6 November 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

6 November 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

Q. Some people believe that university students should pay the full tuition fees because a university education benefits only the students themselves and not society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A fair amount of people insist that the costs of education of university graduates should be borne by themselves. According to them, when someone goes to university, it benefits them more than society or the nation. However, I firmly believe that it is beneficial for people and society, and therefore universities should continue to provide scholarships not to everyone, but to worthy candidates.

To commence with, some short-sighted people argue that this trend only bears fruit for students. The reality is that it benefits both society and individuals. For example, suppose a medical school provides a scholarship to a worthy candidate. Upon graduation, he / she will be a highly qualified physician or healthcare professional who can save thousands of lives and serve humanity. It's the same with any other job, like an engineer, teacher, or researcher. Universities must develop the skills of worthy students who are willing to strive for success, thereby fostering talented professionals who can do their jobs to the best of their ability and bring prosperity to the nation.

Moreover, education should never become a business. Many governments around the world have allocated a significant portion of their national budgets to education. If the candidate is hardworking and deserving, he should be able to continue his studies, regardless of his financial situation. This will give people the opportunity to get their dream job, even if their financial situation is weak. On the contrary, if universities charge a fee for every admission, many bright minds from disadvantaged families will be denied opportunities. Moreover, graduate programs offered by universities can only form qualified professionals if the enrolled students are passionate and motivated. If they allocate places simply on a pay-as-you-go basis, both worthy and unworthy students will be on the course, depriving other potential candidates of opportunities.

To conclude, I would like to reiterate that universities must continue to provide free education to worthy candidates. This will create highly capable professionals who can serve other people and improve our quality of life.

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