University Students: Focus on Main Subjects or Explore Other Fields?

Some university students tend to learn about other subjects despite main subjects while others believe that all their time and attention should be spent in studying for a qualification. From my point of view, both opinions have pros and cons.

On one hand, involving university students themselves to other subjects contains many advantages. Firstly, students can get to know some other aspects and cultivate their critical thinking abilities by viewing questions or issues from several aspects at the same time. Besides, such general education based on the willingness of students is likely to help students find their aspirations to knowledge and even illuminate their career path. However, people should be concerned that if university students accept extensive education, their learning results of main subjects are possibly less reliable than that of only learning main subjects.

On the other hand, some students in university choose to study for a qualification. It is true that compared with decades ago, university students are faced with more pressure. For example, many outstanding graduates have to compete for one position even though all of them may have been excellent. If they want to show their high proficiency or strong abilities, a pile of certifications is always a must. As taking exams is the most convenient way, students always devote themselves to studying questions to pass the certification exams. However, the inner hope of students may be killed in pursuing their dreamed lifestyle.

In conclusion, whichever ways university students choose to prepare to start with, they have to bear their personal and social responsibility.