Educational institutions should dissuade students from pursuing fields of study in which they are unlikely to succeed.
Write a response in which you discuss your views on the policy and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider the possible consequences of implementing the policy and explain how these consequences shape your position.
For many reasons, I believe that this policy should not be implemented at all. First, college is a time for self-discovery and personal freedom. It is a time when students should explore their curiosities and passions without the burden of earning a living. On the other hand, there are fields that students should study, such as nursing, medicine, or law, because failure to pursue these fields can mean the difference between life and death. Therefore, I believe that students should pursue whatever field of study they like, even if it is not likely to lead them to a professional career.
There are many fields in which people can make a decent living, but many areas in which a person cannot. For example, suppose a student is in high school and is interested in becoming a doctor. In that case, he should be encouraged to take biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as several other courses that teach students about the human body and how it works. After all, if a student does not understand these concepts, it is unlikely that he will ever pass the medical boards. Furthermore, the college should encourage the student to take as many science classes as possible. These courses teach students about theories that are often tested, such as calculus, which guides them on applying these concepts to real-world problems. If students do not take these courses, they will fall behind their peers, which could affect their chances of success. However, if the student decides not to study these fields but to major in philosophy, psychology, or English, he will not become a doctor but will likely have a satisfying life.
Some fields are not necessarily lucrative but offer certain benefits that students may not realize. For example, if a person wants to become a writer but believes that he is unlikely to make much money, he should not discourage himself from studying English. This is because taking English classes will expose him to a wide array of writing styles, which will broaden his horizons and help him become a better writer. Moreover, if he becomes successful, he will be able to support himself and his family, which means that he will enjoy a high standard of living that he would have missed out on if he chose to study nursing or medicine.
There is no doubt that some fields of study will, in the long run, not lead to lucrative careers. However, this does not necessarily have to be the case. Many students choose to pursue careers that do not offer high salaries but provide other, equally important, benefits. For example, many people choose to become teachers because they enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in their lives. Similarly, many choose to become doctors because they want to help the sick, and they find pleasure in bringing relief to people in pain and suffering. Therefore, students should be encouraged to choose fields that enable them to pursue their passions, even if they do not lead to high-paying careers.
A one-size-fits-all approach does not work in education. Instead, educational institutions should encourage their students to pursue whatever field of study they like, even if they are unlikely to succeed in that field.