LISTENING: EDUCATION

CALLER 1: THE COST OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION NOWADAYS IS GREATER THAN ITS VALUE.

Although Debbie had a great time and learned all sorts of life lessons, she doesn’t think that university really benefitted her, career-wise that is.

CALLER 2: UNIVERSITY GIVES YOU EXCELLENT STUDY SKILLS WHICH WILL HELP YOU IN YOUR CAREER.

Josie states university is not just about the lectures and the seminars and the study skills, but it’s also about meeting like-minded people, such as students, but also people who are real authorities on the subject.

CALLER 3: UNIVERSITY PROVIDES LITTLE IN THE WAY OF PRACTICAL SKILLS AND FINANCIAL SECURITY.

By his experience, Paul states nothing prepares you more than just getting a job and doing it.

CALLER 4: A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IMPROVES YOUR CAREER CHANCES AND BROADENS YOUR HORIZONS.  

Amanda thinks university opens up the world to you, because you become more worldly, and you meet people from all sorts of backgrounds that make you a more fully-rounded person. 

CALLER 5: UNIVERSITY EDUCATION HAS GIVEN US POLITICIANS AND INVENTORS WHO HAVE MADE THIS COUNTRY GREAT.  

Ralph states university has a long and rich academic culture that has brought us a wealth of great minds, such as politicians and teachers, who use what they learned to the benefit of others.