Band 7+: Some people think that students should study only the subjects that are useful for future careers, such as science and technology. Others believe that students should also study subjects like art, music, and history. Do you think students should study only useful subjects for jobs, or should they study a wider range of subjects? Give your opinion.

There is an ongoing debate about whether students should be tough with subjects that are relevant to their future careers or with any subjects that feel intriguing to them. Although both views have their unique advantages, I believe that school authorities should offer students the right to choose whatever interests them because satisfaction and motivation benefit students in the long term.

First and foremost, students can take advantage of all subjects in the school curriculum. Even though some subjects, such as psychology and mathematics, feel challenging and irrelevant to students whose priority is to be a foreign language teacher, they can utilize their background knowledge to foster and understand the needs of their prospective students. For example, learning psychology at school plays a decisive role in observing students’ needs and their difficulties. If students feel exhausted from learning, teachers can help them to regain their energy by supporting what they have learnt in previous years.

However, it is also true that students have an opportunity to study whatever they find intriguing. This is because intrinsic motivation is far better than the other sources to be a master of a particular field. If one finds Math interesting, they should allocate more time to learning this subject, which can help them become a leading person in their own field. Thus, spending time on such irrelevant subjects sometimes does not make sense as it consumes time. For example, during the school year, many private school students in Uzbekistan prioritize the subjects that are relevant to their own field.

Furthermore, I truly believe that the benefits of learning subjects that students find interesting outweigh the benefits of other additional subjects at school. If one is good at a specific subject, they should spend more time on that subject because talent guarantees better productivity, leading to many breakthroughs. Additionally, if students need some other skills for their future job, they can learn them through experience and practice.

In summary, although attending all classes at school benefits students in some cases, I believe that both parents and school authorities should pay attention to the inspiration of students, as it helps them to be a master of their own field.