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IELTS Writing - What is the main function of university education?

"University education? I'm sure it's to prepare you for a lifetime of student loan debt!" How would you answer this essay question about the function of a university? Cambridge IELTS Book 7 Writing Task 2 IELTS Writing Task 2 Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words. University Education IELTS Essay Should universities provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace? Universities are generally considered to be places of higher learning, whether students pursue u