In many countries nowadays, young single people no longer stay with their parents until they are married, but leave to study or work somewhere else. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?
The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The role of parents and family in the future success of a person is more important than knowledge and skills learnt at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Life is all about balance. How do you balance the responsibilities in your life? Work, school, family, and friends. What advice do you have to help busy people achieve this balance? Give examples to support your answer.
All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement. Do you think the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.