Is It Important To Argue Of Passion Or Emission?

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As stated previously, passion does not necessarily appear as a bad decision, but it should not be advised to students that want more suitable outlooks on jobs. Stuart Rabinowitz, the President of Hofstra University believes that taking the time to decide on a meaningful major deems more appropriate than passion. Rabinowitz states that “We want them not only to get jobs after they graduate, but to have rewarding careers and fulfilling lives…what we want—is something of lasting worth” (Aims of Argument, 401). Rabinowitz statement is more than agreeable for the millennials’ in today’s society. Deciding on a career path that is not only beneficial in the present day, but also holds up financially is most important. The fact of the matter is that

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