【答案解析】Career or Degree? Every Graduate's Decision
After staying on campus for many years，some students become bored and
can't wait to get a job．They are eager to lead a life that is less stressful
intellectually and less pressing economically．In their eyes，a job can provide
them with opportunities to solve problems that will demand a combination of both
academic and practical knowledge．
However，some students plan to
continue their education in pursuing further degree．As far as academic
preparation is concerned，the knowledge and skills acquired at an undergraduate
level are far from adequate in the job market．It is a fact that an
ever-increasing number of graduates are returning to school，motivated by the
need to update their knowledge and enhance their skills．The news that graduates
with higher degrees are better off is a direct result of the shrinking job
market．
All this indicates that a bachelor's degree can hardly
qualify students for a competitive position．If I were able to choose for
myself．I would prefer to stay and pursue an M.A. degree．I know my choice would
mean a commitment of time and money．Opportunities，however，always take the form
of hardships and risks．The days might be rigorous and painstaking，but they would
certainly be fulfilling and rewarding，and would surely lead to a prosperous
future．