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As the economic (instrumental) argument for attending university has been degraded over the last decade or more, supporters of graduate education have emphasised (especially to applicants) the humanistic benefits of studying at degree level.... which leaves us with this Q.:
are the potential humanistic benefits of university (self-development, cultural awakening etc.) available to all students, or just those already well on that path through family & peer/network support?
#universities #class
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