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IELTS Essay: Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they sho...

Prompt

Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#student wellbeing#work-life balance#university time management#holistic development

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 agrees students need balance while Band 9 explains specific mechanisms (stress resilience, employer-valued skills) through which activities enhance overall student outcomes.

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Key concepts in this essay

Mental health and burnout prevention
Soft skills development (leadership, teamwork)
Network building beyond academics
Time management and productivity

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Conflating broader activities with lowered academic standards
Not specifying what activities (sports, arts, volunteering) add value
Ignoring trade-offs between breadth and academic depth

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