Do you think it's better to choose a course of study that provides specific professional training or one that offers broader general knowledge?

I think specific professional training is better because it prepares students for a clear career path with specific skills that are in high demand. For example, engineering or teaching degrees often lead to stable jobs with good pay. Moreover, courses like these usually require specialized equipment and instruction that is hard to find outside of an educational setting. On the other hand, while a broader course of study like philosophy or history can provide a solid foundation for critical thinking and general knowledge, students can often acquire this knowledge through self-study with the abundance of resources available online and in libraries.