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Native English speakers only, how would you say this sentence?

Two questions. 

Q1. Is the sentence beblow idiomatic? Q2. If not, how would you say it?

The only purpose for which I want to go to university is to get a good job in the future.

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago
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    It is not incorrect (nor is it an idiom) but it is a bit wordy. How I would say it:

    The only reason I want to go to university is to get a good job in the future.

    It is also a bit sad, if that is the case, because the experience itself is beneficial. So, how I would say it.

    The main reason I want to go to university is to get a good job in the future.

    You could improve the last bit - The main reason I want to go to university is to start a good career.

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    The sentence is good.  

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