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That is basically what the article said. In addition skills that would help to get those jobs independently are also taught within the family.

Students from a poor background (like me back in the day) may still be better of studying because they haven't been taught the networking skills to profit from socialising more. Conversely maybe they should try.

I am just lucky that at least university is heavily subsidised in Australia. Coming from a poor background puts you one step behind but at least I am one step behind, not ten steps behind.