Rewrite: With a degree, you can find a job anywhere in the world. -- OYSTER -- Once you get a degree, the _______.
WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER
The world is (one's) oyster = ...?
You can go/do anything you want, your opportunities are endless
Rewrite: Higher education is becoming increasingly expensive. --ROOF-- The cost of higher education ____________.
IS GOING THROUGH THE ROOF
Rewrite: Graduates leave university owing a considerable amount of money. -- SADDLED -- Graduates leave university _______ debt.
SADDLED WITH A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF
To be worth (someone's) while = ...?
Beneficial, interesting or useful enough to justify the amount of time, effort or money spent. (e.g.: Making notes is worth your while.)
Rewrite: Volunteering or doing internships can help you to differentiate yourself from other candidates. --STAND-- Volunteer experience or internships can help you _______.
STAND OUT FROM OTHER CANDIDATES
saddled with = ...?
Stuck with something unwanted (e.g.: My parents are going away this weekend, so I'm saddled with looking after my little brother)
To value (something) over (something else) = ...?
To think one thing is more important than another. (e.g.: I value my family over my job.)
To go through the roof = ...?
To increase dramatically (e.g.: The price of electricity has gone through the roof.)
Rewrite: The likelihood of finding a good job after graduating is uncertain. -- ODDS -- ________ a good job after you graduate are not certain.
THE ODDS OF FINDING
character building (adj.) = ...?
Challenging in a way that makes someone stronger, more mature or better in character. (e.g.: Volunteer work is a character building experience.)
Rewrite: Many employers believe that work experience is more valuable than a degree. -- VALUE -- Many employers _____ .
VALUE WORK EXPERIENCE OVER A DEGREE
The odds of = ...?
The chances/probability of (e.g. The odds of me throwing 2 sixes are only 1 in 36)