Should we colonize Mars or fix Earth first?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Should we colonize Mars or fix Earth first?". Your opponent's style: Richard Feynman

are internships more valuable than academic grades today? its a parliamentry debate and i am going against the motion

You're arguing *for* grades over internships. Here's your opening strike. The motion confuses relevance with value. Yes, internships matter, but they're only valuable if you actually *get* them. Strong grades are the gatekeepers. Top firms screen by GPA first, internships second. You can't intern your way into Goldman Sachs without the academic foundation that proves you can execute complex work. Internships teach context; grades teach capability. A recruiter sees a 3.9 GPA and knows you can deliver. An internship? Could mean coffee runs. The real argument: internships amplify existing academic credibility, not replace it. Motion backwards.