I've had education in other countries as well, but it might be that I've learned what to focus on in studying from the Finnish system. However, the situation is the same in Finland that people use many years to get to their choice of university. The average is 3 years before you get there. I heard that in Spain pretty much everyone gets to try university, but many loose their place when they don't perform. In Finland you just need to try entrance exams until you get in. I did not get in on my first try for example. That system is ridiculous, but I don't really know how it could be made better.

And I agree, some professions will just be filled with computers, because an AI can do excel faster. etc.