Higher education? Is it worth it?

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

I have never been a student in the literal sense of the word. I was a student in the usual sense of the word - common to many, with rare exceptions. I do not want to offend anyone, but judging by my own experience of studying at the Agricultural Academy, a rare student was really a student, i.e. attended all classes, completed homework and conscientiously prepared for all exams, even without admitting thoughts -"

The editors instructed me to figure out whether it is worth enrolling in a university at all, if it is, then to which department and whether it is worth "going out of your way" to be a student in the literal sense of the word. To begin with, I decided to figure out by what principle people choose a university, having interviewed a dozen acquaintances for this. So, it turned out the following:

A) The dream of becoming "someone" from childhood is so strong that after graduation, you enter a university of the very same profile. Of course, such a strong desire commands respect, and it’s good if all the work “didn’t go to waste” and you did it. But the saga has just begun, and there are five whole years of study ahead and the possibility of disappointment is still great!

Output: Do not go ahead without listening to the advice of at least parents, people who are wise by experience, and looking at your future profession through the prism of your future existence, i.e. will you find a job in your dream profession, how much will you earn, etc. etc.

B) Did you accidentally or not get into a specialized class at a particular university, i.e. if you successfully pass the final exams, you are automatically enrolled and become a student without any "stress".

Output: If you are indifferent to who you will become, i.e. no matter what to finish, the special class is the "warmest" place for you. But even here it is worth thinking: a person who does not know which side of his heart is located is unlikely to become a good doctor, and indeed it is unlikely to become one!

V) The parents chose the university, and you do not resist, either because you do not care, or because you understand that you will not be able to get anywhere except this educational institution.

Output: Do not resist - your parents will not wish you bad, in the end - there are five years ahead to think and, if anything, transfer somewhere else.

G) You have a gold medal in your hands. Any university will welcome you with open arms.

Output: This is, of course, great! But there are also some "BUTs" here. There are also many like you, and there is also a chance to "fly through". Listen to your heart, inner voice, or else God knows what and concentrate, all the same, on one thing - exactly what you need, of course, this does not exclude attempts to enter several educational institutions at once.

D) You are following in the footsteps of your parents. For example: your dad is a diplomat and you are directing your steps towards MGIMO - great!

Output: It's all about your parents. Think carefully about how the same dad will react to the fact that you will not be able to repeat his stunning career, and the President of the United States will never shake your hands. However, in extreme cases, there is a second higher education, for example - the Higher School of Consular Workers, where you can enter after any higher education (if you wish, you can "kill two birds with one stone")

After you have decided where to enter, you need to decide on the form of study - full-time or part-time …

During a survey of former and current students, I observed some negative attitude towards correspondence education, they say there is nothing to learn, but only lose 6 years. Now is the time to tell your story. Of course, I had dreams and plans of who to become, but they changed with such a speed (I think that many will understand me) that I did not have time to take root in my aspiration.

One summer, at the end of the holidays, my mother said: "Tomorrow you will go to the exam in a special class." I resisted … internally and went, "how cute." After graduating, I entered the Agricultural Academy, but after two years of study, I realized with horror that I hated this place with every fiber of my soul, and transferred to the correspondence department. Now I understand, if then I had not had the courage to do it, then today I would not be who I am today!

Those. I want to say that I would not start to "beat the thumbs up" and my mother would not find me a job that has become my life's work. Here, of course, options are possible, but the conclusion is one: if study interferes with your beloved, and most importantly promising work, do not quit your studies, but transfer to the correspondence department. And there you can learn "something" and graduate with honors!

Another question that I asked the audience - “Do you need to study well? Or is it not important, because the marks in the diploma do not“draw.”Almost everyone came to the same conclusion: those who studied at four and five, and those who did not “sweat” about this, decided that it is better to study well than badly or “in no way.” Almost every former student at least once, but regretted that he studied poorly, or not as well as he could. Remember this, when you want to free it again.

And my last question, "Is it worth going to a university at all?" caused an amazing unanimity among everyone: it is worth entering a university! Say what you like, but people with a diploma in their pockets are much easier than without it! For example, your boyfriend's parents will like you more if they know that you are a STUDENT, especially if your friend is also studying at the institute, i.e. "you are a match for him"! When applying for a job, you will arouse more respect and interest if you have a diploma than without it. You can continue indefinitely.

OUTPUT: It was not for nothing that I received a higher education, it was not for nothing that I shared my experience, it was not for nothing that I sat at the "computer" for two hours, trying to "splash out" all of the above on paper in literary language, but not in "student" language!

Rachel Hunter