Comments on: University and College Education TODAY

By: Schlaumeier

Schlaumeier — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:33:50 +0000

I’m getting bachelor’s degree in Russia in the field of Management, directly – Logistic and Supply Chain Management.

I assume that graduating from University became a mainstream particularly in Russian society. Old schoolers(high school pupils) don’t see themselves having a hard job on the plants or running another menial work and doing own business whatsoever..
Today I’m on the cusp of 5th semester, I’ll definitely complete my education, however I can hardly imagine myself running somebody’s errands.

By: Alaa

Alaa — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:35:53 +0000

You are very true in all what you said..
but my view it is how important to go to school that make you learn lots of studies that make your mind open and think in good ways.

By: Maciej

Maciej — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:05:33 +0000

The point is that more and more people think that mentioned piece of paper is all they need to get well-paid job. They totally forget that there should be some knowledge and skills behind this paper, that they often do not care to obtain while studying – the ultimate goal is degree. In my country (Poland) lots of student graduate and then end-up working as a checkers for instance. Fortunately they did not end up having debts, nevertheless their lose their time, time is money so they lost their money too. Sometimes it is better to give up studying non-practical major in favor of getting some practical experience in less “noble” jobs.

By: Elena

Elena — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:22:43 +0000

Hi Andy! I think better to have education for free or rather dont have education. Because debts are terrible thing. It gaves you slave feeling. I am 29 years old and I have got the best education in Russia. I want only the best things in live so after school I desided go to the Federal University. They have some free vocansions for student which have very difficult. I was smurt in school and had only the best points so I desided try it. I was there 6 yers studing low. I am a lowyer. I was working after University but I cant say that it is good money. So if I needed pay credits it is not worth it. Now my life is changed. I live in different country and I work as an artist. I like it more(https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistelenasosina/641809532505065?ref=hl).
So what does your degree means if you suddenly deside that you are not what you thought when you finished school. You are somebody different. But anywhere my low skills helps me a lot in my life. And I think that education it is a positive thing. Just dont be silly, dont take money from bank if you are not sure that you will easilly pay them espessially so much money, dont fuck up your life like this. Rather go work first as a simle worker, earn some money and then deside if you still need education or rather open your owen bisness.

By: user 123

user 123 — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:20:24 +0000

I am from IRAN , which is located in middle -east , a big country with over 70 million population, i have majored in commuter . In the past , about 30 years before , advance adjudication was totally free in Iran ,in each level BS,MS,PHD . now it is a different story , there are a lots of different type of university in IRAN which offer a educational system under a observation of a special ministry and . the ones we called state university are free of charge however are mostly difficult to accept in entrance exam. the graduated will have more chance to get good job or governmental jobs . the other ones are soooooooo expensive for average people. the level of education is not as well as first ones . these days because of economic issues here the state university tend to get some part of education from students.
anyway thank you.

By: Mahsa

Mahsa — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:50:23 +0000

I’m from Iran and i graduated in MSc economics.
Actually i use free university and now i don’t have any loan(thank God!!!)and i have a part time job too!
But i’m agree with you that we can’t find a good job, just by a university degree.you should prove that you are enough qualified for doing that job or may having experience and new idea,and so and so…

I hope i can apply for a good American or Canadaian university too.
anyway thank youuuuu

By: Yuri

Yuri — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:14:19 +0000

It was very interesting to read this blog and all comments. Of course, education itself doesn’t give a well paid job, but I think it very important for being well rounded person and for self estimation. To tell of the expensis of education, I think, that it’s unfair,that if someone has money – has possibility to study, no money – no study. This restricts development of The World because a lot of clever guys who could be useful being educated, have no money to pay for study. On the other hand a lot of loungers,who have rich parents, but have no talent nor desire to study, take places in colleges and universities,which could be given to talented, hard-working, but poor guys.

By: Juan

Juan — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:54:00 +0000

My name is Juan, 33 years old. I majored in Electrical Engineering from a prestigiuos University in my country.

I considered that education play an important role to go aheah in life. The Education makes the difference between those who may get more opportunities in life and those ones who not. The point is that there are other important skills that are necessary to learn in this competitive world to succeed that, most of the times,the university or the college do not teach you. For instance, learning a foreing language, getting along with the people, knowing how to handle the conflicts, how to become a leader or an entrepuenur, etc.
On the other hand, the cost of the education goes up every year. As a result, less people are able to access to the college or what is even worse, once in college, others can not afford the tuition and end up dropping out. The education is a right and should be free for everybody.
And, let me be honest in this point. After I left the college, it was really hard for me try to find a goo-paying job. I started out with just $300 a month and that was not enough to cover my basic expenses. Even thoug I had a good degree from a prestigious University , it doesn’t really help me to land a “good job”. This is because the experience is an important factor that most of companies consider when they look for new employees, as well.

By: ceylan

ceylan — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:00:57 +0000

Thank you for the article, I don’t totally agree with you, Andy
You may right at some points that the cost of having a good education is ridiculously expensive and most students thinks of that when they get a diploma, they will have well-paid job and good career.
But in my opinion everybody should go to university to attain perspectives of life and it should be free, of course!
In my country, Turkey, we have two kinds of university such as state and private, the price of education in a state university is not really expensive but after graduation from a state university you may have a well-paid job actually it depends on your ability, comprehension and background! To get into university firstly you need take the general exam and according to your exam result you get into it.But if your result is not really good you can get into a private university that costs far much more than a state uni’s. As a result unfortunately we are the age when money talks!.. Sorry for mistakes…

By: rashmeet

rashmeet — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:10:14 +0000

hi everyone ,
my name is rashmeet and i am from INDIA…
this is my first reply…. i really love to read the Andy’s blog.. the way he writes ,it is very impressive…i often read the blogs…
i think being a graduate is very important, because where ever you go for a job, they ask for degree. if you are undergraduate , nobody is going to entertain you. Though getting a graduate degree is becoming expensive….. In our country there are many colleges and universities , but all are very expensive. if a student takes addmission and he does not get the job,,,its really terrible… personaly i feel that everyone should try to get technical education……where you have lots of opportunities to earn…