How are the students a University meant to be more clever than college students.?

Answer 1

University -- it has its broad and wide definition compares to the college. In university, we've college -- but in college, we don't have university!

University equalises the meaning of universal while college... well, high school perhaps...

Answer 2

University students (and college students for that matter) would be expected to be able to construct a sentence - it's amazing the difference a 't' makes.

As one progresses through the levels of higher education, there is a rule of thumb which suggests that higher up the more intelligent you must be - so only the smartest people can become a Professor. But what this doesn't reflect is that the smartest college student (who is clever enough to be a Professor) could leave college and become successful by using their intelligence for something other than academia.

But not everyone at University is clever!

Answer 3

I'm not sure if you want to know how the selection process happens, or why University students need to be more clever.

As for how it might happen, the absolute top students would be more likely to earn scholarships, which would allow them to go to University even if they couldn't normally afford it. The students with the best grades (and in the US, SAT scores) would be selected for University before those students that have lower averages. I know there are other factors like volunteer work, athletic pursuits, etc, but you get the idea.

Now for the "why". Community colleges don't offer higher level degrees (Master's, PhD). At least here in Canada, many Community Colleges are affiliated with Universities that allow you to get Bachelor's degrees at their College, but for a student to get a higher level degree, they'd have to go to University.

Answer 4

How are you to gauge somebody's intelligence levels just by knowing whether they are at college or university?

For instance, there are different types of college with a vast range of learners studying there. Consider that you could be at 6th Form College, a Further Education College or a college which is affiliated to a University and thus offers degree courses. Also you could be 16 or 17 - having just left school to go to college, or you could be studying after completing your A levels, or you could be an adult learner who has years of work experience but wants to learn something new or enhance existing skills with a qualification.

Thus, you'll never know :)

Answer 5

I think it is more of your on your own at University. By that i mean college is very much a strict timetable and continual assessment where as university is more of study and prepare in your own time.

You also have both coursework and closed book exams as well as final dissertations which looks at research methods and the 'thologys'.

University is also tough as you normally need a part time job to assist you in funding (and partying) so less time for study.

Answer 6

They are not "more clever" - They have progressed further along the Education process, but that doesn't make them more intelligent. In fact, some University Students I have met surprise me when they tie their own laces.

Answer 7

Everyone passes at uni.

You don't even need to turn up.

Our education system is a joke.

Answer 8

the only thing I learned in University is how to use a knife and fork.
everything else was rubbish.

Answer 9

because they have already done college