Surely there are a lot of successful people who didn't go. Also I've read reports that a lot of students can't find jobs soon after they graduate.
2007-02-19 20:59:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It can't really be a "status" thing when you realise that the majority of young people from developed countries go to university these-days anyway. Surely it's more of a "wanting your kids to get educated" thing?
2007-02-19 21:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I certainly wouldn't have spent all the thousands of pounds it has cost (and is still costing) to put my kids through university for a status thing!
I did it so they would have better job opportunites and thus better life opportunities and more choices.
My eldest girl is in a graduate-only occupation and makes good money and loves her job.
My son was a teacher for a while, but is now trying to be a successful DJ - and that's fine with me.
My youngest is studying law at the moment and costing me a small fortune.
I would NOT have done all this if I was just worried what people would think! I want the best for my children.
2007-02-20 05:07:15 · answer #2 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Certainly not. While it is true that there are a lot of people who became successful without going to university they are only a fraction of those who go to university and became successful. They might not find job soon after they graduate but they eventually find a job more decent and higher-paid than those who didn't go to university. Wanting my kids to go to university is making them more prepared and competent for the future.
2007-02-20 05:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by ImMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure for many people, prestigious universities ARE a "status thing." But an important thing to remember is that higher education is simply a way to open up MORE opportunities to be "successful".
Of course, there are many people who don't go to college and become successful, and there are many people who DO go to college and are NOT successful. College does not guarantee success. It just gives a person more opportunities to achieve their goals.
2007-02-20 05:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by rastabudd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of reasons why the graduates can't find jobs.
1) With the aim of 50% of school leavers going to uni the job market is flooded with grads.
2) With so many people going to university there may an overall devaluing of a university education.
3) Many students are studying pointless timewasting easy degrees which aren't worth it.
It is my belief that many students in uni who may be mediocre would be far better and far happier training to become plumbers, electricians etc. I also believe you should only study a subjuect at uni if you intend to continue using your degree (I'm an Engineer so am using my degrees).
2007-02-20 05:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by ehc11 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's just about status. Because although there are successful people who didn't go to university, there aren't really many of them. We just know about them (exactly) because they are sensational cases.
YEs, there are people who find it difficult to find a job after graduation because they do not ensure that they leave a good first impression. Though they have the mind to do the job, jobseekers should also polish up on their soft skills.
2007-02-20 05:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by blackboard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, sending a child to college comes with bragging rights in most cases...but the main reason for the decision is to keep their horizons as wide as possible.
Parents can't control the direction that the education may take, or the major(s) that may be chosen, but the hope is that a proper degree will make the difference between "barely employable" and "juggling recruitment offers" for their young adult who wants to enter the social jungle as a hunter instead of as food.
2007-02-20 05:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by PopsGifts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's more a "I want my child to have a prosperous life" thing and yes, there are people which are very successful that never went to college, but that's an exception to the rule. My child WILL go to college because I know better and shall pursue a career where he'll have no problems finding employ when he graduates.
2007-02-20 05:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Pontius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of our most successful business people didn't to uni.
But think of a university as a huge source of information. A motivated student who taps into that, for a great value cost, could develop their knowledge tremendously.
2007-02-20 05:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I left school with jack squat, luckily I am now successful in the career i chose, if I had to do it all again, I would go to university and get the career i really wanted. truthfully, I don't know too many young adults that really do know what they want to do. It would be wonderful to be given the opportunity in early 20's.
2007-02-20 05:05:41 · answer #10 · answered by looby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋