Why do people attend college or university?

College and university are known as a higher form of education which allows people to broaden their horizons, culture, knowledge and career prospects. The way I see it, they are a very important part of the education system as going to university is not  just about getting a degree – it is also about building and developing key skills that will help you succeed further down the line in whatever career path you choose to follow.

Firstly, they allow us to refine ourselves in a specific area that we would like to study after high school. Many people go there to learn more about a subject that will prepare them for their future job. Also, if they take a great interest in art, science, etc. they will be able to learn more about it there since the material in high school is less detailed than the one in those institutions.  Furthermore, it becomes easier to find a job if you have a college or university degree.

And, while a degree is not always necessary to get a job, it can act as a passport to more specialist jobs that you otherwise would not be able to pursue. For example, it would be impossible to become a doctor without the appropriate education

Secondly, if you would like to study abroad it could broaden your horizons and mould you into the 

person you have always wanted to be. Since you collide with a new culture you become more tolerant while learning about the country’s history and traditions. In addition, if the people in that country speak a language different than your maternal one, you will be able to learn it and the knowledge of languages will be beneficial to you in many aspects as finding a job and travelling.

Last but not least, people might want to attend college or university to find new friends and for the experience itself. In many American movies the whole experience is being idealized with all the parties and the freedom of being independent. That idealization might bring them to want to see for themselves what it is like, although we all know that it is hardly what we see on television.

 In conclusion, there are many reasons why people want to attend a college or a university whether it being for the knowledge, the experience or because it is easier to find a job with a Master‘s degree or a Ph.D. In my opinion, it is an essential part of one’s education. So, do I need to be going to university or not, in order to take the next step in starting and building a career, should not be even a dilemma. 

Автор: Теодора Георгиева