Why University? 为什么要上大学？

I've been thinking of this problem ever since I had some talks with my dear roommate about it. "we are gonna take over the world!" she says, or is she kidding? :P Though I don't think anyone or any country can truly take over the world,because we are all creating the world together, it cannot be taken over by any small amount of people, but it is still so impressive，the positive power of the words.

Does everyone more or less have some thoughts of "changing the world"?  It could be a small world around you or the whole world. When you were a kid, didn't you wish that there was only cartoons on TV? When you grew up, did you ever think of a girl/boy all day and night? And now that you are a college student, maybe you are also thinking "why I should go to college/university?"

Is it really necessary to go to university? I mean, maybe you can also change the world without a university degree. It has been proved by an uncountable number of people around us.

So far, you may think that I don't like university or I am not a 'good' student but just dreaming of changing the world. It is not like that at all, I don't like or dislike university, I'm a 'good' student from the most common point of view, and I don't want to change the world but do what is interesting to me.










There are actually many factors which make it worthwhile for us to go to university, some of which are suggested by Eva:D.

1. To meet awesome people. If you are lucky, you may have a roommate like Eva with whom you can talk about everything, from the stupid smart phones to religion. The point is you perceive your life is changing towards a better direction.

2. To learn that the world is overwhelmingly unlimited. This becomes more significant when you do your college in another country from your origin. You will understand that how stupid and silly it is if people don't show tolerance and respect to others.

3. To build your professional network. Those people you finish your secondary education with could work in any area in their future career, however you will most likely meet people within your professional 'circle' at the university.


4. To learn how to learn. Unfortunately I haven't figured out any good methods to learn, but I do understand that it is important to learn.









These are the main reasons why being a college student looks attractive. Nonetheless, I'm questioning, CAN'T we achieve the same outcomes as above without going to university?

Would you maintain studying as a life long career after your college life (do you think to keep learning is important)? If the answer is yes, why not go directly where you want to go and meet the people you would like to talk with?

If it were no longer mandatory to have a master/bachelor's degree as a ticket to open the door of your desired career, would you still think of university education?

Think about that:)