Is higher education important nowadays?
@MashaVickina (2184)
Russian Federation
February 22, 2018 4:58am CST
Hello, everyone!
I know that in 1950s-1980s higher education was something prestigious, which opened such extra opportunities as a good job and a way to make a successful career.
Personally, I finished college and then received a higher education and graduated from a university some years ago.
For the last years, I have noticed that those who do not have a higher education build great careers and become extremely successful. With the development of the Internet, a presence of your diploma does not seem to be obligatory for achieving something great.
I would like to know points of view of different people. Please, share your experience and ideas.
Do you think that higher education is still important like before? Have you finished a university? Would you like your children to receive a higher education? If you did not receive a higher education, have you ever regret it? Can higher education be replaced with other courses nowadays?
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
22 Feb 18
Education is not necessary if you have skill and good communication. For example a gold smith's son doesn't need any education ,by experience itself he can learn from his father.
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
22 Feb 18
@MashaVickina But sad things was I don't even get internship .No companies allowing paid internship in my locality
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
22 Feb 18
@Lignitecityabishek96 oh you even pay for school, I know. It is so sad... I studied at school, colege and university for free
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@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
22 Feb 18
It is good to get education but not necessary. Each individual has their own special skills and talents. In my country, I would prefer if the education system changed to nurture those individual talents. At present, it is more focused on academic. I wish children to develop and understand individuality!!!!
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@Orson_Kart (6118)
• United Kingdom
22 Feb 18
Academia. Is that somewhere in Europe? I'm sure I've seen it on a map.
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
22 Feb 18
@Orson_Kart Academia is an establishment like schools, colleges, universities
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
23 Feb 18
I went to university in 1969-70. I finished one year and realized it wasn't for me. I never regretted quitting.
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
24 Feb 18
Good that you were resolute to quit... did not waste time
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@Orson_Kart (6118)
• United Kingdom
22 Feb 18
Masha - what a great name.
Is it an alternative to Maria, as I have heard Maria Sharapova called that on occasions?
Is it an alternative to Maria, as I have heard Maria Sharapova called that on occasions?1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6118)
• United Kingdom
22 Feb 18
@MashaVickina I'm rarely wrong. 
Welcome to myLot. Great to see someone from The Russian Federation on here. I hope you are enjoying your time here.
Welcome to myLot. Great to see someone from The Russian Federation on here. I hope you are enjoying your time here.1 person likes this
@Raj7779 (3657)
• Canada
22 Feb 18
Its depends on you in which you want to be successful in life if its related to study then I am sure that higher education is required but if you want to be singer,dancer and something like that then its not necessary to have higher education diploma is enough But its my opinion.everyone has different different opinions and you are right that diploma is not really a big achievement now a days.
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
22 Feb 18
I absolutely agree, thanks for your point of view. I am glad if you liked it
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@dgobucks226 (34392)
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27 Feb 18
It depends on your career path. As long as you received a good educational foundation in high school college is not needed for many skill professions.
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
27 Feb 18
Thanks for sharing your opinion
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@ptrikha_2 (45543)
• India
1 Mar 18
Well in India, higher education still does matter. Yes many people are succeeding in new career avenues which do not depend on just degrees and diplomas.
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
22 Feb 18
I loved my university years though vocationally my literature and philosophy degree hasn't helped me much
