Do i need to study for a post-graduate degree?
By zba3561239
@zba3561239 (23)
China
November 14, 2009 11:37pm CST
Nowadays, job competetion become more and more fierce in China. In order to gain some advantage over others, most students would like to pursue a post-graduate degree. Because, those equipped with a post-graduate degree always enjoy more preferential treatment, like higher salaries, more opportunities for training and promotion. I would like to join them to study for a higher degre.
However, my major is English interpretation, and i am not the top student of my school and i even fail in some courses. So it hard for me to pursue the post-graduate degree. And i must give up lots of thing and lock myself in the room studying all day long. Besides, i am adult, it is shamefull to ask for money from my family. What i concern is to find a good jod after graduate, and lessen my parents' burden.
Now i face a dilemma, without a post-graduate degree, it is hard to find a good job. I can't to working in the real world now. So what sould i do ? Cool down, and study, or search for a job now.
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
15 Nov 09
Hello Zba :) If at all possible, the more education you get in the best fields today, the better.
My daughter has an associates degree, is now working on her BA, so she's done it step by step. As she has, she's also worked, so it is possible to do both. Oh, and she is married and has three children.
You can also look into grants and scholarships to help with expenses if you feel the family paying would be a burden.
If you feel you've chosen the wrong major, you can change it perhaps. If you need a semester off to decide, then you can work while you make your decision.
Just food for thought, as the ultimate decision it yours. I wish you luck with that.@zba3561239 (23)
• China
16 Nov 09
Thanks for you response, and i did agreed with what you said. But the education system in China is very different from American. It's very difficult for us to apply for grants and scholarships, and even harder to change our major. So they are so many students just like me doing something they don't like everyday. This is an open-secret in China, University education is useless and just a kind to business, which earning from parents and the society. The only thing i can do is to change myself and try to love what we are doing. And i think i am a successful model, English become my evrery day life, and i very enjoy to chat to my friend around the world through skype, facebook and others. Besides, i enjoy English movies and songs. Thanks for you advices, i would take you mentions into consideration. I really happy to make friends with you.
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
16 Nov 09
You're right, then. Things are different here in America. As I said, the ultimate decision is up to you and you alone :))
Karen
