University Education-Things I've never thought before

I read this article in Commonwealth Magazine, it point out many important issues and problems that I have never noticed before in Taiwan’s educational system. Before I read this article, I only know that the quality of today’s students is not as good as those before. However, looking deeper, it is not all students’ fault, including the Ministry of Education and the central government’s Educational Reform Council, should shoulder the responsibilities.

This is a heavy problem that cannot be solved at a small period of time. Therefore, we students should demand ourselves to advance our professional knowledge to compete in globalization society. According to the survey, it states three significant qualities, independent thinking, a positive character, and the problem-solving ability are included. These three ideas stirred me loads of reflections.

In the past, I hardly thought about this. But now, I know even if diplomas are sill the guidance of employers’ first priority, owning these three abilities are equally essential. Thinking independently is difficult for Asia’s students for we are lack of this kind of training since we entered school. Consequently, cultivating this ability while in university is necessary.

I learnt a lot from this survey and it also inspired me about my personal evaluation. After reading this survey, I think I should learn as much knowledge as I can to fit the fast changing world instead of complaining about our education system. Taking practical action is better than blame each other all day long. As to diplomas matter, there is no denying that our society consider possessing a university degree is extraordinary valuable. I remember when I was senior high student, our principal, my teacher, and my classmates all told me that getting into a good college means getting a better job. As a result, there is no surprising that forty-three percent of parents directly stated that their children ought to attend university. This is the social custom that students in Taiwan cannot avoid. Thus, all we can do to survive is keeping acquiring knowledge that benefits us.