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502 new students dropped out: Why are Shandong universities in a crisis of confidence?
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In the hearts of many parents and students, the university was once a symbol of dreams, with the changes in society, many challenges began to be revealed, in the opening season of the national colleges and universities, two higher vocational colleges in Shandong broke out the news that 502 freshmen chose not to register, which shocked many educators and parents, this phenomenon not only reflects the crisis of trust between students and education, but also triggers a deep reflection on higher education: why in the increasingly fierce competition in the college entrance examination, there are still so many students who choose to give up their college dreams?
Behind the registration of new students
Every September, on behalf of the hope and longing for the beginning of the school season as scheduled, in this moment full of expectations, the absence of 502 new students is like a hammer, shaking the entire education circle, according to the statistics of Shandong Vocational College of Chemical Industry and Qingdao Vocational College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, the former has 195, the latter has 307 new students did not report on time, such a number is extremely rare in the country, especially in Shandong Province, known as the "college entrance examination province", many people feel incredible
From the point of view of time, the occurrence of this event is not accidental, in recent years, with the popularization of higher education, the enrollment status of colleges and universities is constantly changing, the college entrance examination admission score line in Shandong Province is decreasing year by year, so that many low-level students can also smoothly enter junior colleges, accompanied by students' cautious attitude towards school and major choice, many students no longer blindly pursue universities, but begin to pay attention to the actual value of education, in this context, the absence of 502 new students, obviously not just a personal choice, It is a rebellion against the higher education system
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The reason behind the "release of pigeons" by 502 new students
Why is there such a large-scale phenomenon of abandonment of new students? From the announcements issued by Shandong Vocational College of Chemical Industry and Qingdao Vocational College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, we can know that the number of students who have not registered has not been specifically analyzed for reasons, but through the summary of student feedback in previous years, it can be seen that there are two main aspects
Some students said that they were not admitted to their favorite majors, for many candidates, choosing a university is not only to get a degree, but also to learn the knowledge they desire, if the major they study after entering the university is far from their expectations, they may feel confused about the future, and even question the meaning of studying in college, as a parent in Shandong said: "If you still can't learn a major in college, then instead of wasting time, it is better to go back to high school to repeat or work directly"
Some students began to think that the cost performance of studying junior colleges is not high, especially in private colleges, tuition fees are generally more than 10,000 yuan, many students and parents have doubts about the quality of their education and future employment, according to the statistics of the Ministry of Education of China, in recent years, the employment rate of private colleges and universities is generally lower than that of public institutions, which makes parents more cautious in choosing the path of higher education, in the face of this situation, many students and parents have made a comprehensive thought before choosing to register, and finally choose to give up
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Psychological game between parents and students
For the choice of students, parents' attitudes are also changing, the traditional concept, college is an important stage of life, access to higher education is the only way to success, with the uneven quality of education, the social recognition of college diplomas is also decreasing, research shows that in recent years, the social recognition of college diplomas has continued to decline, many employers pay more attention to the candidate's ability and experience when recruiting, rather than their academic background
In this context, many parents have begun to think about whether their children really need to enter college, whether their future is really closely related to college, the complexity of this psychological game, so that students face more pressure when choosing whether to register, parents' expectations, social biases and students' own goals are intertwined, forming a complex decision-making process
The Future of Education and Choices
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On the whole, the abandonment of 502 new students is a warning, reminding colleges and universities to take the quality of education and student choices seriously, and now, if colleges and universities are still stuck in the past enrollment mode, waiting for students to come to the door, they will face more and more pressure on students, as the competition in higher education intensifies, students' choices become more rational, and they hope to obtain no longer just a degree, but a real educational experience and career prospects
Only when education can truly meet the needs of students can the trust between students and universities be rebuilt, and society should have a more rational understanding of university education, which should not be seen as the only way to succeed, but as part of a diverse range of educational options
In summarizing this phenomenon, we can't help but think: how can the future of higher education truly adapt to the needs of the times? This is not only a question that education practitioners need to think about, but also a challenge that every student and parent should face together, and we hope that the future of higher education can provide a truly worthwhile path and choice for everyone who pursues knowledge and ability
This article only represents a personal view and does not constitute any investment advice.