Zhang Xuefeng was controversial in the first half of 2023 because of his evaluation of the journalism major, saying that the journalism major was not good. This time, he was on the hot search again because of his views on liberal arts majors. He pointed out that liberal arts are all service industries, and used a metaphor to label liberal arts majors with the word "licking". This remark has caused widespread discussion and controversy among netizens.
Zhang Xuefeng had a clear understanding of his career choice during his college years, he enjoyed being a host and participating in speech contests, and showed excellent eloquence and presentation skills. Although he did not excel in his studies in drainage, his eloquence became his strength, and after graduation he entered the education and training industry, mainly responsible for selling courses. His explanation** became popular on the Internet, and he was called the "cross talk master" among the graduate school teachers by netizens. Now he has opened his own company and is receiving a warm welcome across the country.
Zhang Xuefeng, with his unique "scolding street" teaching and shabu school style, has been involved in regional controversies many times. He first targeted his hometown, Qiqihar University, claiming that the school was not well-known and that no major companies would come to recruit its students. Such remarks caused heated discussions among netizens, and although Qiqihar University was angry about it, it also took advantage of it to increase its popularity.
Then, Zhang Xuefeng pointed the finger at Harbin University of Science and Technology, claiming that this school was not as good as Harbin Institute of Technology, and his rhetoric was fierce. However, his remarks soon reached the ears of Harbin Institute of Technology, causing dissatisfaction and disgust among the teachers and students of Harbin Institute of Technology. Subsequently, Zhang Xuefeng received a lawyer's letter from Harbin Institute of Technology, and quickly apologized to resolve the dispute.
Again, Zhang Xuefeng set his sights on Southwest University, pointing out that the school's veterinary major was not worth applying. Such an evaluation has caused dissatisfaction and disgust among Southwestern University and veterinary professionals. He apologized publicly again, but on the Internet, these controversial topics continued to ferment.
Zhang Xuefeng's views have aroused the thinking of liberal arts students and the general public. He believes that liberal arts majors belong to the service industry, and to some extent there is some truth to this. He pointed out that many liberal arts students face difficulties in the job market, and except for a very small number of outstanding liberal arts students, most may face poor academic performance or are not good at science subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry. Therefore, applying for liberal arts is often a last resort.
However, from another perspective, not only liberal arts, but also science can be seen as a service industry. Whether it is to serve the public or to serve the boss, whether it is for one's own personal development or to contribute to society, it can be considered as a different form of service industry. Therefore, career choices should be based on personal interests and potential, not just majors.
As a liberal arts student, I agree with Zhang Xuefeng that liberal arts students do have certain troubles and challenges in the job market. In addition to excellent academic Xi and excellent presentation skills, liberal arts students also need to have other skills, such as critical thinking, teamwork, and interpersonal communication, to stand out in the competitive job market.
However, I think Zhang Xuefeng's use of words when evaluating the liberal arts major is somewhat inappropriate. It is somewhat misleading and insulting to describe liberal arts majors simply as "licking", which is not conducive to the fair evaluation and promotion of liberal arts majors. Students should be encouraged to choose a major based on their interests and potential, and recognize that no matter which major they choose, it will take hard work and accumulation to succeed.
4. Summary: As a practitioner in the education and training industry, Zhang Xuefeng's remarks have aroused widespread controversy and attention. He is good at using his unique speech style and fierce rhetoric to attract the audience, but he also touches on some sensitive topics from time to time, and has sparked discussions and controversies among netizens.
While his rhetoric is sometimes too radical and irresponsible, there are also some points worth considering. When choosing a major, we should evaluate our interests and potential more objectively and rationally, and avoid blindly following the trend to avoid encountering troubles and challenges in the future. In addition, when evaluating a profession, we should also respect the characteristics and contributions of each profession and be fair and objective.
Finally, for Zhang Xuefeng, he can reflect on and improve his speech style, and pay more attention to the responsibility of speech, so as to reduce unnecessary controversies and disputes, and make his voice better delivered to the audience.