Nowadays, with the development of the popularization of higher education, the number of college students is increasing, which makes the gold content of college students gradually decline. This phenomenon is mainly due to the expansion of enrollment in various universities. This paper will discuss the impact of the increase in the number of college students on the depreciation of graduate students, and take a real case as an example to illustrate the challenges and confusions faced by college students in graduate school, and further trigger the thinking of graduate education.
With the passage of time, the number of college students applying for graduate school has shown a continuous upward trend. The direct consequence of this large-scale craze for graduate students is the sharp increase in the number of graduate students, which makes the scarcity of graduate students gradually weaken. It is conceivable that as the number of graduate students increases, the gold content of graduate degrees will decrease. A master's student posted on the Internet to complain about his confusion and disappointment during his graduate studies, and bluntly said that he felt "convinced", but after three years of master's degree, he did not improve his employment competitiveness as he wished. After graduating from graduate school, this girl found that she was not being treated and recognized in the job market.
In the context of increasing employment pressure, college students are beginning to realize that a graduate degree alone cannot guarantee their smooth employment and development. More and more college students are beginning to realize that relying only on the improvement of academic qualifications can no longer meet the needs of the real society. As a result, they began to look for other ways to improve their competitiveness, such as obtaining vocational qualifications, attending training courses, and gaining practical experience. This trend shows that college students are gradually getting rid of the shackles of the traditional concept of "academic qualifications" and beginning to pay more attention to the cultivation of personal qualities and practical abilities.
However, as time went on, people began to realize that graduate school entrance examination alone did not lead to ideal job prospects, and college students began to think about other development directions. Judging from the latest released data, there is a downward trend in the number of applicants for postgraduate entrance examinations in 2024, and the reason for this is that some college students choose to participate in the national public service because the registration requirements for national civil service positions have been able to meet the undergraduate degree. This trend shows that more and more college students are beginning to go beyond the traditional mode of thinking, realize that there is no need for academic qualifications, and pay more attention to the development of practice and ability in the workplace.
In addition to the national government, more and more college students have begun to turn to other employment fields, such as starting their own businesses, participating in community services, and engaging in public welfare undertakings. They are more focused on their interests and values and are committed to finding their own opportunities in life in these areas. This shift shows that college students are gradually embracing the concept of diversified employment and actively exploring new paths for personal development.
After graduating with a master's degree, they are faced with the reality of employment pressure and fierce competition. Due to the surge in the number of graduate students, the scarcity and uniqueness of graduate degrees are no longer an independent advantage in the job market. Some relevant survey data show that after graduating from graduate school, the starting salary of master's students is not much different from that of undergraduates, and may even be lower. This has brought a heavy psychological burden and employment confusion to the graduating master's students.
However, I do not think that this does mean that the value and role of master's students are devalued, but that we need to re-examine the nature and goals of graduate education. Graduate education should pay more attention to cultivating research ability, innovative spirit and practical ability, so that graduate students can use the knowledge they have learned to solve practical problems and contribute to social and economic development after graduation. At the same time, graduate students themselves need to pay attention to the cultivation of practical ability, and actively participate in practical activities such as scientific research projects and practical Xi training, so as to improve their comprehensive quality and competitiveness.
In general, in the current educational environment, the phenomenon of the depreciation of graduate students due to the craze for graduate school entrance examinations exists. College students begin to go beyond the thinking mode of academic qualifications and pay attention to the cultivation of personal qualities and practical abilities. Although the increase in the number of graduate students may weaken the value of graduate qualifications to a certain extent, it also gives us the opportunity to rethink the positioning and goals of graduate education, and promote the training of graduate students to focus more on practical and innovative innovation. For graduating master's students, they need to actively explore their own advantages, improve their practical ability, adapt to the needs of society, and lay a solid foundation for their personal career development when facing employment difficulties.