The postgraduate entrance examination is a very important exam for every college student who wants to improve their academic qualifications. It not only provides competitiveness for individuals in their job search and development, but also provides an opportunity to improve their knowledge and professional abilities. However, with the smooth holding of the 2024 postgraduate entrance examination and the end of the first day of the exam, the postgraduate students ushered in three "bad news" that left them confused and frustrated. This article will introduce these three pieces of bad news in detail, and analyze and think about their impact.
In recent years, with the adjustment of the national policy on master's and professional master's degrees, the number of students admitted to master's programs has gradually decreased, resulting in some colleges and universities having to announce that they will stop recruiting master's programs. This means that many graduate students will not be able to apply for a master's degree at their dream school. This news is difficult for many students to accept, because the tuition fee is lower than that of the master's degree, and they also enjoy dormitory accommodation and have more opportunities to apply for doctoral studies. This is undoubtedly a big blow for those graduate students who want to further their development through their master's degree.
Expansion: In addition to the above-mentioned universities, there are some other colleges and universities that have also decided to stop recruiting master's programs. For example, Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Computer Science and Engineering will stop recruiting academic master's studentsThe School of Foreign Chinese Languages of East China Normal University no longer admits academic degree master's students. There are many reasons behind these decisions, such as the optimal allocation of school resources, the adjustment of enrollment plans, and the country's advocacy for the development of professional and master's degrees, but for graduate students, this undoubtedly increases the difficulty of choosing schools and majors.
The duration of a master's degree is generally two years, which is shorter than the three-year master's degree, so many candidates choose to apply for a master's degree in order to find a job faster. However, many universities have decided to extend the training period from two to three years. To a certain extent, this decision increases the time cost of the master's degree, making students confused and hesitant to choose the master's degree. After all, if it takes two years to study for a master's degree, then whether it is worth studying for a three-year master's degree and whether you can really gain more knowledge and skills from it is a question worth pondering for graduate students.
Expansion: The decision to extend the training period of professional and master's degrees is not universal, but many colleges and universities have implemented this policy. For example, Peking University Law School has decided to extend the training period of the LLM program to three years starting in 2024Fudan University's School of Economics has also extended the training period for a master's degree in economics to three years. For many graduate students, they may need to re-evaluate their study plans and career development plans to adapt to the changes in the number of years of professional and master's training.
Despite the expansion of enrollment, many universities have decided to no longer provide on-campus accommodation for graduate students, which means that students who are admitted to the master's degree will need to rent an off-campus apartment on their own. However, rentals** near universities tend to be relatively high, which is a significant expense for some students whose families are not financially well-off. Therefore, for those students who want to enhance their career competitiveness through professional and master's degrees, the cancellation of on-campus accommodation has undoubtedly increased their financial burden and study pressure.
Expanding: The issue of renting a house is the focus of many graduate students. On the one hand, renting an apartment has an important impact on students' quality of life and learning environment, and a quiet and comfortable accommodation environment can help students concentrate and improve their learning efficiency. On the other hand, the issue of renting a house also involves financial pressures and time costs. In big cities, especially in some first-tier cities, the cost of renting a house is generally high, and for students with average family economic conditions, the inability to afford off-campus accommodation may increase their financial burden and even affect the smooth progress of their studies.
The three "bad news" ushered in by graduate students have undoubtedly brought confusion and worry to many candidates. Although the adjustment of these policies may have a certain impact on the selection and development of graduate students, we should also note that the starting point of these policies is to improve the quality and effectiveness of graduate education. By carefully selecting and cultivating graduate students who meet the requirements, we can promote the development of social talents and the improvement of scientific research level. Therefore, for postgraduate students, in the face of these challenges, they need to be mentally prepared, carefully consider their own choices and development plans, and find a development path that suits them.
In my opinion, although these policies do bring some inconvenience and distress to some graduate students, we might as well look at these problems from another angle. The suspension of enrollment for master's programs can prompt candidates to pay more attention to master's programs and improve the quality of postgraduatesExtending the training period of professional and master's degree can give students more time for in-depth study and research;Not providing on-campus housing can help students adapt to social life and solve problems independently. Although these policy adjustments are some troubles and challenges for graduate students, they can also exercise their adaptability and problem-solving skills, making them more mature and confident. Therefore, I believe that postgraduate students should maintain a positive mindset to cope with these challenges and continue to work hard in their professional fields to pursue their own development and achievements.