Competition among Chinese universities is fierce, and universities have put a lot of effort into improving their hard power and rankings. Although there is no official college ranking, the comprehensive ranking can provide a certain reference to help students make a suitable choice. The recently released 2024 university rankings have changed again, with Zhejiang University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University unexpectedly losing their top three positions, while Fudan University has successfully counterattacked. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the changes to the 2024 university rankings and how students should make trade-offs when choosing a major and institution.
Tsinghua University and Peking University remain firmly in first and second place, demonstrating their top positions among domestic universities. However, Zhejiang University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University unexpectedly lost their top three positions, being overtaken by the University of Science and Technology of China and Fudan University. Fudan University, in particular, has been ranked outside the top five in the past, and this time it has successfully achieved a counterattack. Zhejiang University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University tied for fifth place, sharing the spot with Nanjing University. It is followed by the Chinese People's University, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. These changes in the rankings show the fierce competition in the field of higher education in our country.
Expansion: In the comprehensive ranking, in addition to academic strength, other factors are also considered, such as teaching quality, scientific research level, faculty, school running conditions, etc. The constant change of these factors can lead to differences in university rankings. Zhejiang University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University may fall slightly short in some areas, while the University of Science and Technology of China and Fudan University excel in some areas and thus succeed in surpassing them. This also shows that the development of colleges and universities is not static, and requires continuous efforts and improvement.
For students who are about to take the college entrance examination, choosing the right university and major is very crucial. University rankings can provide them with some reference, but they should not only look at rankings. Students need to take into account their interests, professional development prospects, the school's teaching model, and faculty. At the same time, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the changes in the 2024 university rankings, and you cannot blindly choose just because one school rises or falls in the rankings. Each student should make the decision that is best for them based on their own circumstances and interests.
Extension: When choosing a major, students should analyze their interests and abilities and consider future development trends. Different majors are suitable for different groups of people, and some majors may be easier to employ, but whether they meet personal interests and strengths is very important. At the same time, the competition and development trends of the industry also need to be considered, and the professions that adapt to the needs of the future society and are competitive will be more promising.
Recently, Mr. Zhang Xuefeng's remarks in a live broadcast once again sparked discussions among the majority of netizens. He said that all majors are "service industries", and hoped that students would not become "lickers" because of their perception of certain high-end colleges. On the one hand, Zhang Xuefeng's remarks were considered disrespectful to liberal arts students, and on the other hand, they also raised questions about liberal arts majors. There is some truth in his point that students should first understand the nature and future development trends of a major when choosing a major.
Expansion: The choice of major is an important decision, and different majors have different impacts on students' requirements and future development. Each profession has its own unique value and contribution, and there is no absolute high or low. Although liberal arts majors are considered "service" industries, this does not mean that their value and development prospects are inferior to those of science and engineering majors. The development of the country requires diverse talents and majors, and liberal arts students can also shine in society and make their own contributions.
The changes in the 2014 university rankings are yet another reminder for students to do their research and think when choosing a major and university. University rankings are only a reference indicator and cannot absolutely determine the future of students. Students are expected to make appropriate choices based on their interests, abilities, and development prospects. At the same time, it is necessary to have a correct understanding of the value and contribution of different majors, each of which has its own unique significance and development space. The most important thing is that students should make their own career choices based on their own circumstances and interests, and work hard for them.