As the popularity of higher education increases, more and more students are choosing to pursue postgraduate degrees in order to improve their employability through higher qualifications. However, for families, the cost of a child's graduate degree is a significant expense. Whether it is an ordinary school or a 985 school, the tuition fee for graduate students is tens of thousands of yuan every year, which is a huge expenditure in four years. Ordinary families have to save money in order to provide for their children's education. In addition, the cost of living for students also needs to be borne by their parents, and for students with excellent academic performance, they may be able to receive scholarships, but most of the financial burden still needs to be borne by parents. Recently, some schools no longer provide dormitories for graduate students, which also increases their financial burden.
Rich content: In addition to tuition and living expenses, graduate students also need to purchase textbooks and participate in scientific research projects, which will increase the financial pressure on students' families. For some courses that do not pass, students also need to hire tutors or attend cram schools to improve their grades and further reduce academic pressure. In addition, in order to enrich their academic background, some students will also participate in academic conferences, exchange activities, etc., which also requires a lot of financial expenses. As a result, graduate education, whether it is tuition fees or other expenses, puts a lot of pressure on the family economy.
Students pursuing a graduate degree face heightened expectations and employment pressures from the start. Due to their higher academic qualifications, most students after graduating from graduate school have a wait-and-see attitude towards ordinary jobs and are more inclined to choose better career development opportunities. However, in the process of employment, they often encounter situations where they are not high or high. The growing age of their parents and the pressure of retirement make them choose not to retire, but continue to work hard to support the study and life of graduate students.
Rich content: For graduate students, while academic qualifications give them a competitive and advantage, they also bring higher expectations and challenges. They are eager to be able to find an ideal job related to their major, with a high salary and a high position for employment development. However, during the actual job search process, they may experience problems such as job mismatch, low salaries, and even difficulty finding a job. This brings more financial pressure and distress to families. Parents are worried about their children's future, and even if they are older, they are still pressured to choose not to retire or extend their retirement time to continue to work to support the needs of the family.
For students considering graduate school, there are trade-offs and deliberate choices to be made between personal development and family financial pressures. A postgraduate degree can undoubtedly improve one's knowledge and competitiveness, but at the same time, it also comes with a financial burden. Therefore, before choosing to pursue graduate studies, students need to be clear about their purpose and motivation, and only students who truly love academic research will be more likely to succeed.
Rich content: For those students who blindly follow the herd or just want to avoid employment, going to graduate school may not be a wise choice. Instead, they may become chaperones, unable to gain an edge in the fierce competition. For students from average family economic conditions, entering social work is one of the best options. On the one hand, you can reduce the financial burden on your family, and on the other hand, you can accumulate experience in the workplace and provide opportunities for future promotion. If you want to reduce the financial burden on your family, you can try to apply for a scholarship or participate in a research project of your supervisor to develop your earning ability. In addition, graduate students can also actively participate in extracurricular work, such as part-time jobs, internships, etc., to earn more income through their own efforts. As graduate students trained by the state, they can also enjoy the benefits and subsidies given by some countries, as long as they study hard and actively participate in scientific research projects or academic activities, I believe they will be able to get additional support.
Graduate school entrance examination is a challenging decision for every student, requiring a combination of personal development and family financial situation. While pursuing a graduate degree can undoubtedly boost competitiveness, it is important to be aware of the impact of financial pressures on families. Students need to be clear about their goals before making decisions, and only students who truly love academic research and have strengths will be more likely to succeed. At the same time, families should also support the development of students within their financial means, but this does not mean that they must sacrifice their retirement plans for graduate school. On the contrary, students should also share the pressure on their families and reduce the financial burden on their families through scholarships, part-time jobs, internships, etc. Ultimately, it is important to consider the needs of individuals and families rationally and balanced, and to make decisions that are in line with their own circumstances.