When you choose to study in the UK, you quickly notice an interesting phenomenon:
There are many UK students who are not in a hurry to study for postgraduate studies after completing their undergraduate studiesMany students with undergraduate degrees don't even bother to pursue a master's degree, instead choosing employment directly, or even working in low-end jobs.
In contrast, the student body pursuing graduate school is relatively smallMainly biased towards elite groups,And graduate programs are usually two-year research-based programs, rather than one-year taught programs like international students prefer.
So why are local UK students reluctant to pursue postgraduate studies?
First of all, economic issues are a key factor.
In stark contrast to Chinese students, they are relatively happier in terms of financial support. In China, tuition fees are usually borne by the family after the age of 18, and the family will also provide financial support, up to studying abroad or getting married and buying a house. Most students don't have to work while studying to make ends meet.
However, the situation is different for native UK students. They are usually poorer and have to pay their own tuition fees even when they are enrolled in undergrad. They are more inclined to find a job after graduation and continue their career development.
For those who are in good condition,They may choose to take courses or study part-time. And for a small number of elite families, they will receive financial support to continue their doctoral studies.
English are generally more hedonistic, they usually don't have much savings, and some people don't even have enough money for a week to live. Many people are used to spending ahead of time, and things like paying their children's tuition are not the first priority in their eyes. As a result, they will teach their children to be independent.
In the UK,Couples are usually AA systemThose who are in good condition will bear some basic living expenses, but other expenses will still have to be paid together.
The job market is also an important consideration.
In the UK, an undergraduate degree is sufficient, unless you plan to stay at university all the time. A bachelor's degree can already find good employment opportunities, and the UK market is relatively open, with a relatively small population, so there are relatively many job opportunities.
On the contrary,Domestic education relies on academic qualifications to screen resources, and good academic qualifications are basically clearly pricedThe corresponding school is no longer just an academic place, but also a redistribution of resources.
Therefore,Domestic students usually study hard in the early stage, either continuously pursuing a bachelor's and master's degree, or directly pursuing a bachelor's, master's and doctor's degree. Then start looking for employment opportunities. After that, they rarely go on to further their education.
In the UK, students are more inclined to decide whether or not they want to continue their studies based on their needsDomestic students, on the other hand, are more likely to complete their studies in one go in search of opportunities for more resource allocation.
The education system is also a key factor.
The British education system focuses on nurturing talentIt is an elite education system. The domestic education system is more about screening talentsDomestic students usually study hard in the early stage, either continuously pursuing a bachelor's and master's degree, or directly pursuing a bachelor's, master's and doctor's degree. Then I found a job opportunity, and then I stopped studying.
WhileUK students may not continue their studies for a master's degree until after the age of 35 and a PhD after the age of 40. They are more inclined to decide whether or not they want to further their education based on their needs. Domestic students, on the other hand, usually complete their studies in one sitting, mainly in an effort to find more opportunities for resource allocation.
So which of the two systems do you prefer?