The number of graduates is increasing, and the employment situation is grim.
First, the increase in the number of graduates and the grim employment situation.
With the popularization of higher education, the number of graduates is increasing every year. Especially under the influence of the epidemic, the employment situation has become particularly severe. According to data released by the Ministry of Education, the number of college graduates in 2022 is expected to reach 10.76 million, an increase of 1.67 million year-on-year. In order to enhance their competitiveness, many students choose to continue their studies, and postgraduate entrance examination and study abroad have become the two main paths for them to continue their studies. 
2. Postgraduate Entrance Examination: Pursue academics and enhance competitiveness.
In the face of the severe employment situation, more and more graduates choose to join the postgraduate entrance examination army. According to data released by China Education**, the number of applicants for postgraduate entrance examinations nationwide will reach 4.74 million in 2023, an increase of 170,000 over 2022. However, despite the continuous increase in the enrollment of master's students in China, with the continuous growth of the number of applicants, the overall enrollment ratio is still low, and the difficulty of the examination is also increasing. In 2022, 4.57 million people across the country were admitted to graduate school, while the planned enrollment of colleges and universities was about 1.1 million, and the acceptance rate was only 25%.
3. Public examination: Stabilize career and public service.
Kao Gong is also one of the choices for many graduates. Civil service positions have become the first choice of many graduates because of their stable work nature and relatively high welfare benefits. In the 2022 national examination, more than 2 million people have registered for reference, setting a new record for the number of applicants in the history of the national examination.
4. Study Abroad: Broaden your horizons and enhance your international competitiveness.
With the development of globalization, studying abroad has become the choice of more and more students. Compared with the postgraduate entrance examination and the public entrance examination, studying abroad has more choices and natural advantages. Students can choose to go to different countries, different schools, and different majors for further study to broaden their horizons and knowledge.
Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, is gaining the attention of international students. The region offers unique advantages in terms of quality of education, cultural experience, cost of living, and job prospects. For example, in some universities in Indonesia, students can get high-quality education in fields such as engineering, medicine, business management, and earn a degree that is widely recognized. At the same time, the relatively low cost of living allows more students to have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education here without having to bear excessive financial pressure.
Advantages of studying in Southeast Asia and Indonesia.
Quality of Education and International Recognition: Many universities and educational institutions in Southeast Asian countries have an international reputation, such as some universities in Indonesia that have a high reputation in fields such as engineering, medicine, business management, etc., and their degrees and qualifications are widely recognized.
Cultural Experience and Diversity Integration: Here, international students can gain an in-depth understanding of Southeast Asian culture and customs, and develop cross-cultural communication skills.
Language skills improvement: In addition to English, international students also have the opportunity to learn other Southeast Asian languages, such as Indonesian, Thai, etc., to add more advantages to their future careers.
Low cost of living: The cost of living in Southeast Asia is lower than in some developed countries, such as Indonesia, which allows international students to focus more on their studies.
Broad employment prospects: With the rapid economic development of Southeast Asia, especially in the fields of tourism, finance, and manufacturing, the employment prospects for international students here are very broad.
Summary. Whether you choose to go to graduate school, take the public entrance examination or study abroad, every graduate faces challenges and opportunities. In this era of severe employment situation, we need to continuously improve our comprehensive quality and competitiveness to meet the challenges of the future. Studying in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, is undoubtedly an option worth considering due to its advantages in terms of education quality, cultural experience, cost of living, and employment prospects.