Topic 1 Why go to university?

University is no longer a fresh word to people nowadays. Since the beginning of this century, more and more youngsters choose to enter university after they have completed the study in high schools rather than to join the army or become an apprentice (стать учеником, подмастерьем). Therefore, it is kind of interesting to find out the reason behind.

First of all, students can only learn fundamental knowledge during high school while they are able to focus on their own interested majors (специальность) in universities. This period is the key to knowledge accumulation, which will contribute a lot to the future of an individual (который внесет большой вклад в будущее). Moreover (кроме того, более того), university is no doubt the symbol of high education. It offers more than pure (чистое) knowledge. A degree from a university gives people certain identity that makes them stand out (выделяет их) among their competitors (конкурентов). It can be seen from the fact that most international companies will only hire those who have at least a Bachelor's degree in China.

But, as far as I know (Но, насколько я знаю), sincere (искренние) dreams might also be the reason for university or college. For instance, in the 60s and 70s, people in China experienced hard times. Many of them had to give up (отказаться, броосить) advanced education and take up (взять на себя) the burdens of life (тяготы жизни) at their early age. Now, as they became parents or even grandparents, their dream for university education had no doubt realized by their younger family members. Those young people, as reported, often study very hard in order to fulfill the expectations of two generations.

There is no doubt that university can be the turning point of one's future, because higher education will provide people with not only knowledge prepared for their careers, but also the fulfillment of their life goals. Meanwhile (Между тем), the society has improved its strength to sponsor higher education. Compared with the past, people now attend universities also because they are able to secure various scholarships and supports from different channels. A very good example is that many Chinese students are now studying in the U. S. Their incentive (стимул) for application should be attributed (должен быть приписан) to not only to their own performance but also the comprehensive education frameworks (комплексные структуры образования) in the U. S.

Broadly speaking (Вообще говоря), people who study in universities have their hopes: to fulfill themselves. At the same time, our society generously (великодушно, щедро) provides such an environment for people to achieve such goals. Therefore, when we see more and more fresh smiles on the campus of universities, let us just wish them a promising future (многообещающего будущего).