How to decide what course to study at University (Courses in General)

Member Name: shuttlex

Product:	Courses in General
Date:	26/08/09 (44 review reads)
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When it comes to choosing a University course one must think very carefully. Universities like to advertise themselves as fair and open minded institutions for learning, a place where people can fill their curiosity to help them fulfill their future goals. However, in reality this is nothing of the kind. While some may enter University and choose simply based on what they find interesting, this is a very foolish mindset to have. In reality one should choose a course simply based on what it will help them achieve in the future.

The first point one must understand, the structure of University courses is far from fair. You see, some are set up in a way that no matter how much effort one puts into it, they will be lucky to achieve more than a 2:2. On the other hand there are other courses with half the effort, one can easily achieve a first class.

The easiest way to get on the career ladder after graduating is through a graduate program. To be accepted on a graduate program most companies if not all require a minimum 2:1 degree. Therefore it doesn't matter if you studied nuclear physics and just failed by 1 mark to achieve a 2:2, the lazy person who studied media studies and achieved a 2:1 will be accepted on the graduate program. These days everything is automated and computerized in the same way as a drinks dispensing machine. To get your drink you have to put in a single one pound coin, it doesn't matter if you stuff a £10 note inside since it only recognizes £1 coins. The same goes for obtaining a degree. Therefore, register for the easiest course, obtain a 2:1 and there will be the future possibility of a career.

The next point I would like to point out is that while plagiarism is officially considered cheating, it is considered acceptable as long as no one finds out. I have many friends that have studied business, rarely attended lectures but when it came to coursework assignment they simply copied from the textbook and changed a few words, achieving top grades. Technically it's not plagiarism since the words have been slightly altered but in reality it is.

You see employers don't care about intelligence or academic success; they want to hire people who will make them money. Someone who knows how to plagiarize and cheat yet gets away with it will be an asset to any company.

However for those who insist on study a course they find interesting but difficult, it would be better to study it in one's own outside of University. University is not a place of learning, it's a place to achieve top grades no matter what. Choose a course that will guarantee a 2:1 not one that is interesting.

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