In your opinion, does having a university degree make one smarter than those who don't?

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Sepia · 36-40, F

Anyone can acquire knowledge anywhere, it is more possible with the actual environment..going to a university is to recieve formal education or to be prepared for a profession. In my opinion, a person who is smarter are the ones who have great common sense be it out of school or what more if they have aquired a degree. Those who made much and those who aimed good and clean reputation are also smart.

mathsman · 70-79, M

@Sepia
In the UK, "they" decided that 50% of the population aged 22-30, I think, should receive Higher Education.

Tony Blair:
"Why is it only now, we have lifted the cap on student numbers and 100,000 more will go to university in the next 2 years, 700,000 more to further education. So today I set a target of 50 per cent of young adults going into higher education in the next century"

But no real justification.
And no perception of the country's need for skilled technicians.

Ah well . . .

Sepia · 36-40, F

@mathsman Education is a choice for those who want to pursue. There is a need to motivate the 50% population to be in college.

mathsman · 70-79, M

@Sepia
In College is not the same as Higher Education.

Sepia · 36-40, F

@mathsman okay.. So what you meant by was graduate school? There has to be a good analysis of the supply of professionals in the country by subsequent years..

mathsman · 70-79, M

@Sepia
I don't think the country needs that 50% are professionals.
This country there is a greater need for experienced technical staff, engineering craftspeople, electricians, plumbers, and so on, the country does not need that 50% of the population have degree level qualifications.
It's great to motivate people but they need to be motivated in the right direction.