Benefits of University

Education
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The Value & Relevance of Higher
Education
 Social
 Economic
 Professional
Introduction

 Anecdotal References to University Education

 Knowledge like oil does not spoil
 The cost of ignorance is unimaginable
 Lack of knowledge places blinders on the brain
Relevance

 Even though some areas of study are decreasing in demand.

 Less than 50% of the population enter University in the UK
 In the USA
 27% aged 65 and older
 36% aged 25-34
 32% aged 45-64
 In the Caribbean
 Saint Lucia: just 298 per 10,000 persons
Social Benefits

 University education improves the ability of an individual to express

themselves
 Increased self esteem
 Gain Networking skills
 Experience Greater Job Satisfaction
 Becoming Worldly
Economic Benefits

 The job market is extremely competitive and skilled employees are in

high demand
 Persons who can work independently
 Persons who can work unsupervised
 Persons who can make decisions based on the data presented to them.
 University degrees are mandatory in a number of fields
 Education, Accounting, Law, Medicine, Engineering
 Provides better Career choices
 A Lecturer once said that the degree does not say provide all the
knowledge. It just allows you to find that information faster.
Professional Benefits

 Your qualifications are recognized and respected Worldwide

 Graduates are offered higher pay and greater financial stability
 Provides the option to fast track their careers with Graduate studies.
 Graduates are exposed to new research and technology
 Opportunities may be presented to allow graduates to experience life
overseas through further study.
Summary

 Discover on your own and apply new knowledge

 Understand complex contextual situations and to solve problems
 Develop your higher order thinking skills
 Higher average salary