Why a University Degree Isn't Always Worth It
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Why a University Degree Isn't Always Worth It
Rethinking the default path
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Good morning, everyone. For many years, going to university has been the default path after high school. Today, I'll argue that a degree is not always worth it, and that we should think more carefully before we choose it.
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01Why a University Degree Isn't Always Worth It
Good morning, everyone. For many years, going to university has been the default path after high school. Today, I'll argue that a degree is not always worth it, and that we should think more carefully before we choose it.
皆さん、おはようございます。長い間、大学に行くことは、高校卒業後の当たり前の道とされてきました。今日は、学位はいつも価値があるとは限らず、選ぶ前にもっとよく考えるべきだと主張します。
02The Rising Cost
First, the cost has become very high in many countries. Some students graduate with large debts that take decades to pay back. That's a heavy burden at the start of your career.
一つ目に、多くの国で費用がとても高くなっています。返すのに何十年もかかる多額の借金を抱えて卒業する学生もいます。キャリアの始まりに、それは重い負担です。
03Not Every Degree Pays Off
Second, not every degree pays off. Earnings depend a lot on the field of study, and many graduates end up in jobs that don't require a degree at all.
二つ目に、すべての学位が報われるわけではありません。収入は学んだ分野によって大きく変わりますし、多くの卒業生は、学位がまったく必要ない仕事に就いています。
Source: Burning Glass Institute & Strada Education Foundation, "Talent Disrupted" (2024)
04Skills Over Diplomas
Third, the job market is changing. Some large companies have removed degree requirements for many roles and now focus on skills. A 2024 Harvard study found that real hiring has changed slowly so far, but the direction is clear. Today, people can learn many of those skills through online courses and certificates.
三つ目に、仕事の世界は変わりつつあります。多くの職種で学位の条件をなくし、今ではスキルを重視している大企業もあります。2024年のハーバードの研究によると、実際の採用はこれまでのところゆっくりとしか変わっていませんが、方向ははっきりしています。今では、そうしたスキルの多くを、オンライン講座や資格で身につけることができます。
Source: Harvard Business School & Burning Glass Institute, "Skills-Based Hiring: The Long Road from Pronouncements to Practice" (2024)
05Other Paths
There are also other paths. Vocational schools, apprenticeships, and online learning can lead to good jobs, often with less time and less debt.
ほかの道もあります。専門学校や職業訓練、オンラインの学びは、多くの場合、より短い時間と少ない借金で、良い仕事につながることがあります。
06To Be Fair
To be fair, degrees still matter for some careers, like medicine or law. But that doesn't mean university is the right choice for everyone.
公平のために言うと、医療や法律のように、学位が今も大切な仕事もあります。でも、だからといって、大学がだれにとっても正しい選択だということにはなりません。
07My Position
My position is this: university should be a choice, not a default. Students should compare the costs, the benefits, and the other paths before they decide.
私の立場はこうです。大学は、当たり前の道ではなく、選択であるべきです。学生は決める前に、費用と良さと、ほかの道を比べるべきです。
08Conclusion
In the end, there is more than one road to success. The best path is the one that fits your goals, not the one everyone else takes. Thank you.
結局のところ、成功への道は一つではありません。一番いい道は、みんなが通る道ではなく、自分の目標に合った道なのです。ありがとうございました。
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