If you just randomly ask a student on campus what he is busy doing, very possibly, he mayanswer that he is preparing for a certificate of some kind. Investigating a little more, you will findthat this has become a new craze among college students.
The reasons behind the phenomenon can be summarized into just one: the pressure offinding a job after graduation. With the admission expansion of colleges, a lot more graduateshave to compete for the limited job posts. How to make oneself more competitive? Maybemore certificates at hand. Hoping that the employers might find one of them more attractive,the students are compelled to run from one exam to another.
As far as I am concerned, the students should have a more rational attitude towardcertificates, because exam certificates do not necessarily represent one’s ability.
For me, one should work hard at his or her major. Opportunity will come to you if you arecompetent enough in your field.
