what do you think about the standard of higher education in your country?
924536
The quality of finish education system is in a bad condition, and Im ashamed of it. Our teaching metods has changed in direction where there is no actual  teaching, but all kinds of childish assiments that you`re supposed to know how to, without any teaching at all. When the course starts, the teachers give a long list of books, and assiments, then they dump the class on their own. All kinds of redigilous group assiments are commonly used too, as the teachers are assuming that pupils will teach pupils, even if no-one of them knows what to do.\n\n Also, In Finland`s higher education circles there is this phenomenal boom of studying abroad.  I`ve seen and heared it what it`s all about: Drinking beer and partying, and in the end delaying the graduation to profession. I think it`s useless waste of time and money. Usually heavy loans are needed when you rent appartment in western europe, and then you end up paying loans the first ten years in case you get a degree and a job someday, which are not by all means written to stars in these days.
620240
Uncivilised seems a strong word. Uncivilised is when you drink dirty water, live in a hole in the ground and poo in the street, and the US is far from that. \n\nBut, your question seems to imply that, because there are some countries outside of the US where universities are cheaper, therefore, they are better. \n\nFirstly, I would say only Sweden has an education system equal to the US, where it is possible for all to afford to go to study at length. The UK (where I was a university lecturer) is phenomenally expensive now, and university has become the preserve of the children of the rich. Italy (where I work now) is a joke. Turn up to a class more than twice in 7 years and they call you 'Doctor'. China (where I also worked) is the only country I have worked in which is investing in its own future by making GREAT universities accessible to (almost) all. \n\nStill, all of this said, The US has the best education system in the world. But, my friend, it is a PRIVILEGE, not a RIGHT. If you want to go, be prepared to give something too, and not just take. Lucky you that you have so many choices available to you. Don't whine about that. And if you have no money to pay for it all...do like 90% of us educated outside of the US did...get a job and pay for it yourself. You would not be the first to do so.
1102130
Depends on where you live.  Overall the standard is among the highest.
1030813
It depends on accreditation standards. It depends on which standards are used.\n\nI don't think there is a hell of a lot of difference between accreditation standards from country to country. I think Europe's standards are as high as other parts of the world. \n\nThe United States doesn't necessarily have the best standards. And maybe Japan or India or South Africa are better. You can't tell until you find out what the standards are and how they apply to each and every school and every country in the world. \n\nThat would be an awesome task if it were your job to do that.
955685
It is wonderful to have such dreams... I had them also but could not afford to go overseas for study even though NOWADAYS.. that is the best place to go for higher education. MUCH MUCH better than in the U.S.  Unfortunately, you have to have money to do so and NO, I know of NO scholarships, etc that would pay for it.. I went to the Universities in the U.S. but had NO money and had to work morning, noon, night and evenings and it was not easy
1173037
People who want to make the United States education system look bad, take testing scores from other countries' high schools... which ONLY take students that are college-bound, and compare them to our high schools, which take EVERYBODY.\n\nMost countries, after the 6th or 8th grade, track lower academic performers into apprenticeships, vocational schools, and clerical schools. These students are not included in their high school testing scores that are compared to the United States high schools.\n\nIn the United States, all academic abilities are housed in one building, and take the same academic performance tests.\n\nOf course we don't appear to be doing as well as other countries.
731775
The education system in China is a form of utilitarianism.  However, the education system there is similar to those of many other countries.  The reason behind this is because there aren't enough schools and teachers out there to teach all of the students in the country.  Therefore, the government creates standardized tests to determine which students are more "fit" to attend higher education.
1104068
Yes, there are many but the tertiary education system is profoundly different to that of the US.
1000454
Depends on how you define education. Unfortunately, many people do just give up. One more reason we need to overhaul the education system in this country!
345685
According to studies, the top educational system is Finland's, whose students scored the highest in reading, math, and science tests.  They also have an amazingly high literacy rate.\n\nOther high-ranking countries:\nMath: South Korea, Canada, Hong Kong/China, the Netherlands, Macao, and Liechtenstein\n\nReading: South Korea, Canada, Australia, and Liechtenstein\n\nScience: Japan, Hong Kong/China, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Australia, and Macao
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it depends where you are from. but the common notion is ivy-leagues and oxford or cambridge.  \n\nalthough they have academically high standards recognized around the world, think of other factors such as distance and cost. it also depends on your course because the money you spent on these universities might not payback in the future (ex. fine arts)... \n\nthere are also other prestigious universities in Asia. there are many developing asian countries such as japan, south korea, china, singapore, philippines that have very good academic standards.
82905
In a perfect world, it would be nice to not have to rely on things such a standardized tests to measure the quality of education, but in a country with such a huge public school system, that is not really probable. I don't think standardized tests in themselves are a bad thing. I agree that there should be standards and checkpoints. It becomes a problem when teachers are forced to teach to these tests. The true goal of education is lost in trying to raise test-scores. This is even more true when the attainment of school-funding rides on these tests. No Child Left Behind is a disasterous plan. Even if its trickery works and some test scores are raised, are students actually learning more?\nTo completely abolish the use of standardized tests would mean a complete renovation of our public school system, and unfortunately, that is not going to happen.
366401
You are at a university, and my English is better than yours???? WOW. I know I type bad sometimes, but if students in universities type or communicate as bad as you, then our country is in deep troubvle. And I only have a high school diploma.
552559
Hi, I'm an Indian, doing B.Sc. from an American college.\nI feel that though American colleges have been good in giving practical knowledge, it is loosing on the account of theoritical knowledge. Just for a basic example, in India, a 14 year old student knows what is trigonometry, which is taught much later to an American student. Although, as i said, practicality wise, American education is very good.
483364
High quality education is available though different types of universities.  "Ivy League" are just expensive schools that have a history in America, JUST AS CAMBRIDGE AND OXFORD do in the UK.  Why does the UK have Cambridge and Oxford?  Same reason.  They're still more prestigious than some other schools, but that doesn't mean there aren't more outstanding universities outside the Ivy League system.  \n\nStandardized testing is generally just in high school, as a way for colleges to admit more qualified applicants.  Also...even schools not in the "Ivy League" consistently rank higher than many universities elsewhere in the world, and even many of the universities in America that we do not consider to be the greatest, rank much higher than other worldly institutions.  For example, Berkeley, or UC Berkeley as we know it, is a part of a system of 8 other schools apart of the University of California, which are not Ivy League schools, but still prestigious.
116932
No. I think that the education system in the US is terrible. The schools here don't get students ready for college. When I made the transition from high school to college it was very difficult. I was not ready and I think that the schools need to do more to get high school grads ready for life outside of school.
949992
I personally know three people living there in different parts of India.  And from what I have heard about education there, it is far better than most other countries.  Six days a week.  I did, however, notice that some kids are exactly like kids anywhere else, they claim to not like school.  Haha.  But, at the same time, they realize what a good education will do for them as they get older, and get into the work field.  Respect for elders seems to be a must there as well.  All of them refer to me as sir while talking to me.  Here, in the USA, I get called all kinds of things, and there is very little respect.  Here, I feel honored, if they call me by my first name.  To me, if I had to rate India on its education, I would rate it a ten(best).  Especially if the family has money to pay for a top school, or tutor(tuition).  I hope this answer has helped you at least a little.