Do you really need a master's degree?

It's December again. In addition to the excitement about counting down to the holidays and parties, this month is also about long study hours for thousands of senior college students in China.

According to the Ministry of Education, the number of postgraduate applications has risen again this year. The ministry has even expanded the enrollment dates to allow for the additional applicants. However, I do not see the point of enrolling in postgraduate study straight after college.

Postgraduate programs are focused on specific fields and focused on advanced research and study. They also require practical knowledge you can only gain from the workplace. If your goal is to gain more skills, you should try harder to find a job. Employers want experience, not more qualifications. Otherwise, postgraduate study straight is a waste of time and money.