Graduates eager to start businesses of their own

Caution is advised because young people's idealism may not translate to practical success

A growing number of college students, driven by idealism, will start their own businesses after graduation in July, according to a recently released report.

About 6.3 percent of new graduates will choose to start their own businesses instead of continuing their studies or accepting employment, a rise from 3.2 percent last year, according to the survey by Zhaopin.com, a Chinese human resources website.