Prestige plays part in desire for varsity degree

By Ng Qi Siang. THE debate on varsity education has been focused on why it is unnecessary.
Although job seeking is a key factor as to why people desire varsity education, the fact is that the prestige attached to it also plays a part.
Singapore society places an extremely high premium on education. People with higher educational qualifications are seen as being more desirable and respected relative to those who are less highly educated, and on another level, in terms of refinement and skill as well. More...