69 per cent of those surveyed consider a university necessary for success in Singapore.
SINGAPORE: The great majority of young Singaporeans believe in the enduring importance of obtaining a university degree for themselves and their future children.
Dr. Vincent Chua, an associate professor of sociology at the National University of Singapore , suggests that a class gap in aspirations exists and that in a more equal society,95 per cent of respondents with a monthly household income of S$20,000 or more expect their children to pursue a university degree.
Conversely, individuals from less privileged backgrounds or with lower educational qualifications have lower expectations regarding their children’s university education: While the survey reveals a widespread expectation for university degrees, it also shows that many young Singaporeans regard degrees as a means to open initial job opportunities. They understand thatGabriel Wong, a 23-year-old information systems student at Singapore Management University, emphasises the importance of practical skills and networking.
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