CAREER PATH

University degrees are overrated, put pressure on students

Some parents have turned their children into 'professional students' who spend a decade trying to get into university

In Summary

• Kenyan society has shaped the minds of the young to believe they need a degree to prosper.

• Society should be educated on importance of embracing artisan courses and making use of 'unimpressive' grades.

by Andrew Mibei

13 September 2019 - 04:00

Majority of learners exiting secondary school in Kenya are either in their late teens or the early 20s.

This is a critical stage in life because the decisions made at this time have the ...

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13 September 2019 - 04:00

CAREER PATH

University degrees are overrated, put pressure on students

Some parents have turned their children into 'professional students' who spend a decade trying to get into university

This article is reserved for The Star registered readers.

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