Why go to university? There are many advantages to a college or university education Some students attend college or university for acquiring both general and specific knowledge, some for preparing a chosen career and some for developing independence and exploring new experiences All of these are valuable goals to achieve,but it is my belief that most students view higher education as a wonderful tool in career preparation With the rapid development of new technology,we need much more knowledge than before to start a career In a competitive job market,thousands of people are out of work and millions of people are searching for jobs everyday Therefore, a practical education which is relevant to their future careers,are very important Furthermore, higher education is a big investment and so most students want to get all they can out of it Of course, college is a ideal place to get broad knowledge and new experiences in many aspects such as the detailed teaching plan which we can follow, the experienced professors from whom we can learn a lot,many classmates who work with us and the most important one which is the plenty of time to study However, in today competitive world the pursuit of increasing knowledge must be balanced with the pursuit of the more practical goals The third president of the United States-Thomas Jefferson said: nowledge is the power, that knowledge is safety, that knowledge is happiness ?That is why I think most students pursue higher education in order to prepare for their future careers