Role of a Good College in Student’s Life

Role of a Good College in Student’s Life, You must have observed that students desperately want to be a part of Tier 1 colleges like IITs, AIIMs, and IIMs. Last year 11,13,325 students appeared for the IIT JEE entrance exam to get seats in 23 IIts which had only 17,385 seats. More than 2 lakh students write CAT entrance Examination to get seats in IIMs which have only 5,100 seats. 20,87,462 students appeared for the NEET entrance examination to get admission into AIIMS which has only 2044 seats in 20 colleges. Students prepare day and night to crack these exams.

Have you ever wondered, despite knowing that their chances to get admission in these top institutes are less than 2 percent, why do students work rigorously for these entrances? The answer is that they know the value of a good college. These colleges always succeed in providing 100 percent placements and that too with excellent salaries. How can they do this every time? What things does this college teach them that top companies trust them the most and are ready to pay them lakhs and crores? Many students tend to underestimate the value of college. In this article, we will discuss what makes college so important for students and how it plays an important role in their success. 

Benefits of Studying in a Recognized College

Role of a Good College in Student’s Life, Below mentioned are the benefits that you would be getting as a student if you are studying in top colleges in India. 

• Quality education – A good college will provide you with a high-quality academic curriculum that will be taught by highly experienced and knowledgeable faculty. This rigorous curriculum will provide you with a very strong foundation in whatever field you chose to study. Also, people around you would be brilliant minds and will help you to stay motivated to study harder. 
• Skill development – These colleges do not only focus on academic knowledge but also focus on the holistic development of a student. They would help you in developing critical thinking, communication skills, problem- solving skills, leadership skills, teamwork skills, and many more that would be helpful to you during your corporate life. So these top colleges will help you develop your overall personality. 
• Career Preparation – Good colleges offer career services that guide students with things like interview preparation, resume building, internship opportunities in good companies, job search engines, etc. which will make the transition from academia to the professional world very smooth.
• Research opportunity – A good college will provide access to a lot of research projects, funding opportunities, labs, etc. for students who are interested in the research domain. This exposure to such a wide range of perspectives will play a significant role in the growth of a student in their field of interest. 
• Diversity and inclusion – You must have observed that top colleges like IIMs have extra points for course diversity. This ensures that every batch contains students from diverse backgrounds. This would foster a learning environment that values diversity and promotes inclusivity. This will help students to get a lot of exposure to a wide range of perspectives that will help them to be more open-minded and culturally aware. 
• Global perspective – There are student exchange programs run by top colleges that give students an opportunity to study abroad which helps them to develop a wider worldview so that they can understand different cultures better. 
• Resources – Good colleges will give you access to a lot of valuable resources such as laboratories, libraries, advanced technology, etc.  that are needed to develop your knowledge 
• Networking opportunities – Networking is the most fascinating component of every good college that attracts most of the students. At colleges, you will be meeting peers that would be from diverse backgrounds, interests, and cultures. Here you can make valuable connections that can last lifelong. You may get friends with one who could be the future founder of a big company. These connections can be very helpful in the future. 
• Extracurricular activities – As we have discussed, good colleges believe that only academic development would not help a student to get success in their career. Extracurricular activities such as cultural events, clubs, community service, sports, etc. will help them in their personal as well as professional growth.
• Alumni network – You can get a strong alumni network that will provide you with ongoing support, opportunities, mentorship, etc., which will help you in career advancement.

After knowing the advantages of studying at a good college, you must be excited to be admitted into these colleges. But one should remember that getting admission into top institutes is not easy. One has to go through various stages like entrance exams, personal interviews, written ability tests (WAT), etc. After performing excellently in all these stages you will get an opportunity to study at the best colleges. Only outstanding academic performance is not enough, you need to work on your overall personality.

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