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College means "University" in Bengali. A college is an educational institution where higher education usually begins after the secondary level. Students study here to earn degrees, certificates, or professional training. These educational institutions impart higher education in various subjects. In Bangladesh, the term college is used for post-secondary to post-secondary graduate and professional courses. The word "college" is derived from the Latin word "collegium", meaning "an association or association". It is an educational institution, which usually provides higher education after secondary education. College can refer to various educational institutions such as higher secondary colleges, graduate colleges, and institutions offering professional courses.
There are different types of colleges in Bangladesh which teach different levels and subjects. Here are some of the major types of colleges in Bangladesh: Higher Secondary College: In these types of colleges, students are admitted to acquire a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) after the secondary level. The course usually lasts for two years, based on which students are prepared for university admission. 2. Degree College: Degree colleges award bachelor's degrees. These types of colleges usually offer a three-year bachelor's degree. It can be both an honours and a Pass Course. There are various government and private degree colleges in Bangladesh. 3. Technical College Vocational education is imparted in technical colleges. Technical colleges are set up to teach various diploma courses and technical subjects. Technical colleges in Bangladesh are particularly helpful in enhancing the technical skills of students.
The education system of Bangladesh was established during the British rule. Initially, the colleges were mainly for upper-class and elite students. However, after independence, the government of Bangladesh took several initiatives to spread education and open educational opportunities to the general public.
The educational importance of college
College is an important chapter for students, where they prepare themselves for higher studies. The importance of a college education includes:
Knowledge Enhancement: The college provides in-depth teaching on various subjects, which helps in enhancing the professional skills of the students.
Career Preparation: Students study their subjects of choice and decide what career they want to pursue in the future. It is important for their career.
Personality Development: College plays a special role in developing the minds of students. Students acquire independent thinking, decision making and social skills here. College and student's personal development. College life plays an important role in the personal and social development of students. It is a time when students can develop their personality, thinking and social skills.
Independence: In college, students live in an independent environment and are empowered to make their own decisions. It helps in developing their personality.
Social Skills: College provides opportunities for students to socialise with different types of people, which later helps in their professional and personal lives.
Leadership Qualities: Students can acquire leadership qualities by participating in various organisations, clubs and initiatives. Social and cultural aspects of the college A special aspect of college life is its social and cultural environment. Students make new friendships here and improve their skills by participating in various social and cultural activities.
Co-curricular activities: Many colleges organise debate competitions, sports, cultural programs, etc. for the students.
Friendship and Social Association: Students make friendships during college life, which enhances their social skills and helps in improving their relationships in the future.
Preparing for the future: In college, students prepare for their future. It is a time when students acquire professional skills and plan for future careers.
Career Planning: Students study various subjects in college to decide their preferred career and prepare for future careers.
Scholarships: Many colleges offer various types of scholarships and scholarships for students, which help students to pursue higher education.
Role of the college in building a bright career
The role of colleges will become more important in the future as the demand for higher education is increasing day by day. Modernisation of college education, expansion of technical education and competition in education at the global level are intensifying. Online education is becoming more popular due to advancements in technology. Colleges are implementing new technologies and online learning models to adapt to these changes. Many colleges are now establishing relationships with students at the international level so that students can acquire global skills.
A student's college life is very important in building the foundation of his education. The college curriculum, syllabus, etc. acts as a path to his higher education. After passing HSC, a student may be admitted to medical, engineering, or public universities to gain knowledge in a particular subject. However, his fundamental lessons in higher education are acquired in college. So, if one can continue his studies properly at the college level and if his basics become very strong, then higher education becomes much easier for him.
Now many people in our country are moving abroad for higher education. Our boys are moving to better countries, including America, Australia, and the UKfor higher education. College level is very important to do well in higher education abroad and to get admission to a good university in a good country. College-level marks are very helpful in getting chances at good universities. The marks of each subject of the college help a lot in the admission of higher education abroad. College subject-wise numbers are checked before admission. If you want to get admission to a good university, you should get good marks in every subject of the college.
If students want to get admission to a good place in the country instead of going abroad, then most of the questions in the entrance exam syllabus are from college-level books. So, if a student studies well at the college level, then he can easily get admission to a good university, a good medical college. So, it can be said that college is the most important chapter in a student's life.
According to 2015 estimates, there are 2300 colleges in Bangladesh. Most of these are located in villages. The quality of education in urban colleges is very good, but the condition of colleges in rural areas is not very good. There are no proper classes, students do not attend the college properly. Most teachers are unqualified. Teachers do not have age-appropriate training. Students don't have the mentality to come to college. Most of the parents are stupid, so they are not aware of the child's future. Many students only get college admission but never spend a day in college. They help the father's business farming and other financial activities. As a result, they fail to get a better education from college and become extremely vulnerable. In the future, they may not get admission to education.
If the government does not take any quick steps to improve the village colleges, then the overall quality of colleges in Bangladesh will never improve. Don't think only about city-based colleges. Because most of the colleges in Bangladesh are located in villages. So, attention should be paid to village colleges. Only if all the urban and rural colleges are monitored equally, the quality of education at the college level will improve. And if the college level improves, the nation will improve. We hope for a better nation.
The Writer is a Researcher, PhD, University of Rajshahi and Lecturer, Rajshahi Cantonment Public School & College. He could be reached at [email protected].
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