Since the world has been transformed from a manufacturing-based economy to an economy based on knowledge, college education has become a critical factor which serves as the gateway to better options and more opportunity. As our world has become more integrated, I learned that I should enhance not only my academic cognizance but also interpersonal skills to become an engaged and effective global citizen who not only possesses good moral character, but is also equipped with the knowledge, values, aptitudes and attitudes to address global issues. A global citizen should continually accumulate and extend the social and intellectual knowledge, both of which university can generously offer. Hence, to develop and fortify these skills and qualities, …show more content…
As for soft skills, myriad extracurricular activities and internship opportunities will help me develop and reinforce my social aptitudes. Strong connections created during university years are also an important factor in becoming a global citizen. Furthermore, the benefits of having a college education are manifold ranging from financial to cultural. Studying with students from distant places with diverse backgrounds will augment my adaptability in the international environment, gain me insight to numerous global communities and open up avenues for my linguistic studies. Moreover, higher education of economics – my desired major- will help me develop specialized analytical skills, enabling me to successfully enter multiple industries as a professional economist, or as another type of professional with an eye for economics. An economics degree will also boost my employability in many areas, regardless of the industry I choose to work within. A college education is, therefore, in my best