There is an influx of universities in Jamaica. Even though it is good that many students who want to go further in regards to their education aspirations now have the chance to do so. It is however very important for these students to check and double check some of these universities.

It is a shame that even though we have “The University of the West Indies” that have limited space for a chosen few and who never see the need to expand in Jamaica until last year. Because of the lack of tertiary opportunity the opening was vacant for other institution to come and fill the existing gap. And come they did in droves. Education investment is such an opportunity that was ignored by the Jamaican government and prominent Jamaicans’ who could have financed such a venture.

I do know that many of these universities are originated from America and that many Jamaicans believed that having an American University certificate is all good. One of the things you don’t want is an American certificate that you spend thousands of dollars on and hundreds of hours studying for only to find out that the certificate you hold so dear is of no use or value.

This is why it is very important for you to check the accreditation of the university that you are applying to and spending your hard earn money with. Some university may be accredited by the state that it is in only therefore that certificate is only of some value in that particle state.

Some of these Universities are also made up that offer quick certificate by doing a minimal course on the internet for a price .Most of these certificate and school are no good. Therefore check and make sure who you are paying your money to in exchange for what.

Francis Buchanan

Filed under: Education

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