In the Indian Education context :
Why is it that every one who passes out from school wants to be an Engineer? In most cases, students are forced into doing Engineering as it offers them better chance of landing a job. Though, the real reason is the Herd Mentality which is at play. We as a society are addicted to HITS or Blockbusters. So, in most cases people do not realize what they are good at, rather follow what others are doing. That is the real reason of sky-rocketing applicants of Engineering Entrance Tests.
Now, move-over Engineering, the same story repeats when students complete their B.Tech. Now, everyone going for MBA.. why shouldn't I. Herd Behavior at play yet again.
We may not realize it but herd behavior is strongly built into our DNA, there are very few who can move out and choose a less trodden path like Rancho of 3 Idiots.
Note: Well, this is not to deride people including me who have followed the herd mentality to move into a B-school.. after all if its in your DNA.. you hardly have a chance to override it. Any ways you can always give it a try. Something to ponder about.. Any one Listening?
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