Colleges and Universities, institutions of higher education that offer programs beyond t

he high school level. Colleges and universities provide necessary training for individuals are wishing【M1】______ to enter professional careers. They also strive to develop students creativity, insight, and analysis skills. By acquainting students with【M2】______ complex ideas in an intellectual stimulating environment, colleges【M3】______ and universities can provide unique opportunities with personal【M4】______ enrichment while also preparing students for future careers. Such diverse professions as engineering, teaching, law, medicine, and information science all require a college education. Most require training in graduate or professional school as well. Increasingly, even less specialized jobs acquire some【M5】______ postsecondary education. The development of new technologies and the globalization of the world economy have created high demand for workers with computer, communications, and other occupational skills that can be acquired at colleges or universities. For example, computers and other new technologies have eliminated many low-skilled jobs in variety of fields, but these【M6】______ same technologies have created widespread job opportunities for those who have the proper training. In addition, employees【M7】______ increasingly seek out college graduates who have gained the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to adopt to【M8】______ changing economic conditions. Students who live away from home during their college or university years typically experience a major turning point in their lives that has nothing to do with academics or professional【M9】______ training. For example, college offers many recent high school graduates their first opportunity to live on their own. Most first-year students welcome this increased independence, and【M10】______ many also find that living away from home, family, and friends can introduce unexpected challenges.

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