In the UK it is still common for people to say that they are "reading" for a degree! Each student has a tutor whom they can consult on any matter whether academic or personal.
More than 60% of higher degree students are now from outside the UK.
超过60%的高学位授予了来自海外的留学生.
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In the US and the UK on the other hand, where all the signs are that to a similar degree, children end up working for the same employer as their parents, the effect on social mobility is much greater.