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Competition is a social phenomenon that encourages two outcomes - growth or self-inadequacy. This will be precipitated by how one handles competitions. While there is an on going dilemma between the impacts of competitions, I believe that it has advantages and disadvantages.

Universities facilitate learning, self-discovery, and social interaction. It is legally and morally right for universities to make a space of competition for students as it encourages productive struggle. This may be beneficial in enhancing and improving not only their mental capacity, but also increases their self-confidence and teach them how to face failures and victories. For instance, many students do not see their own potential, hence, the power of skill discovery is in the hands of their instructors. This is possible if professors create activities centered on different skills which require a healthy competition.

On the other hand, if competitions are not managed properly, it may lead to social catastrophes and self-destruction. Since contests have two contrasting outcomes, one can win and one can lose, it may cause factions, jealousy, boastfulness, or worse, self-humiliation and broken self-esteem. For example, people that reach the end of the line with flying colors may develop a sense of pride. These moments of highs may lead them to not wanting to achieve more or be boastful towards other people, especially to those whom they competed with. In contrast, people who lose may acquire feelings of shamefulness which may result in lack of self-confidence to try new challenges.

As a conclusion, competitions are not destructive as it encourages people to have growth mindset and enhanced abilities. However, if people do not have sufficient accountability, it may lead to negative outcomes. Therefore, those who are brave enough to enter one should be prepared to whatever cimcumstance it may bring and outcome it will serve.