New times require new skills in new areas. This is the reason why the structure and syllabus are becoming obsolete. Many teams of teachers study new content of teaching materials and new ways of teaching. These efforts are supported by different organizations, beginning with the leadership of schools across the state authorities to the bodies of the European Union. In our study, students' point of view is examined. The group of respondents consists of both potential and current students, as well as the former ones. The emphasis is laid on finding skills which "ordinary people", according to their opinion, need for their personal and professional life. The aim of the research was to determine the knowledge and skills that should be part of the studies according to these people, and on the other hand, to point out things which they would gladly give up. The survey was conducted among schools at all levels, although the priority was the college level studies. Our expectations were confirmed in many ways. However, many of the requirements were inconsistent with the actual state of education. The knowledge gained in our research could help in creating track objects, their content and the form of teaching.