Uniforms teach students about discipline, duty, tradition, respect and honor. That may sound like a lot to expect from simple white and black outfits, but you’d be surprised by the depth and breadth of their meaning. Learning to dress the same teaches discipline (think a complex version of getting in line). A sense of duty is inculcated in appreciating that although on some days you may not feel like wearing the same outfit as others, it’s your duty to do so (like putting on a work outfit and shoes instead of just sweatpants and flip-flops to go to work). Tradition is handed down by people born before you, and if wearing student uniforms didn’t kill them, it probably won’t kill you.
Honor is a high form of respect and universities are institutions of higher education. Notice the word “higher” before education? Wearing a uniform is a way for students to show higher respect for their higher institution (like how people used to dress up to get on the plane—to show respect to the lofty vehicle—pity people don’t show that kind of respect any more). Also, not everyone gets to go to university and wear the student uniform, so show some pride! (OK, add pride to the list. Come to think of it, modesty and courtesy, too.)