Thank you for a very informative post. Very interesting. The supposed purpose of a 'well rounded education' in a democracy is to continual the ongoing Conversation that makes a society examine itself and vibrant. - - Seems to me that we should encourage critical thinking and creativity from an early age,and an understanding of what it means to be a citizen. As a kid, in Arizona we had to pass a test in history and civics in order to graduate on to junior high school. (I have no idea if this is a state requirement down there now.) - - - Seems that we could invest in good ole' sets of "The Great Books of the Western World", set up discussion groups - - and have far more well rounded students for a lot less money & time than is being spent today. (In addition, students seemed to be more enthusiastic and engaged in such a program, and better see the relevance of these topics to their own lives.) - - Perhaps universities will be forced to look at innovative thinking and at what is being done in Europe and other places in around the world for a new educational paradigm. Regards, - - -
Which is the "easier" answer to rising demand for higher education: 1.) Build new schools/classrooms, hire more professors. 2.) Raise tuition knowing that govt will help subdisize with low int loans and grants. The correct answer does not require a college degree
Remember this..... This is not a discussion about a negative event.... ................................................................ If one viewed the creativity and innovation of a proper cross segment per 1000 individuals.... Who were given a level educational playing field.... Yeah it is possble .....not to have to "go off to college".... The college....and willing people are close by....and augmented by the best there is in the world.... Any willing individual can afford.......the main cost being committment and time.......not money...... ..................................................................... And from the same group....on a relative basis....productivity and innovation increases many times ....versus what once was..... ...................................................................... The seeds have been planted....and the plant is going to grow..... ..................................................................... Structural change has to occur in every segment of the US Economy..... Education is one of them......
Indeed they do. Of course, you don't start clinical work until the age of 21 I believe. Source: My brother who just started training to become a doctor in the UK. Shocker isn't it? Since the UK government pays for a lot of your education, it really is in their best interest to make sure you get in and out of the system as soon as possible and start paying them back (with taxes etc...) Same applies for Law school. You start law school at the age of 18. It is an under-grad degree. You finish by the time you are 21. If you don't believe me, check out this link to Oxford university. It shows a list of undergraduate courses available. You'll see Law and Medicine http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/courses/index.html
The higher education system in the U. S. is a racket that compares with Fannie Mae, AIG, and California.