I think college is a great value if you are entering a technical field (computer science, engineering, medical). If you are going because "Mommy and Daddy" want me to or seeking some worthless degree at a school that cost more than a Humvee every semester, you're wasting your time. The college system could certainly be more efficient, though. Most schools require you to piss away a good 30-40% of your time on worthless classes that just get in the way of your intended major. I went to school to get my engineering degree, which means I want to learn math/science/technical class, not fucking women's studies, physical education, or something about religion. It's too bad there isn't the college equivalent of vo-tech for tech fields. Of course, schools will not change because they do this to pad your degree costs, but the fact you have to waste your time on them still chaps my hide.
Yep, exactly...I also knew an Australian chap who double majored in mechanical and electrical engineering and he did it in about the same time I did my EE. Bet you guess which courses he didn't have to take.
Professional jobs are usually available to those with college degrees, not HS diplomas plus training. engineering, teaching, medical, computer and most others require BS minimum.
you took a beating a few weeks ago from some trying the "I am a game design, the heck with college path..." So you went silent, waited a few weeks to try and come back and hope they just went away?
TOTALLY, TOTALLY AGREE. Especially with all of the OUTSOURCING going on today. Pick the wrong field...and you've got a .... LOSER. Huge tuition bills, and low pay. That's America today.
this site is full of losers. I'm not saying I'm some super winner, either. But come on. My friends with Ivy league degrees work for top tier investment banks and consulting firms. Others are in medical school. Even those with just below Ivy degrees have solid career paths. 4th tier state school grads aren't doin great. It's all about the name on your resume. Yes, there are some who manage to do well despite going to a shit school but it's rare...
That says it all. Are you a foreign national or something ? Taking advantage of the USA are you ? You are judging our educational system ? Wow, you must feel ..... what's the word ?..... ENTITLED ?
ya guys, an eduction is worthless.... Male, age 25+ (US census data) Less than 9th grade $15,461 High school drop-out $18,990 High school graduate $28,763 Some college $35,073 Associates degree $39,015 Bachelor's degree $50,916 Bachelor's degree or more $55,751 Master's degree $61,698 Professional degree $88,530 Doctorate degree $73,853 It's great that some of you non-grads are traders and make lots of money, but it's not so good for the rest of the average folks out there who have to work a 9-5. You are the exception, not the rule. I can't think of one friend from university who doesn't have a good job right now. But I don't have enough fingers to count the number of non-college people I know without jobs or seeking something more than minimum wage. But whatever. Be angry all you want. Don't save up for your kids college funds. It's not worth it apparently. Fuck the system....