Good to see others catching on.
University/Higher education in a decent portion of cases is a very poor decision. Not that all college is bad, but it's forced so much on people, it's 'expected' of many, which creates a horrible problem.
Ultimately, the most important question one can ask is 'what do I want to do the rest of my life?' and find out if a college education is needed to acquire the set of skills. In many cases, it's not.
Far too many people go to college for the 'experience' and not acquiring the skills needed for their profession. Sadly, many jobs require degrees not because they're needed, but just to show that you applied yourself to learning the profession. A friend of mine has a BA in IT. When he applied for the job he currently has, their exact words were 'we don't care if you have a college education. All that 4 year degree shows us is that you took the time to learn. That's it' - a $60,000+ piece of paper.
The vast majority of people I know that have college educations (especially females) aren't using their degree in any way, shape or form, and are working menial jobs.
That's why I think that technical schools are far more practical. Our local technical school churns out hundreds of students a year in good work fields for in-demand jobs at a fraction of college tuition prices.
As for myself? I didn't go to college...Used the saved money to start a business. My girlfriend did the same thing. We're far more successful than any other person we know. Everyone that went to college has just got out, and are trying (and some failing) to get in their career of choice. On the other hand, we both have good jobs, and own about $300,000 in rental properties with ~$100,000 in mortgage payments - far more equity than our comparable friends that are $50,000 in debt for college.
College is good for some, but not for others. The most important thing is the desire to work in a given profession, rather than making a $50,000 mistake for a degree you may never use.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
