joesampson said:
A facebook group with 6 members is your evidence of the dimished value of a college degree? You can't be serious. It's true that a college degree is not a guarantee of economic success, but that's dependant on one's effort and inherent skills. What is true is that with the exception of certain industries, functions, and entrepreneurs with great ideas and execution, a college degree is necessary for most high skilled, long-term careers. I certainly would not have aquired my previous lucrative position at a large global media firm without my college career and would not be currently attending a top global business school which combined with hard work, will certainly result in an even higher level of success. In addition, there are intangible benefits to a college education that can't really be aquired elsewhere. The caliber of different minds and experiences you encounter in college are invaluable. College is more than just books and lectures. It's an unforgetable, fully rewarding, and wholistic experience that everyone with a will and means should strive to take advantage of. College may not be for everyone but for those who are willing to take advantage of all aspe college weercts of it, college is a lifelong rewarding experience. |
I posted the link to the videos on there.
As far as the "intangibles" I give you Penn and Teller's TV show on college (this is part 1 of 3):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_m0uhToV94
The BIG point has to do with costs vs reward. If college were free, sure, go for it. But, if you left with debt in the 5 and 6 figure range, is it worth it then? You can't escape this debt either. They will even garnish social security payments to pay it back.
