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College or university isn't what it's cracked up to be... - bjcheung77 - 07-13-2024
My son dropped out of high school to teach himself and later decided against college. I supported him every step of the way.
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/family/my-son-dropped-out-of-high-school-to-teach-himself-and-later-decided-against-college-i-supported-him-every-step-of-the-way/ar-BB1pUPVk
We Spoke to Our College Son Once a Week and This Happened
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/we-spoke-to-our-college-son-once-a-week-and-this-happened/ar-BB1mVNwO
I went to university and immediately realised I wouldn't get the help I needed
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/i-went-to-university-and-immediately-realised-i-wouldn-t-get-the-help-i-needed/ar-BB1pbeQo
RE: College or university isn't what it's cracked up to be... - withrown - 07-13-2024
TBH, I'm still mad traditional college wasn't as cool as the movie Real Genius.
RE: College or university isn't what it's cracked up to be... - ReyMysterioso - 07-14-2024
I always call higher Ed a racket. It's a total ripoff for what little you actually learn imo.
RE: College or university isn't what it's cracked up to be... - bjcheung77 - 07-14-2024
Basically, I find higher ed goes in all directions, if someone wants to learn a particular field or subject area, I would suggest the trifecta if possible (certs, classes, experience) and then shoot for the degree of choice. People have control on how to get into higher ed, by deciding which degree or institution matches them best...