01-22-2013, 05:43 AM
I'm mixed on the for-proft argument. A large chunk of traditional B&M schools are offering online programs. I believe this is a direct result of for-profit institutions pioneering the online model (showing that it works) and also the for-profits taking a huge market share. The non-profits may not have a profit motive, but they definitley have a revenue motive. Go to any state school that offers and MBA and see how the cost per credit for the MBA is usually at least double other masters programs and definintley more than the bachelors. These institutions are using market forces (including the profit motive) to fund other areas of the school. So the MBAs who are working are double funding the philosopy major; first they're subsidising the philophy major's tuition, second they're paying the taxes that funds unemployment for the philosophy major. (joking, but not)...So I'm glad for the UoPs of the world that make it possible for us to pursue degrees online, but I am completely appalled at the behavior of the for profits in recruiting and leaving unprepared students to dry and charging uncle sam for it.
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PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
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