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<blockquote data-quote="soonersfan" data-source="post: 1631251" data-attributes="member: 9063"><p>I apologize in advance for the sidetrack here. I just had a conversation with my wife yesterday where I argued how over rated a college education has become. For the record, I have a Bachelor's and a Master's. I am not saying there is no value in it but that it has become over rated. </p><p></p><p>If you are going to college for a specific career path, i.e. doctor, accountant, lawyer, teacher, etc., then I get it. If you are going to college, just because that is what the President thinks you need to do, I am not sure that is the best decision. The most successful people I know did not go to college. We've lowered our academic standards to let almost anyone in and let almost anyone graduate. You can get an in MBA by going to class one night a week for a year, give me a break.</p><p></p><p>We have basically diluted the value of a college degree based on this ridiculous premise that everyone needs to go college. All these people are wasting thousands of dollars and years of their life, delaying the inevitable and wondering why business aren't lined up at graduation to pay them $100k for their general studies degree. I think being a mechanic, plumber, electrician or framer can be a noble and profitable profession. Why doesn't the president encourage people not to throw their money and tax payer money away on college when they may be best suited for another profession.</p><p></p><p>Contrary to what I've just stated, I'll encourage my kids to go to college but with a specific career path in mind. If they don't have a career path in mind, I may encourage them to work for a while and figure it out before going back to school. So Veggie, I applaud you for having ambition and a good work ethic. If you decide to go to college later so you can pursue a path unattainable without a degree, good for your too. I'm guessing you are going to be just fine either way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="soonersfan, post: 1631251, member: 9063"] I apologize in advance for the sidetrack here. I just had a conversation with my wife yesterday where I argued how over rated a college education has become. For the record, I have a Bachelor's and a Master's. I am not saying there is no value in it but that it has become over rated. If you are going to college for a specific career path, i.e. doctor, accountant, lawyer, teacher, etc., then I get it. If you are going to college, just because that is what the President thinks you need to do, I am not sure that is the best decision. The most successful people I know did not go to college. We've lowered our academic standards to let almost anyone in and let almost anyone graduate. You can get an in MBA by going to class one night a week for a year, give me a break. We have basically diluted the value of a college degree based on this ridiculous premise that everyone needs to go college. All these people are wasting thousands of dollars and years of their life, delaying the inevitable and wondering why business aren't lined up at graduation to pay them $100k for their general studies degree. I think being a mechanic, plumber, electrician or framer can be a noble and profitable profession. Why doesn't the president encourage people not to throw their money and tax payer money away on college when they may be best suited for another profession. Contrary to what I've just stated, I'll encourage my kids to go to college but with a specific career path in mind. If they don't have a career path in mind, I may encourage them to work for a while and figure it out before going back to school. So Veggie, I applaud you for having ambition and a good work ethic. If you decide to go to college later so you can pursue a path unattainable without a degree, good for your too. I'm guessing you are going to be just fine either way. [/QUOTE]
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