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<blockquote data-quote="midwest_struttin" data-source="post: 1452251" data-attributes="member: 20980"><p>American here. I'm well aware in countries like European ones college is free although living expenses might be higher. Be a lifelong learner and take action with your knowledge, anyone pushing college is out of touch with the times or has a financial agenda to make you a slave to the system. </p><p></p><p>I agree with the general sentiment here. College for me was a royal waste of time but at this point complaining about it won't change anything. Even with STEM I don't agree with that as a topic like Computer Science can be learned online and by committing to a 4 year or even 2 year masters is a ripoff and by the time you begin job searching chances are high some of the knowledge is outdated. I don't want to get into detail but I'm kind of thinking about going back. If we're about to see the mother of all economic meltdowns next year might as well take out a fixed interest rate loan and game the system? This thread can help me make my decision or if I should look into other opportunities. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>My hands down "favorite" professor was this liberal foreign import from a commie country espousing commie ideology. In hindsight I realize supporting the IMF, the World Bank, and failed economists like Jeffery Sachs is a surefire sign of a liberal blowhard. I had another who advocated for altruism and peaceful foreign affairs. Only in America can you push your crazy ideology when in the real world money is generally the end all be all and cruel people stomp on others. If I had to compile a list of a top 10 must read books for people in their early 20s I think Status by Paul Fussell would be on that list. It doesn't matter the situation, location, or occupation that book explains every social situation. </p><p></p><p>I've heard of a boomer PhD in my alma mater who although she was highly qualified to talk about the subject she was boorish and couldn't interact with people without bringing money to the house (the university). I can't prove it but I think people in corporate America think PhDs are mentally unstable. </p><p></p><p>PS I'm not sure if the thread still exists but I swear I read on here to sign up for classes at the local community college and use the college resources like the gym and the library.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="midwest_struttin, post: 1452251, member: 20980"] American here. I'm well aware in countries like European ones college is free although living expenses might be higher. Be a lifelong learner and take action with your knowledge, anyone pushing college is out of touch with the times or has a financial agenda to make you a slave to the system. I agree with the general sentiment here. College for me was a royal waste of time but at this point complaining about it won't change anything. Even with STEM I don't agree with that as a topic like Computer Science can be learned online and by committing to a 4 year or even 2 year masters is a ripoff and by the time you begin job searching chances are high some of the knowledge is outdated. I don't want to get into detail but I'm kind of thinking about going back. If we're about to see the mother of all economic meltdowns next year might as well take out a fixed interest rate loan and game the system? This thread can help me make my decision or if I should look into other opportunities. My hands down "favorite" professor was this liberal foreign import from a commie country espousing commie ideology. In hindsight I realize supporting the IMF, the World Bank, and failed economists like Jeffery Sachs is a surefire sign of a liberal blowhard. I had another who advocated for altruism and peaceful foreign affairs. Only in America can you push your crazy ideology when in the real world money is generally the end all be all and cruel people stomp on others. If I had to compile a list of a top 10 must read books for people in their early 20s I think Status by Paul Fussell would be on that list. It doesn't matter the situation, location, or occupation that book explains every social situation. I've heard of a boomer PhD in my alma mater who although she was highly qualified to talk about the subject she was boorish and couldn't interact with people without bringing money to the house (the university). I can't prove it but I think people in corporate America think PhDs are mentally unstable. PS I'm not sure if the thread still exists but I swear I read on here to sign up for classes at the local community college and use the college resources like the gym and the library. [/QUOTE]
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