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05-15-2011, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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College education is the largest scam in U.S. history
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06-11-2011, 08:10 PM | #4 |
It's spelled "wealthy". It is evident that you did NOT take a serious approach to school. Maybe you were looking at the "dumb bitches" hoping to employ them in your future "strip club"! haha!
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05-15-2011, 07:03 PM | #5 |
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Got about 25 mins into it (over an hour long).
Some things I agree, other I do not. The message I get so far is that 'student loans' and gov't policy is a scam. Gov't is artificially driving up the cost of college (much like the real estate market), but making loans accessible to everyone, regardless of credit. This causes artificial demand that drives up cost of college. In the end, college debts are higher. some loans may or not be paid, which further devalues the worth of the dollar. I don't see this as making college, overall, a scam. but it does make a compelling case of government involvement in student loans. Some professions ultimately will require some level of formal education or training. (you can't be a Medical Doctor through browsing the internet) Some schools are cheaper than others. (not everyone needs to go to USC w/ 60k +/year, or whatever those thieves charge today. I went to UCSD and paid maybe 7k annual for my undergraduate degree) Some degrees are more practical than others (engineering vs. say sociology). Education has NEVER been the only path to financial prosperity, although it remains the most conventional path to do so even outside of the US. A lot of other things are just a matter of inflation. The old folks in the US, who say 'the old times were harder' have HIGHLY questionable credibility unless they went through the great depression. IMO, if the gov't had to spend $$$ in a constructive way for the sake of education, they should fund public colleges in sense where the cost of college remains as affordable as possible, where ppl wouldn't even have to take out huge loans. Maybe keep city/state college tuition low, and not lay off teachers there. By driving loans artificially low, you wonder who is the true beneficiary? IMO, the real scam and failure is American public elementary & high schools, but that's another can of worms entirely. I'm convinced 'no child left behind' was a good policy. There has to be some level of quality control as far as HS graduation goes. Schools can't just graduate anyone, so that they can get their funding. It's not perfect, but it's a step in the right direction IMO. |
05-15-2011, 07:16 PM | #6 | |
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I'm working on undergrad at UCSD, and I'm MAKING money
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05-15-2011, 07:37 PM | #8 |
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hahah my dude
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05-15-2011, 07:37 PM | #11 |
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agreed there shouldn't be nomore student loans
cant wait to finish up...eehhh get a good job not in socal(emission reasons) make money then waste it on a dream daily drive/track car ...the life...
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05-15-2011, 11:15 PM | #12 |
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i think universities are scams. Like you get into debt, then graduate to get a job to pay your debt. I think community college is cool tho.
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05-15-2011, 11:33 PM | #13 | |
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I watched most of it... lol
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Dentist lady should have taken a few more math classes and a reality check.
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05-16-2011, 09:15 PM | #20 |
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it's not the only way but it's a good thing to do if you don't know wtf you want to do after HS.
my advice is go to a community college and knock out that general ed, I paid about 270 a semester plus 300 for books, I was living at home and it all 90 units transferred to 60 quarter units at a CSU SAME SHIT |
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I totally agree with you about attending community college before applying to college/universities but it's not very reasonable to say go to college right after hs when you have no idea what you want to do with your life. I've attended both and regret not finishing an associates program at CC. Another option I don't think has been mentioned is joining the military. Google post 911 g.i. bill. Its worth ALOT. I also regret not joining before I went to school and wasted time and money.
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05-16-2011, 10:51 PM | #22 |
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Thats sort of what I was saying.
City colleges ( and other public colleges ) are the best deal out there. I can't speak for other states, but in CA if you apply yourself in HS or even city college, Its not difficult to transfer into a decent reasonable cost college, like UCLA. Why would anyone want to go to USC for 60k vs UCLA for say 10k for the same bachelors degree is beyond me. |
05-17-2011, 11:14 PM | #24 |
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i only go to college because i cant find a job and cant pursue my career choice until im 21.
but this was my last semester because i cant afford to return due to rising costs. its bullshit really. and i cant find a job because i dont have a degree and/or im not bilingual. its a viscious cycle. |
05-17-2011, 11:27 PM | #25 |
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I'm going into my 3rd year at college and I haven't learned a god damn thing. The majority of jobs you get with a degree need training anyway to learn to do the job so what is the point?
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05-18-2011, 08:29 PM | #26 |
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College on Credit is what has ruined it IMO. Much like everythign in life, if you can't afford it, you're not trying hard enough for it.
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05-18-2011, 08:32 PM | #27 |
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Iunno, i feel like the credit is necessary. nobody is going to go to med school and work enough hours to pay for it at the same time. and if you wanted to save up for it you'd end up being 40 years old before you even started.
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05-18-2011, 08:54 PM | #28 |
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I guess the 'Bruery' ha clouted my thought, but you are right. IMO certain desirable things are deserved of credit, but my comment was directed at these bums taking bullshit credits towards nonsensical majors...and then bitching that college was wack when they have a degree in Lawncare and can't get that CIA job kinda deal.
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college is great (it was for me in many respects) but have a good idea of what you want to become career wise I didn't so I chose the most challenging thing I could and now I have a Physics degree that I've never put to use not to say my education was pointless organization, task management, work ethic and the confidence in knowing that I can do anything I put my mind to is a direct result of my education I love my job but it's demanding and carries a great deal of responsibility and stress I didn't go to school to learn it I was brought into a 'sink or swim' situation by a friend (whom I met at a 240 meet btw) couldn't have done it without my education background and on the other hand: my boss/friend who runs the company I work at is a HS drop out one of a few people I've met in my life that is literally too smart for school |
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