>That cannot be said of today's highschool students. Of those that have a chance to make it to college, it probably can be said. >I truly enjoy being able to

>That cannot be said of today's highschool students. Of those that have a chance to make it to college, it probably can be said. >I truly enjoy being able to follow science even though is has nothing to do with my field. And this is a great side benefit of getting a good education. But taking out a 5 figure loan to buy this benefit? If you are already getting a degree that will ensure your ability to pay back your loans, then adding a few more classes just to explore areas of interest is a pretty good deal. Often the cost is only that of textbooks and lab fees if you were already at full time.