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The main value-add of going to a university isn't attaining an education, it's gaining access to a strong network of educated people. This is something which ca
by kec 11y ago
The main value-add of going to a university isn't attaining an education, it's gaining access to a strong network of educated people. This is something which can't be replaced by self education (which, you'll actually be expected to do at university anyway).
- staunch 11y agoIn other words, you're buying membership in a club.
- dikdik 11y agoYes, how else would we keep the poor people out?
- vonmoltke 11y agoThe vast majority of universities are not going to get you a strong network. Additionally, the vast majority of high school students are fed a line that focuses on the academics and minimizes or ignores the networking.
- rhodysurf 11y agoThere are networks to be made everywhere. They arent just going to be gifted to you no matter what school you go to.
- vonmoltke 11y agoWhen there are only 13 EEs in your graduating class, no there aren't. Also, I never said anything about having things "gifted", and I'm not sure how what I said gives that impression. In fact, I was specifically complaining that common college prep for high school students does not tell them about these tangential things they should be doing at the next level.