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> But he didnt want to at first because he was going to miss "the college experience". This is a big part of the problem, in my opinion. It's marketing, pure a

by nkrisc 7y ago

> But he didnt want to at first because he was going to miss "the college experience". This is a big part of the problem, in my opinion. It's marketing, pure and simple. Spend tens of thousands of dollars for the college experience you've been indoctrinated with by mass media when you're in high school. You know, everything but the actual learning part.

hombre_fatal 7y ago
I went straight to UT Austin at 18 on a scholarship. My sisters rotted at home for two years at a community college before escalating to a major university. The "college experience" isn't a myth. I had a much better two years of personal and social development than they did due to the "college experience." The question is whether it's worth it after considering your finances and the cost of the particular school. But if money wasn't an option, most people aren't going to pick staying at mom's house age 18-20 like they're still in high school. You don't need marketing to see why that's quite shit.
- malvosenior 7y ago
  There are other options besides "the college experience" and "rotting at home". Get out into the real world and get a job. That will actually mature you far more than college, of which the "experience" consists mainly of irresponsible drinking.
  - brianwawok 7y ago
    What kind of jobs can you get with a HS diploma? Food prep? Factory? Are those really good for personal development?
    - malvosenior 7y ago
      Software developer, graphic designer, sales, technician, trades... Supporting yourself and socializing with people of different backgrounds and ages is definitely good for personal development.
    - okmokmz 7y ago
      I know multiple engineers that don't have college degrees and are earning well into the 6 figures
- okmokmz 7y ago
  >The "college experience" isn't a myth. I had a much better two years of personal and social development than they did due to the "college experience." I bought into this. Did a year of Engineering at USC because of it. Had a terrible experience; the "personal and social development" was mostly rich kids posturing. Decided to drop out and go back home. Completed an associates at a community college in 3 quarters, while working as a security intern. My employer paid me to finish my degree online. > But if money wasn't an option, most people aren't going to pick staying at mom's house age 18-20 like they're still in high school. With the money I had saved from jobs in highschool for the expensive university I chose I was able to put a down payment on a starter house. I guess some people may like "the college experience," but to me it was a huge scam. I saved myself from over a hundred thousand in debt, was able to purchase a house which has appreciated over 70%, earned an associates and bachelor nearly for free, and was able to work, earn money, and get promoted for the years I was in school. The "social and personal development" you supposedly miss out on can be supplemented by just getting involved in your community, and was way more real and beneficial than the general bullshit that college kids get into. I would recommend everyone do 2 years CC and 2 years university instead of 4 years at an expensive uni, and this is coming from someone who thought the 2 year CC and 2 year uni was embarrassing and wouldn't even consider it in highschool

by nkrisc 7y ago

hombre_fatal 7y ago

I went straight to UT Austin at 18 on a scholarship. My sisters rotted at home for two years at a community college before escalating to a major university. The "college experience" isn't a myth. I had a much better two years of personal and social development than they did due to the "college experience." The question is whether it's worth it after considering your finances and the cost of the particular school. But if money wasn't an option, most people aren't going to pick staying at mom's house age 18-20 like they're still in high school. You don't need marketing to see why that's quite shit.

malvosenior 7y ago
There are other options besides "the college experience" and "rotting at home". Get out into the real world and get a job. That will actually mature you far more than college, of which the "experience" consists mainly of irresponsible drinking.
- brianwawok 7y ago
  What kind of jobs can you get with a HS diploma? Food prep? Factory? Are those really good for personal development?
  - malvosenior 7y ago
    Software developer, graphic designer, sales, technician, trades... Supporting yourself and socializing with people of different backgrounds and ages is definitely good for personal development.
  - okmokmz 7y ago
    I know multiple engineers that don't have college degrees and are earning well into the 6 figures
okmokmz 7y ago
>The "college experience" isn't a myth. I had a much better two years of personal and social development than they did due to the "college experience." I bought into this. Did a year of Engineering at USC because of it. Had a terrible experience; the "personal and social development" was mostly rich kids posturing. Decided to drop out and go back home. Completed an associates at a community college in 3 quarters, while working as a security intern. My employer paid me to finish my degree online. > But if money wasn't an option, most people aren't going to pick staying at mom's house age 18-20 like they're still in high school. With the money I had saved from jobs in highschool for the expensive university I chose I was able to put a down payment on a starter house. I guess some people may like "the college experience," but to me it was a huge scam. I saved myself from over a hundred thousand in debt, was able to purchase a house which has appreciated over 70%, earned an associates and bachelor nearly for free, and was able to work, earn money, and get promoted for the years I was in school. The "social and personal development" you supposedly miss out on can be supplemented by just getting involved in your community, and was way more real and beneficial than the general bullshit that college kids get into. I would recommend everyone do 2 years CC and 2 years university instead of 4 years at an expensive uni, and this is coming from someone who thought the 2 year CC and 2 year uni was embarrassing and wouldn't even consider it in highschool