> University is supposed to provide networking opportunities, cross-pollinate interesting theoretical ideas that have limited practical application and provide

> University is supposed to provide networking opportunities, cross-pollinate interesting theoretical ideas that have limited practical application and provide a feeder ramp into the research community. If universities try to teach employable skills it will be hugely inefficient compared to teaching people skills in entry level jobs. Not to sound flippant, but if this is the case, why do we bother requiring a university degree for really any job?