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> 4 years of education, with a lot of the material being superfluous to what you end up doing. Not sure that is the problem of universities though. Look at com
by bosie 5y ago
> 4 years of education, with a lot of the material being superfluous to what you end up doing.
Not sure that is the problem of universities though. Look at computer science, I wish I would be able to apply my bsc/msc education in my job but that simply is not the case.
Sure, university taught me how to think in a different way but the actual course work is not so helpful. I would not fault the university for this.
It sounds like what you want is an apprenticeship-system and not a university.
- adam_arthur 5y agoDo people go to university to become "educated" or to get a job? The answer to that question should motivate the shape of the education system. The answer is implied, of course, but pretty obvious people go into debt for hopes of better employment opportunities.
- bosie 5y agoNot sure I understand the question. Universities are for shaping future researchers and teaching you the foundations. If you don't need the foundations for your future job, do not attend a university. To me at least, this does not imply changing universities...
- adam_arthur 5y agoUniversities are for getting a degree as a signaling tool for getting a job. A tiny percentage of people go into research, yes.
- bosie 5y agoNo, universities are for Research and if people misuse it, it’s the problem or the people and not the universities But it sounds like you want universities to change