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There's a third option, which is to ignore the system. There's no binary choice between fighting or playing the system - you can simply do without it. A compre
by caeril 5y ago
There's a third option, which is to ignore the system. There's no binary choice between fighting or playing the system - you can simply do without it.
A comprehensive CS education is available for free for anyone sufficiently motivated and able to structure a proper curriculum for themselves.
That leaves the credentials and weak social networks that the system provides. Well, you have four years you're no longer wasting in the system to create a portfolio and build your own network. Plenty of time.
Done.
- alexb_ 5y ago"build your own network" A lot of people go to college to build that network... and also, almost every single young person does not go to college for the reason of wanting to learn. They want the piece of paper that allows them to get jobs. You have infinite potential to learn as much as you want, but that means jack to anyone who requires a degree.