I hold a CS degree in Europe, for free. I definitely see your point and - as an european outsider - understand and agree with you. However, I think your perspe

I hold a CS degree in Europe, for free. I definitely see your point and - as an european outsider - understand and agree with you. However, I think your perspective is strictly linked to the US experience. University should not only be a place to pursue a career, or at least they should not advise it as such. It's a formation experience in different aspects. Obviously, your perspective change when it's so financially demanding.