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People—and not just "elites"—actually go to college to learn things. This is way too cynical/contrarian of a take. Attend more actual college, read less Howard
by vehemenz 4y ago
People—and not just "elites"—actually go to college to learn things. This is way too cynical/contrarian of a take.
Attend more actual college, read less Howard Zinn.
- Forgeties79 4y agoYeah, I really don’t like the above take either. I have a history degree, and I’ve done very well for myself at a tech company. The writing and critical thinking skills I acquired have given me a huge leg up over more “technically minded” people in many situations (though I would never go as far as to say they wasted their time or I always have an advantage. It’s case by case, like most things in life). He’s basically doing the “kids go to college and get a useless English degree” line that many boomers throw around, just with different window dressing.
- randomdata 4y agoUnless, perhaps, you are in a coma it is impossible to go anywhere and not learn something. That includes going to college. But there would be no reason for one to single college out amid all the places one goes to learn things. The parent is referring to things that college is seen as being relatively unique in offering.