> When most people think "education", they aren't talking about learning, but the complete package of learning, social activities, and making connections. That

> When most people think "education", they aren't talking about learning, but the complete package of learning, social activities, and making connections. That is expensive. You need a nice campus with plenty of green space to lie about and play frisbee. Unfortunately this expensive-frisbee-throwing-star-gazing-social-networking-package is a requirement to just get past the front door of most places. Some of us really don't need or want the social aspect of college. I'd like to get a BSStat degree and a BMath degree, and I'd like to do this without having to throw a frisbee at someone. At the same time I don't want to get a print-out from <insert shady fly-by-night internet college>. Personally I believe there are more people like me (just give me the degree and keep social networking at the bar) but I don't know if there has been any studies to prove either way.