That may be intended as hyperbole. If it is meant sincerely, it is the kind of idea that falls apart in the actual world - especially if someone wants to gradu

That may be intended as hyperbole. If it is meant sincerely, it is the kind of idea that falls apart in the actual world - especially if someone wants to graduate with Honors in a degree program that requires higher maths. That isn't to deny there is a lot of societal bullshit involving higher education, but that's true in many aspects of life.