> is the optimal way to forge an identity, function in society etc. etc. Well, pretty close. I'm against saying one thing is optimal for everyone, but I think

> is the optimal way to forge an identity, function in society etc. etc. Well, pretty close. I'm against saying one thing is optimal for everyone, but I think that it is better for many people than going straight into the work force. I'm 100% positive it could be replaced by something else, non-academic, but I'm not sure what it is. The person who does is probably a genius.