I'd say that the fellows returning to college aren't taking this as a resume builder, but as a useful series of experiences that they've learned from. From talk

I'd say that the fellows returning to college aren't taking this as a resume builder, but as a useful series of experiences that they've learned from. From talking to them, many express that these experience have focused/clarified what they hope to gain from college, intellectually and personally. As a fellow, I personally don't see this as a complete alternative to college, but more a support system for working on my project at this point in my life. I still value college and am excited to complete it; I have outstanding intellectual pursuits left there. There just aren't enough hours in the day for college to compete with my project (and vice versa) right now. I'm not sure I need or want more padding on my resume, just more hours in my day.