How many of you actually have college educations?

[mason]

Exactly. I'm very interested in learning and gaining new knowledge. As well as meeting new people and having a good time. Even though I don't necessarily need college, I'll be glad that I didn't drop out or didn't go all together. I'm not in it for the job, I'm in it for the knowledge.

Doesn't anybody else have the burning desire to learn something amazing? I'm a physics major going for a PHD in high energy/particle physics, and the more and more I read about it, the more crazy and outrageous things I learn. Some of the things I have told to my other friends and they don't even believe me. I just think that's awesome. I'm getting to the point I never thought I would, I'm actually starting to LOVE going to class, studying, and learning. Here's the catch, I'm not looking to ever get a job or make money in this field. That is unless I end up liking it that much more than IM.

I just hate the excuse: "I don't need to go to school because I'm making a lot of money already"... if you're still thinking in that mindset something is seriously wrong. At this point the thought of school shouldn't be about getting a good job and making money. If you already have money you should be thinking of it as a way to become more intelligent and learn something about yourself and life. That's how I think of it anyway.

The point is, you can't put a price on knowledge.

It's inconceivable to me why anybody would pass up an opportunity like learning.

Nick

P.S. I do understand that college is not for everyone, but I'm glad that the people who figured that out at least tried.

I personally dislike school simply because too much emphasis is put on grades. I love learning new things(especially in computer science), but hate being judged on my mistakes. If school actually cared about learning and education, then they really need to change things up. At the moment it's just a grindfest of regurgitated knowledge so you can simply pass a test. 80% of the time, you learn nothing doing this.

 

[nickclarson]

I personally dislike school simply because too much emphasis is put on grades. I love learning new things(especially in computer science), but hate being judged on my mistakes. If school actually cared about learning and education, then they really need to change things up. At the moment it's just a grindfest of regurgitated knowledge so you can simply pass a test. 80% of the time, you learn nothing doing this.

I guess it must depend on the major then, because I've learned more now than I ever have. It could be highly attributed to the fact that I do a lot of out of class research and reading because of my interest. I do agree the grade thing kind of sucks... but how else are you going to teach 300 kids at one time?

I'm also not sure why you would disregard college all together based on that simple fact. Like people have been saying, there is more to it then just the grades and even the learning itself.

You have to start somewhere. Sure you can teach yourself everything, but I think it's a necessity to be exposed to other's ideas and opinions. It's also a great way to meet people who can help you and only accelerate your learning process. It's thanks to some of the teachers where I am now that I am getting so involved.

Who knows. I will say though that we do all have our own opinions which is definitely a good thing.



Nick

 

[mason]

I guess it must depend on the major then, because I've learned more now than I ever have. It could be highly attributed to the fact that I do a lot of out of class research and reading because of my interest. I do agree the grade thing kind of sucks... but how else are you going to teach 300 kids at one time?

I'm also not sure why you would disregard college all together based on that simple fact. Like people have been saying, there is more to it then just the grades and even the learning itself.

You have to start somewhere. Sure you can teach yourself everything, but I think it's a necessity to be exposed to other's ideas and opinions. It's also a great way to meet people who can help you and only accelerate your learning process. It's thanks to some of the teachers where I am now that I am getting so involved.

Who knows. I will say though that we do all have our own opinions which is definitely a good thing.



Nick

I don't disregard school I still attend uni.