What do you think about this? Some claim that the traditional college education is on its way out. They argue people can build their own curriculum with YouTube videos, online courses, and look up information on Wikipedia.
I agree that there are problems. The cost of college is unnecessarily inflated, sometimes for no other reason than for one school to preserve its ultra-competitive image. Some schools are becoming degree mills, where even C's and D's get you a bachelor's, diminishing the value of the degree overall. And there are definitely other ways to pursue your professional objectives, with or without first going to college.
However, the decentralization of information and the traditional college experience are by no means mutually exclusive. Rather, it's a move to what academia is supposed to be about: a democratic exchange of knowledge, where scholarly resources are openly shared.
I agree that there are problems. The cost of college is unnecessarily inflated, sometimes for no other reason than for one school to preserve its ultra-competitive image. Some schools are becoming degree mills, where even C's and D's get you a bachelor's, diminishing the value of the degree overall. And there are definitely other ways to pursue your professional objectives, with or without first going to college.
However, the decentralization of information and the traditional college experience are by no means mutually exclusive. Rather, it's a move to what academia is supposed to be about: a democratic exchange of knowledge, where scholarly resources are openly shared.
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Fine, but we will still want college in 15 years.
A Day In The Life of a Business School Student
Considering business school?
The "Transfer Moment"
It's becoming increasingly popular for students to start at a community college.
ACT Scores By State
Table of average ACT scores across the country.
Academic Advisors and the Wizard of Oz
A trip to your advisor may help you realize the strengths you had all along.
Ultimate Airport Dining Guide
Traveling home for Thanksgiving? Here's a list of some of the best airport food.
