The Biggest Scam in the US!

[Grappler13]

The Unpopular Truth about College:

http://frontpagemag.com/Articles/Printable.asp?ID=24297

Been saying it for years. My solution is that everyone should go not only to College, but also get an M.D., a J.D. and a Ph.D. Then we'll all be rich, rich, rich!

How about a minimum raise increase to $50,000 per hour as well.

[gixxerboy1]

I completely agree. And a lot of the stuff i learned in college is completely useless to me but it was a requirement. I think college would be better if there was less required classes that aren't in you field that way you could take more in depth classes on what you need.

[Grappler13]

I completely agree. And a lot of the stuff i learned in college is completely useless to me but it was a requirement. I think college would be better if there was less required classes that aren't in you field that way you could take more in depth classes on what you need.

The only reason I went to undergrad was so that I could go to law school!

[Kärnfysikern]

I completely agree. And a lot of the stuff i learned in college is completely useless to me but it was a requirement. I think college would be better if there was less required classes that aren't in you field that way you could take more in depth classes on what you need.

kind of like it is in europe
We are not forced to take any class not relevant to our subject. Since I started university I have taken physics and maths and absolutely nothing else.

[G-1000]

All was looking for the easy way out.

Those who won't to learn will learn how to self educate. College is just a tool to be used to teach students how to do so.

[Prada]

Even if it may be percieved somewhat irrelevant or useless a university degree does tell a lot about a persons character and intelligence. That does not mean that a non higher educated individual is not smart however.

[biglouie250]

college is overpriced but to call it a scam and useless is laughable. college is what you make of it and its your responsibility to use all the resources that a university affords you. you can take as much or as little from those very important 4 years.

[CoreyTampa09]

Interesting read. But the bottom line remains. If you want to become a professional in something such as law, health fields, psychologist you need your undergrad degree to further your studies into graduate school.

[G-1000]

You all know that the Dr. that passed with a D is still called Dr.

[AnabolicAndre]

I wouldnt trade my college career for anything.

I know some of the classes where BS, but the knowledge and experience are invaluable.

[Grappler13]

Those who won't to learn will learn how to self educate. College is just a tool to be used to teach students how to do so.

Shouldn't we be "learning to learn" in highschool/middle school, etc? As soon as a BA or a BS becomes the standard, it no longer holds any weight. Graduating highschool used to mean something but with the following caveat, most undergraduate programs are just a scam.

Caveat: You can learn about a subject that you are interested in from people who are (hopefully" experts in that field and some undergrad degrees are immediately useful and transferable to the "real world" such as accounting/ physics/ pre-med/ engineering/ you get the idea. But the Kid who thinks his English degree is going to open the doors to corporate america is quite mistaken. Hell, even the degree in business really seems kinda sad at the undergrad level.

Ever seen a want ad for a political science major or a marketing major?

Hey, it's a necessary evil but I really hate watching college fees exceed the inflation rate by 15% and watching tenured professors continue to have their ta's actually teach the classes.

[biglouie250]

You all know that the Dr. that passed with a D is still called Dr.

i believe it was george carlin who said it, ill paraphrase.... "somewhere out there is the worlds worst doctor....think about it, there has to be a worst doctor!"

[gixxerboy1]

Under grad is a waste. I paid attention and didn't learn that much useful info. I learned alot of stuff that will never apply to anything i will use in my life or career. And i probably have forgot most of it. It just makes me made on how much i had to pay for my education and alot of it was for useless required classes.
Also Professors should actually teach. Not their t/a. I should get what i paid for and i don't feel i did.

[solid-d]

i learned how to drink 6 beers in 3mins.. Thats about it.. And yes, I still use that knowledge today..

[daem]

Under grad is a waste. I paid attention and didn't learn that much useful info. I learned alot of stuff that will never apply to anything i will use in my life or career. And i probably have forgot most of it. It just makes me made on how much i had to pay for my education and alot of it was for useless required classes.
Also Professors should actually teach. Not their t/a. I should get what i paid for and i don't feel i did.

For some, those "useless" classes might change the direction of their life.

I certainly didn't benefit from every class I took, but I most certainly learned something at the time.

Why do you think so many people change majors? I'd think that a solid portion either a.) couldn't handle the workload they were given, or b.) found something they liked better or felt was a better match for them.

Maybe Johnny Student from Anytown, USA originally wanted to be a doctor until he took a "useless" Anthropology class that made him question society's progress.

Not many of us have found our true calling in life, and college helps open our eyes to a broad cross-section of disciplines.

Necessary for success? No...Does it help? Of course.

[Surfstud18]

i still don't even know what to go to school for my girlfriend has 4 more years and she's a Dr lol just gotta stay with her

[Anabolic CEO]

I love Marketing!! Anybody know where to buy fake transcripts or find that easy way out....Like just get to the main point......ROFL..

I need to surf the web for a Doctors Lisence.lol

[Anabolic CEO]

I don't think they should have classes that are pointless, they should have classes that is like an internship of a degree you are looking for, it would be like going to work, but it would just be considered school. I don't have time for raising my hand and taking notes just to pass a pointless test that you will forget about.