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I am completely opposed to the standard that everypone should attend a 4-year college or university in order to get a decent job or to avoid being judged and discriminated against by peers, employers and parents. Not only is college ridiculously unaffordable, but there is NO guarantee that you will immediately afterward land a job that provides enough income to live comfortably and pay your massive student loan debt at the same time. It is not a joke that most college students live on Ramen and may be forced to continue that diet until loans are paid off. Wouldn't it be great if they offered "College Lite" so you could take and pay for only the courses necessary to perform your chosen profession and skip all the BS liberal arts crap and "required electives". (I think that is an oxymoron, don't you?) Why must we pay to support the athletic teams and the arts if we have no intention of being a part of those activities? I am a fan of the arts so don't judge. I'm just making a point. I could go on, but the bottom line is that universities could slash costs for students in a huge way if we were allowed to only use and pay for what we actually want or need. Let's face it, not everyone is cut out for the rigors of a 4-year university or interested in the particular career directions they offer. What would we do if there were no plumbers, auto mechanics and electricians? Why do employers require a college education for positions that could be done by an applicant who is highly qualified and experienced but has no diploma? Unfortunately, the sad reality of today is that a degree of ANY kind will open doors that would otherwise be closed, but I still suggest you weigh the costs and benefits carefully and make a choice you can live with and still maybe afford to change directions a few years down the road if you want. Not that I'm at all passionate about this subject🙈.
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