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22lligm
03-27-2016, 03:22 AM
But I'm also someone that believes in education for educations sake.

This is how I feel too when it comes to a college education. For me college wasn't just about getting that degree. Some of my happiest moments have been school related. Like studying intensely and getting a good grade always made me genuinely happy & same with when I was accepted into my dream school. You also get introduced to new things (I first learned about the career I want to pursue my freshman year). Plus if you choose to major in something you're interested in then you will enjoy learning. I sound so nerdy lol but thats just how I look at it. Success is relative though and it would be dumb to say college is required for EVERYONE to be successful. I just think that education shouldn't just be looked at as something to put on your resume and there are many other benefits to it.

Obsession91
03-27-2016, 07:45 PM
Do you think that a college education is a requirement for complete success?

No.I think it doesn't hurt to have a degree, the pockets a little maybe. But success is more so dependent on drive, motivation and ambition the key elements & requirements for success.But like I believe someone else mentioned earlier it does help if you have a specialized skill or skills set.Some of these folks were college drop outs & some never went to college. At the end of the day I think success is dependent on ambition & drive.



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LilLadyLux
03-27-2016, 07:57 PM
Educate yourself regardless of school, education is broad and important. Know how to read something and apply it in the real world, following step by step directions (take a chem Lab and it's shocking how many people simply can not do this). You should be able to Google how to knit, and eventually learn knitting IMO. That's part of what college teaches you, HOW to learn, but it's an unnecessary and expensive step if you don't have a clear goal.

When I hear people saying they don't know what that want to do, and they get some of the liberal arts degrees or a a simple 4 year psych... What an expensive waste. You can do those same jobs with a year or two of experience (even if it initially they prefer degree candidates they love to promote within to capable people). If you have a specific job, Physicians Assistant say, then yes you need that specific degree and it's a good investment. I apologize if I offend anyone, education is invaluble, but paying 60-80,000 for a history or an English degree that you can't teaxh, or get a job with is cray.

What I've seen in my life is that the most successful people are entrepreneurs, working for yourself is the way to go if at all possible.

Tourdefranzia
03-31-2016, 02:08 PM
What I've seen in my life is that the most successful people are entrepreneurs, working for yourself is the way to go if at all possible.

Degrees in the humanities are excellent for entrepreneurs. It gives you the mental flexibility to out-think and disrupt common wisdom. You can also find most of the course work online, for free. :)