College is a waste of time - CNN.com - 49 views
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Brian Mull on 03 Jun 11Marketing oneself in society today is a skill that all students MUST have, but too many schools are ignoring.
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Of course, some people want a formal education. I do not think everyone should leave college, but I challenge my peers to consider the opportunity cost of going to class. If you want to be a doctor, going to medical school is a wise choice. I do not recommend keeping cadavers in your garage. On the other hand, what else could you do during your next 50-minute class? How many e-mails could you answer? How many lines of code could you write?
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People who are successful in this area have a drive to be successful. We need to meet our students where they are, and we need to construct learning experiences in a way that engages their passions and promotes this drive. Schools and teachers can do this, but school and classroom structures need to change.
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I left college two months ago because it rewards conformity rather than independence, competition rather than collaboration, regurgitation rather than learning and theory rather than application. Our creativity, innovation and curiosity are schooled out of us.
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36% of college graduates showed no improvement in critical thinking, complex reasoning or writing after four years of college.
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college as a stepping-stone to success rather than a means to gain knowledge. College fails to empower us with the skills necessary to become productive members of today's global entrepreneurial economy.
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A major function of college is to signal to potential employers that one is qualified to work. The Internet is replacing this signaling function.