College Has Become a Consumer Fraud
20th March 2011
Of course, it all depends on why you’re in college.
If you want a degree as a milestone on the way to wealth, that’s a very mixed record. It often helps, but it’s not necessary if you’re sufficiently motivated (as the article points out).
Certain fields are based on credentialism — if you want it as a ticket into government or academia, it’s a required base to touch — not just a degree, but high grades and recommendations from your teachers.
If you just want it as an intellectual playground, backed up by an appropriate trust fund, it’s a lot of fun.