rybest36.wordpress.com www.millionairesby2012.com Economy sends students back home to college Feeling the pinch, more high school seniors opt to forgo ‘dream schools’ updated 4 pm ET, Thurs., June 25, 2009 SEATTLE – A few months ago, Rebecca Gottlieb faced a difficult choice: continue on at her $50000-a-year private school in Massachusetts, or leave her new friends and life and enroll at a cheaper school near home in Washington. Gottlieb, 19, decided to transfer, dumping Tufts University for …
February 9th, 2010 at 4:07 am
I absolutely agree with you.
However, I don’t think that it is likely to happen, as it is *too*easy* to go into debt via a student loan. And while debt is yet another constraint on our freedom, somehow, there is a general attitude in society that makes it a near-requirement to get a college degree if we want to do something worthwhile in the workforce.
We seem to have been fed a myth by the media.
Blah!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:43 am
I definitely agree, colleges should have been the first to lower costs, but instead of doing that, some are getting rid of schools, and some particular majors will no longer be offered there. This recession isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so hopefully those universities will get a clue. Congrats on making it to the NFL! I pray everything continues to work out for you =)
February 9th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I think this is a good video post. ITs a real serious issue, and Unis in America tend to be se tup for profit. Though they offer good quality education. I think if things get worse and tuition rises. The USA will lose its bread and butter, and that’s being able to train and educated people from other countries and often times keeping them in the country after they are educated. Also less Americans will have degrees. There is no inflation of education. Singapore has a 90% educated population.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
wat college u go to man?
February 9th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Check out this youtube channel called ‘ Dontgotocollege ‘ and see his videos. You are somewhat seeing through the smokescreen of the College Matrix.