I'm in college right now, and I can tell you that it is seriously the biggest scam ever pulled off. People only go because society says you have to. I will *definitely* not use more than half of the classes I need to take. Tuition is outrageous, and the textbooks are literally highway robbery. The whole thing is just so ridiculous and ABSURD!! WHy the hell doesn't everyone stand up to college? I think people need an education, but the way it should be is that for whatever field you go into, you go to a place to learn THAT FIELD! Why take millions of useless classes that you'll never need? It baffles me that with such an obvious money-making scam like college, people still accept it! Can someone please explain to me why we don't stand up to this insane system?
2006-09-05 22:26:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
who will be the first to stand up, that is a big problem, in more than just college, the first person who stands up will be the first to get everything, all the negativity, and all the positive, so why not start a petition and get the ball rolling, why not start with you?
it has to start somewhere, all of your points are valid, and you sound like a very smart person who knows what they need as well as what they want, so i would suggest that you take that first leap and do something about it!!
good luck, and be fast, lol i want my kids to go to college once i have them, lol
2006-09-05 22:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! Because!!!
Actually, three reasons. Institution, Standard, and Criticism.
Schools like Yale, and Harvard have existed for over a hundred years. They are institutions that have bred power and influence, just like many others around the world. There is no toppling an institution such as the Universities of the world.
College is a standard measure for the educated and uneducated. Which, as you've stated, doesn't always mean better skills and function.
The reason why people don't stand up to the system is the same reason why we don't stand up to the government. It is an establishment.
It works more ways than one, and it works more than it doesn't.
2006-09-05 22:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by Prince V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most cases college is more about signaling than it is educating, college definately isnt for everyone, but if you choose not to attend- dont expect to have a career in certain fields where a degree is required.
Tip: you can save on books by shopping online, Textbook411.com is th ebest place to do so, it instantly searches all the top online bookstores for the best price on your book, it will save you a tom over the campus store, so STICK IT TO EM!!
2006-09-08 03:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by meg r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are told there entire lives that your "supposed to go to college". People can't develop there own ideals so they just accept what their parents or society teaches them. Not enough people are willing to go against the grain, that's why. Not just this but for all the issues we face. Look into some sociology.
Peace.
2006-09-05 22:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by cipher_52 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are taking all those others classes to help round you out as an educated person, you never know you might use some of the stuff you are thinking is nonsense in your field. Somehow everything ties in.
2006-09-05 22:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by X's Mommy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why? Well, it's actually a choice. You don't have to go to college. But, many people still want something for nothing. You want the 'BIG SALARY', but you don't want to work to get it. That's why you take the arcane classes. They know that they're stupid and you know that they're stupid. But, in order to get what you want, they are teaching you, that you have to work for it. Nothing gets handed to you on a 'Silver Platter'.
2006-09-05 22:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by dakotaviper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always wondered that myself & don't have an answer.
I can say that I did'nt let it happen to me (college scam) but instead learned (so far) 3 different trades.
2006-09-05 22:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by BeloyeMore 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop crying you cry baby. I am going to college and I do it to learn. If you don't like it DONT GO! Maybe you should go back to high school.
2006-09-05 22:33:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋