Why do you have to take classes in college that you will NEVER use in your career? Right now I am in algebra....when am I EVER going to graph inequalites again in my life? I think it might just be to torture us, or the colleges make more money if we have to pay for worthless classes? What's your opinion?
2007-03-11 06:39:09 · 15 answers · asked by debrenee211 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It's wrong, and I know this as well. It's a way that the colleges can make the big bucks, so they can pay their staff the big bucks as well. It's a shame when you've got to jump through all these hoops.
2007-03-11 06:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son asks this ALL the time -- and he's a High School Sophomore!
The basic "core curriculum" provides a foundation of knowledge on which you can choose to build in any direction. You WILL use some of these things, at least conceptually, during your lifetime.
Also, you may find yourself changing majors or careers -- it happens very often nowadays. I was a junior and nearly 23 years-old (I had dropped-out for 2 years) when I found my ideal major/career… you just never know.
2007-03-11 06:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by HearKat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a senior in college. There have been many classes that I've felt were useless but later found out I actually needed for the higher level courses. Remember that in college, you are being taught how to think critically. It doesn't matter which classes you take in order to acheive that goal. Best of luck!
2007-03-11 06:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by Rabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may never graph inequalities again, but you might apply what you learn in this class to something you do later in life. I learned to make paper turkeys for thanksgiving in 3rd grade, and I'm pretty sure I'll never need that skill again, but it must have served a purpose on some level.
2007-03-11 06:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by geckosgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you a hundred percent I hate algebra I almost dropped out of school because of it. The job I have now is very comfortable and does not use math at all. I feel as long as I can count my paper and read my paycheck I am fine. I mean I am sure it will come in handy........ one day but it haven't yet and I am 31 years old.
2007-03-11 06:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Afrolicious35 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know what? I don't know. But then after all those gen ed classes, then after I got my major and graduated, I had to take a bunch of tests in order to get my credentials. I'm glad I was able to remember the material, even if I never need it again.
2007-03-11 06:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by westsida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the kind of hardship algebra classes pose to your brains will do you good as in thinking more clearly and undoubtedly easily
2007-03-11 06:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by dreamlauros 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u are absolutely right! I hate taking stupid classes when it has nothing to do with what we will be doing for the future..it makes no sense!
2007-03-11 06:42:25 · answer #8 · answered by Fashionista 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is your opinion... on the other hand, it's good to feed the brain and you never know when you'll need to refer back to one of those classes... it could help in the long run.
2007-03-11 06:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that I agree. You most likely aren't going to ever use angles or anything of the such. After middle school you just use caculators!
2007-03-11 06:42:10 · answer #10 · answered by C= 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋