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joshmiller602 · 08-22-2009, 10:53 AM

This debate has lasted 2 1/2 years?? WOW!

I think the problem is that most modern day students (as evident by the 8 pages of posts on this one website) still see the purpose of college as just a way to get a better job...whether that means pumping up your resume, bragging about how you went to Harvard, etc...blame it on the pragmatism of American culture.

I go to HES, and I go to LEARN! I have a great job and already have a lot to brag about. That doesn't mean that i think everyone should just audit every course...if you work hard you should get to reap the benefits of having the degree or certificate. I just wish more people went to school for the content rather than the paper.

08-22-2009, 10:53 AM	#118
joshmiller602 New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Wow! This debate has lasted 2 1/2 years?? WOW! I think the problem is that most modern day students (as evident by the 8 pages of posts on this one website) still see the purpose of college as just a way to get a better job...whether that means pumping up your resume, bragging about how you went to Harvard, etc...blame it on the pragmatism of American culture. I go to HES, and I go to LEARN! I have a great job and already have a lot to brag about. That doesn't mean that i think everyone should just audit every course...if you work hard you should get to reap the benefits of having the degree or certificate. I just wish more people went to school for the content rather than the paper.
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