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Old 05-14-2011, 09:53 PM
 
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This 1 hour documentary was released today. It is very interesting:


YouTube - College Conspiracy
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Old 05-14-2011, 10:27 PM
 
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That is more one sided proganda than anyhting else. the title alone says it all. It is like making a decison based on only listening to the defense or prosecution alone. Not a documentary really at all.
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Old 05-14-2011, 10:51 PM
 
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That is more one sided proganda than anyhting else. the title alone says it all. It is like making a decison based on only listening to the defense or prosecution alone. Not a documentary really at all.
Did you watch it?
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:40 PM
 
Location: Central Ohio
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Did you watch it?
I did.

That 71% of high school graduates are going on to college confirms most college degrees are worthless.
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Old 05-15-2011, 12:03 AM
 
Location: NC
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A College education only has the value you give it. I have no regrets about my college education and am thrilled about the opportunities it gave me. Without it I would not be where I am now. On the other hand I can understand how a person who didn't give it much effort, and did not properly utilize their experience may be upset.
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Old 05-15-2011, 08:41 AM
 
Location: New Jersey
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Thanks for posting this video......!
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Old 05-15-2011, 09:38 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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might as well call it 'buy gold: the movie'
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Old 05-15-2011, 12:12 PM
 
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I did.

That 71% of high school graduates are going on to college confirms most college degrees are worthless.
That stat is useless as many won't ever graduate with a four year degree.
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Old 05-15-2011, 03:04 PM
 
Location: Central Ohio
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That stat is useless as many won't ever graduate with a four year degree.
But many will still have student loan debt, won't they? For some it will be a debt they will never get off their backs. For some they won't be able to find a job to make the payments, fall behind, have penalties tacked on while enjoying ever increasing interest rate jumps.

Even for many that do graduate they might end up with a $40k debt being unable to make the $400 monthly payments on that $32k job they got as a social worker while following their passion. Paying $400/month on an income of $32k while paying for rent, a car, insurance etc can be a real problem for some.
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Old 05-15-2011, 03:45 PM
 
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My dh graduates this month. He's been talking with recruiters and had one interview set up for Tues, which we had to cancel because the pay offered wasn't acceptable. Hopefully, he'll be able to find a job like mine for similar pay sooner rather than later!
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