Originally Posted by Surprise

Again, agreed. I'm not saying I didn't learn anything in school, but I'm not sure it's worth what I paid (am paying) for it. As you say, I could have learned almost as much for a few dollars in public library fines, maybe less if I were responsible. The only reason I'm gainfully employed is because I learned how to fly while also going to school. And while I'm not getting rich by any stretch, my non-flying friends as a group are pretty well screwed. Jobs are hard to find and the ones they have been able to get have no use for their liberal arts degrees.

I have kept in touch with people who majored in engineering and such and they've done well. This is perhaps one of few legitimate purposes for higher education. Certainly the world needs theater and Latino studies majors, just not nearly as many. Nobody bothers to mention this on freshman indoc day.

At least I'll be prepared if I need to talk about Nietzsche or a Nash equilibrium or the power rule in my Delta interview.



Think outside the box. Use your credit cards, home equity, and any other dischargeable debt you can get your hands on to pay off your student loans, then file BK. I'm not advocating this, but it could be done.