Originally Posted by
Gajre539
I know a few people with PhDs that are dumb as rocks. It takes effort, dedication and commitment to get a college degree and it doesn't always prove that you are smart.
I am 9 credits away from a Master Degree and I am proud to have a MAS soon, regardless of what anyone says about college. If I owned my own company, I would not hire anyone without a bachelors degree. To me, it shows that you don't quit when things get hard and that you aren't lazy. No one forces anyone to get a college degree, people do it to better themselves. And for those that say they don't have time to go to college, there are plenty of online programs. If someone can spend 3 hours watching TV or on the internet, they can spend those 3 hours working on a term paper.
I'm not sure it shows as much as you say. If those are your requirements then someone that spent 4, 6 or 20 years in the military did the things you said times 100. Of course it would vary depending on their job. College requires money (number 1) and showing up moderately prepare and not much else IMO. I don't mean to down anyone who has a degree or doesn't have one, however college seems to be the highlight of some peoples lives. To me, that's a little sad being the only thing they showed they've accomplished. It's post high school in most cases for crying out loud.