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Michael's avatar

I remember my Poly Sci professor one day asking my 101 class, “What are you studying to be in college?” Student: “A chemist..” Prof: “NO!” Student: “A political scientist…” Prof: “NO!”… “You’re here to learn how to read, write, think, and speak critically about a broad array of subjects that make up life and come to some tentative conclusions about them. If all you want is enough knowledge to get a job…go to a trade school and don’t waste your time and money here.”

Student:”But then why am I going to college if the point isn’t for me to get a job?”

Prof: “After four years here, you should be smart enough to figure out how to make a living!”

That was probably one of the most valuable lectures he ever gave…but I doubt if many got it at the time.

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Peter C. Meilaender's avatar

Amen!

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