The scene is a bit different here in the third world, where access to information is still not quite... massive, and college still lifts many from poverty. But it's becoming more true that you can find anything college can give you outside of college, *except* for the sense of community and the motivation that comes from taking a hard journey with a lot of other people just like you. For that reason alone I tell kids here to go to college if they can. Titles don't matter for the most part, but the friendships you'll make and the experiences you'll collect do matter.
You nailed the movement happening now. Great theme of seeing people as a whole instead of only the degree or no degree. And stickers??? How fun is that?
Delta also removed a degree requirement for quite a few jobs, including pilots.
My oldest graduated HS this past June, and it was really surprising how many kids were either taking a year off, going into the trades, or working on some form of business/side hustle. A refreshing change from the prevailing attitudes in the early 90s.
That's cool. I like the shift. I like that there are so many alternatives to going off to college. We'll all be better off if we support each other's talents.
The scene is a bit different here in the third world, where access to information is still not quite... massive, and college still lifts many from poverty. But it's becoming more true that you can find anything college can give you outside of college, *except* for the sense of community and the motivation that comes from taking a hard journey with a lot of other people just like you. For that reason alone I tell kids here to go to college if they can. Titles don't matter for the most part, but the friendships you'll make and the experiences you'll collect do matter.
Thanks for sharing this perspective. Yes, the connections you make in college can be really valuable.
You nailed the movement happening now. Great theme of seeing people as a whole instead of only the degree or no degree. And stickers??? How fun is that?
Delta also removed a degree requirement for quite a few jobs, including pilots.
My oldest graduated HS this past June, and it was really surprising how many kids were either taking a year off, going into the trades, or working on some form of business/side hustle. A refreshing change from the prevailing attitudes in the early 90s.
That's cool. I like the shift. I like that there are so many alternatives to going off to college. We'll all be better off if we support each other's talents.