A Little Learning is an Expensive Thing A really honest piece on the socially-mandated rip-off known as University from the viewpoint of a former college president. Stuff like:
After paying (and receiving) all this money, please finish up and get out. Colleges like Laudable are escalators; even if you stand still, they will move you upward toward greater economic opportunity. Once you leave us, you’ll have a better chance for a good job and a way to pay off your debt and to give us more money when we call on you as alumni.
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