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Re:I think US college education is nearer to collapsing than... by ngngngng on Sunday March 20, 2022 @09:02PM (#30748793)
> the main function of college in America seems to be extending adolescence and deferring dealing with the real world.

I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that it is the other "main function" but ohhh boy does this need to be discussed more. I know a few people that seemingly couldn't break out of college. College gives a clear path forward for years, each time you're admitted into a program. Give that up and what do you have? For the people I know, the answer to that question is a minimum wage job outside of their field of study.

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Re:I think US college education is nearer to collapsing than... by wolverine876 on Monday March 21, 2022 @06:18PM (#30760449)
> ohhh boy does this need to be discussed more

It's discussed all the time, for decades.

> I know a few people that seemingly couldn't break out of college.

Many people have trouble moving forward, regardless of college.

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