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Re:Ask HN: Do I need to go to college? by future_grad on Monday August 12, 2013 @04:00PM (#6201358)
How do you assume someone will "learn as slow as the rest of the class"? I am currently in college and while the pace is that of the slowest person it does not mean that you cannot learn more than them. Actually, I like going slower. It gives me more time to focus on my skill development and at the same time I can help my peers with their issues (which is great if I already overcame the same issue!). College has taught me to become more patient, to find love of others through knowledge, and to work hard.

Maybe it was a waste of time to you, but I hardly think that giving someone advice to skip college because YOU think its a waste of time is a bad decision. Are you sure you didn't miss a few things while you were there? Might want to reconsider.

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Re:Ask HN: Do I need to go to college? by simantel on Monday August 12, 2013 @07:40PM (#6203003)
To add to your point about going slower: You can also attend your professors' office hours and dig deeper into the subjects your classmates are forcing you to learn so slowly. Depending on the course, they'll often have additional reading you can do on any given subject being covered. As a bonus, your professors will love you.
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Re:Ask HN: Do I need to go to college? by future_grad on Tuesday August 13, 2013 @01:56PM (#6207145)
Great point. As someone who was more of an introvert until recently, my relationships with professors and students helped propel me outside of my social fears. Both of those relationships are outstanding for future opportunities to any student that works for them.
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