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Re:Ask HN - Dropped out of college, how do I rediscover lear... by Grokit on Monday November 11, 2013 @12:17AM (#6710082)
I think it depends on the person. I find courses totally demotivating. Even if I'm very interested in the subject before taking a course, I immediately lose interest once it's something I'm graded on like that, with the direction decided by an instructor.
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Re:Ask HN - Dropped out of college, how do I rediscover lear... by mtdewcmu on Monday November 11, 2013 @12:20AM (#6710091)
But you're motivated to get to the end, aren't you? If not, you must have had a hard time in school.
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