Re:Reasons to Choose Community College Over University
by mtalantikite on Thursday December 10, 2009 @10:47AM
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Yeah, most of my best learning came from self-directed study under the guidance of a professor. Overall, I'd say my experiences outside of the classroom were the best part of being at a University though, and it's really what the individual makes of it.
I'd say a good public university is the best compromise, as you can get all the experiences of an expensive private school while saving a ton of money.
Not if one wants to get involved in academia or research. Frankly, I have gotten far more from working/talking with various professors and grad students then from actual class (in CS). Networking, I think, is another reason one might attend a better university. Otherwise, I would argue that most skills can be self-taught (or self-refined), and I agree that the author has some valid points.