While a "university" education can be very useful, think about the people like myself, who learn better and faster by reading materials and trying it themselves, than learning from an instructor who has to stop to make sure everyone understands.
I tried the whole higher edication thing, and found myseld bored out of my mind. I do, however, read many technical books and reatain the information. I am a fast reader and learner, but I felt held back by the pace of structured classes. I am not saying I am a genius, but that I learn differently than some people.
I have been declined jobs for not having a degree, but I have also landed jobs where the hiring managers said a degree was absolutely required.
for the most part, college is an extension of high school, and you lose at least 4 years of real life experience while you are there. I know because I built my first home long before any of my college graduate friends, and I am doing at least as well as all of them.
it works for some and not for others. Decide how you learn best and head in that direction. If you have the motivation, you can make it with or without a degree.
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While a "university" education can be very useful, think about the people like myself, who learn better and faster by reading materials and trying it themselves, than learning from an instructor who has to stop to make sure everyone understands.
I tried the whole higher edication thing, and found myseld bored out of my mind. I do, however, read many technical books and reatain the information. I am a fast reader and learner, but I felt held back by the pace of structured classes. I am not saying I am a genius, but that I learn differently than some people.
I have been declined jobs for not having a degree, but I have also landed jobs where the hiring managers said a degree was absolutely required.
for the most part, college is an extension of high school, and you lose at least 4 years of real life experience while you are there. I know because I built my first home long before any of my college graduate friends, and I am doing at least as well as all of them.
it works for some and not for others. Decide how you learn best and head in that direction. If you have the motivation, you can make it with or without a degree.