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Originally Posted by Jrboulder
The pricing model that I'm familiar with was anything over 6 credit hours was the same price per semester. Having to get your 3 PE credits isn't going lead to financial ruin, maybe a $50 class fee at worst. A lot of the electives are basically show up and participate to pass, not meant to be a serious drain on your time outside of class.
I disagree that exposure to stuff on the internet is a replacement for course curriculum. For example, I was aware of the major coding languages and had a few failed attempts at learning any semblance of programming, but after being forced to learn a very simple language (R) in a linear regression class it finally clicked. Now I'm pretty proficient in HTML, CSS, JS, PHP and MySQL and I oversee a few projects a year.
One elective I took, Private Pilot Ground School, reinvigorated my love for aviation and now I'm a private pilot and own a plane.
IMO the best way to get value out of college is all the optional extras, such as networking, internships, introduction to new stuff, etc. Without any of that a bachelors degree in a "normal" field from a less-than-exceptional university doesn't really seem worth it. It's like buying a new Porsche in 1969. Spend a little more and get the 911S. |
Hold up.. I didn't say it was a replacement. I said they are exposed to more things and have a better feel for what they like.
Take your experience with PPGS, you say it "reinvigorated my love for..." You knew it was something you might like. You saw value in that course, so you took it because it was of interest to you. That's a good thing! That's money well spent.