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Originally Posted by Seahawk
This is a very interesting thread. Thanks, jyl.
I have always loved economics/finance so a BS in economics was a no-brainer for me. I also decided, since I was interested in politics at the international level, to get a BA in International Studies. I wanted to follow in the foot steps of an older family friend who worked in various countries doing risk analysis (political and monetary) for major banks and investment houses.
Both degrees have served little purpose outside of my personal investments and interests, that is just the way it worked out. The accounting courses, stats, etc. have been put to use but, since I retired from the USN, running small businesses has little to do with macro economics day-to-day 
The best courses for life I took in college?
Speech and acting classes. I also benefited from tutoring other students and working through college. Getting in front of people, learning the ability to communicate well and impromptu is a critical attribute for growth and opportunity regardless of the degree.
My MS in Systems Engineering has been incredibly useful, still is. |
Interesting - a friend from racing who is president of the USA side of a multinational company, told me the most important part of his young life to being an executive, was his entering body builder shows/contests. After standing in front of crowds showing off wearing nearly nothing, standing in front of a room of executives wearing a suit to present ideas was quite easy.
Ultimately - if someone has no personal drive, and wander around in college on someone else's money - they've just wasted a few years and a lot of $$$.
I have friends that have made good on their college educations and put them to good use, I know people who never should of wasted their time.
People are individuals - put them all through the same mold - and you'll end up with a lot of broken people. Going to college is not good for everyone - not going to college is not good for everyone.