Do you think that a broad, varied college education without any specific major is valuable?
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Sure, In terms of being a well rounded person; But it might be tough to find a job...
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It's more valuable than no college education at all, but a focused study is far more valuable when you get into the job market. (Good question.) I rather like the European model for education. After about 10th grade, the liberal arts education is over in most cases and the focus begins to narrow into fields of aptitude.
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I do, yes. The more educated you are the better you are prepared for life. There are a lot of well paid jobs that do not require a degree but the knowledge.
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No Its good to minor in something.. but I think its better to have a specific major that your good at... for example.. I would think it would be better to get a Real Estate and Mortgage Financing Degree instead of just doing a simple Business Degree.
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Unlike my parents day when they had one job that lasted their whole lives, it seems that people these days sort of bounce around before they find their niche. So I say yes to your question. You never know what part of your education will play a major roll in your decision later on.
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Of course it is of value but if you don't specialize in any particular field it will make your chances of being hired in a specific industry much less likely.
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Yes I think it can be useful. So many people today go into fields that have nothing to do with the degree they take. Specialising does not allow for a base of knowledge just gives a piece of paper unless you are definite about the field you are entering. eg. Medicine , Law etc.
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No. If that's the case, save your money and just read a variety books from the library and leave the classroom space open for a more serious student. College does not offer to anybody a guarantee of success and wealth. Heck, they don't even guarantee you'll get a job within your major, which also seems like a waste to me. What does having a degree in 19th century American literature have to do with getting a job in accounts receivable at a mousetrap manufacturer? Oh, that's off topic. If you ask me, anyway, if you have no specific goals towards a major, then a career in that major, it's all a big waste of time and money. I am sure to get DRd and corrected now.
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