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College is primarily about networking and credentials not actual learning
The true value proposition of higher education today.
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Jan 18, 2026
Totally agree with this. I've seen folks with impressive degrees struggle while others with fewer credentials but killer connections soar. It's all about who you know and what doors they can open for you. Learning is important, sure, but networking can make or break your career in the real world.
Jan 17, 2026
Totally agree with this. I mean, don't get me wrong, learning stuff is cool and all, but let's be real - it's mostly about who you know and that shiny diploma. I've seen so many folks slide into sweet gigs just 'cause they knew the right people, not 'cause they aced some obscure class. It's all about playing the game, folks.
Jan 14, 2026
The whole system is a credentialing game. Employers want to see that you can finish something and follow rules. The specific knowledge doesn't matter for most jobs.
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Feb 4, 2026
I gotta say, I couldn't disagree more with this. Sure, networking is important, but how can you say it's not about actual learning? I mean, I went to college and the stuff I learned there has been super valuable in my job. Plus, isn't the whole point of education to, you know, actually learn stuff? Crazy idea, I know.
Jan 27, 2026
College is definitely more than just networking and credentials. I mean, yeah, those are important, but let's not downplay the actual learning part. I use what I learned in my business classes all the time at work, so it's not just about who you know and a fancy degree. Come on, education still matters!
Jan 14, 2026
This take is kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you treat college as just a credential, that's what you'll get out of it. I actually engaged with the material.
Feb 1, 2026
I get what you're saying, but for a lot of folks, networking can open doors that good grades alone can't. It's a mix of both for sure.
Jan 14, 2026
Maybe that's true for some majors, but engineers, doctors, accountants - they absolutely need to learn specific things in school. You can't fake your way through organic chemistry.
Jan 14, 2026
I genuinely use what I learned in college every day. The critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills I developed are foundational to my work.
Jan 14, 2026
Learning to learn is valuable. College taught me how to tackle complex problems, do research, and think carefully. That's not nothing.
Jan 28, 2026
Totally agree! Learning how to learn is a crucial skill. College definitely helped me think critically and problem-solve like nobody's business.
Jan 14, 2026
The 'it's all networking' thing sounds like something someone who coasted through college would say. Some of us actually paid attention.
Jan 20, 2026
Totally agree, some folks definitely underestimate the actual learning part. It's not just about the degree, right?
Jan 29, 2026
Totally agree! When you're paying for an education, you expect to actually learn something, not just network.