I agree with Lechecal on community colleges, as well. (These are the End of Days.) I know far too many people who used community college as a stepping stone to a four year school, something they would not have been able to do, financially, and often geographically, at the time. One of my friends went to BCC, lived at home, and then transferred to Columbia after 2 years. The money he saved by attending BCC and living at home, plus working, he was able to put towards Columbia.
Besides that, not everyone is interested in a four year school. There are a lot of technical jobs in the health care industry, social work, computers, and lots more that don’t require a 4 year education. Good jobs can be achieved, and careers made, which is the point. I think President Obama was absolutely right.
Ringo- it does depend on the school. Binghamton is considered one of the top schools, with good reason. I went there on scholarships, loans and whatever my parents could kick in. My guidance counselor told me I could go to Cornell or to Binghamton, the quality of the education would be the same, but Conrell would be a lot more expensive and since it was a much bigger school back then, I would have a harder time as my hearing was an issue. My sister and I both went to Binghamton.
Ishtar – agreed
but I also think it’s a crime that most universities in our country are outrageously expensive
I also agree that CUNY and SUNY offer a top notch education at a decent price for families
DIBS: Most people have no clue whatsoever how much money it takes to safely retire in anywhere near the lifestyle they’ve become accostomed to.
I do. It is sobering.
“i dont really even consider myself to have problems to begin with! a few minor annoyances but so what!”
That’s a great attitude, *rob*. Seriously.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAH that was awesome MM. Perfect timing!
DIBS, your college football team is having a good yr so far
I agree with Lechecal on community colleges, as well. (These are the End of Days.) I know far too many people who used community college as a stepping stone to a four year school, something they would not have been able to do, financially, and often geographically, at the time. One of my friends went to BCC, lived at home, and then transferred to Columbia after 2 years. The money he saved by attending BCC and living at home, plus working, he was able to put towards Columbia.
Besides that, not everyone is interested in a four year school. There are a lot of technical jobs in the health care industry, social work, computers, and lots more that don’t require a 4 year education. Good jobs can be achieved, and careers made, which is the point. I think President Obama was absolutely right.
YUP, JUST ANOTHER TYPICAL DAY ON THE OT:
“By ishtar on October 6, 2010 10:26 AM – …I’m 100% on the same page as lech….”
“By bxgrl on October 6, 2010 11:03 AM – I’m with Lechacal…”
“By gemini10 on October 6, 2010 11:06 AM – I tend to agree with Lech…”
“By etson on October 6, 2010 11:16 AM – I tend to agree with lechacal…”
bxgrl, party animal that you are, I would have assumed you went to Plattsburgh.
Ringo- it does depend on the school. Binghamton is considered one of the top schools, with good reason. I went there on scholarships, loans and whatever my parents could kick in. My guidance counselor told me I could go to Cornell or to Binghamton, the quality of the education would be the same, but Conrell would be a lot more expensive and since it was a much bigger school back then, I would have a harder time as my hearing was an issue. My sister and I both went to Binghamton.
Ishtar – agreed
but I also think it’s a crime that most universities in our country are outrageously expensive
I also agree that CUNY and SUNY offer a top notch education at a decent price for families