The question they’re asking is, does it need to be, or is this antiquated?
Is there a good reason to pit people against each other? Is it possible to provide a great education for everyone who wants one and meets some base qualification, etc.
I think the answer is pretty clearly that the best education, in many fields, will always require proximity and therefore scarcity. I just wrapped an OMSCS degree, and as much as I loved the program and the education, missing the on-campus experience definitely makes it a different thing.
Not because I learned any less of the material. More so because I walked away with very few relationships and very little spontaneous creativity amongst peers.
Some of that is on me for doing it while working full time, but it would’ve been hard regardless.
Many people consider those community aspects to be the some of the most valuable qualities of the college experience.
Is there a good reason to pit people against each other? Is it possible to provide a great education for everyone who wants one and meets some base qualification, etc.
I think the answer is pretty clearly that the best education, in many fields, will always require proximity and therefore scarcity. I just wrapped an OMSCS degree, and as much as I loved the program and the education, missing the on-campus experience definitely makes it a different thing.
Not because I learned any less of the material. More so because I walked away with very few relationships and very little spontaneous creativity amongst peers.
Some of that is on me for doing it while working full time, but it would’ve been hard regardless.
Many people consider those community aspects to be the some of the most valuable qualities of the college experience.