Higher education's bubble is about to burst

[ScottThuy 140]

$415 per credit?? The University of London has an external/distance program that runs about 6K total.

http://www.londonext...duate/index.php

My neice want to be a Vet and the have a vet degree that is recognized and accepted in the US... Wow... I know my brother wont go for it..

[웃 910]

My son has just finished his freshman year of college. I'm glad that he's going (at my urging) to a junior/community college. The tuition is 30% of a standard state university and he can fully transfer the credits to the state university when he finishes his next year of college. I mean, why pay big bucks for basic English/Science/History/Band Class/etc when you can take them at the local junior/community college for much less and then transfer? At the end of the 4 years, he'll still have a diploma that says 'State College'. I really don't understand why more students don't follow this path...but...maybe its because other parents aren't a big of a cheapskate as I am

I did the same thing and got a 3.6 gpa at the community college. Then transferred all my credits to a university. 1 semester went by and I got an email saying I was awarded $2500. Within 2 days it was in my mailbox, made out to me. It was a transfer scholarship automatically given to students that got a 3.5gpa or higher in community college (and I had no idea about it).

Edited June 9, 2010 by Lord Infamous

[justashooter 430]

Gatling guns can't touch the master with his one shot blaster. Sorry Charlie!

that's an 8 shot blaster, oh thou who knows not of what he speaks.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

that's an 8 shot blaster, oh thou who knows not of what he speaks.

Who cares.

Perhaps next you can tell us all about the minute differences in different types of #######. It's round and hard and goes in your bum, what more do you really need to know?

Edited June 9, 2010 by Its a MADHOUSE

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Who cares.

Perhaps next you can tell us all about the minute differences in different types of #######. It's round and hard and goes in your bum, what more do you really need to know?

[Niels Bohr 72]

Lets not forget how much textbooks costs nowadays as well.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I wonder how many of those are available online, as many of the primary and secondary schools are starting to utilize.

[Jenn! 918]

I think my education was worth every penny. It's not just an investment in future earnings, but it *is* an experience in itself that is difficult to put a price tag on, IMO.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I wonder how many of those are available online, as many of the primary and secondary schools are starting to utilize.

I was thinking about this the other when going through piles of papers from our 9 yr. old who is finishing 3rd Grade. It would be great to see someone develop a digital tablet like device that would be durable enough for school children to use to write on. and could also give them access to whatever textbooks or library books they need right at their fingertips. Then all those textbooks publishers would be obsolete.

[IndigoSkies 168]

I saved money on college book by buying older editions. I bought 6th edition of calculus book when 7th was required by the class. To my utter surprise (sarcasm) not much changes in the world of calculus between two years. With the help of school and public library, Wikipedia, professors' office hours, classmates’ books, and various labs available, it's perfectly possible to go through the semester without the required book. One has to be determined to learn to make this work. I saved thousands by following this method.

Personally I think I learned more because of this method than I would've if I simply relied on the book and the class hours. Learning should be a passion. Only then can it be rewarding and fulfilling. Everyone gets to earn money more or less, without or with college degree.

[Heracles 417]

There is nothing wrong with higher-ed, the problem is with $60K plus tuition costs after four years. Personally, I think anyone who pays over $40K for a college education has lost their mind. After all, no matter what college you attend, 1+1=2.

[^_^ 5,021]

After all, no matter what college you attend, 1+1=2.

But state college girls are hotter than Ivy League girls. Although Ivy League ladies put out more.

[Niels Bohr 72]

One word, IPAD.

I was thinking about this the other when going through piles of papers from our 9 yr. old who is finishing 3rd Grade. It would be great to see someone develop a digital tablet like device that would be durable enough for school children to use to write on. and could also give them access to whatever textbooks or library books they need right at their fingertips. Then all those textbooks publishers would be obsolete.

[Teacher Mark 53]

One word, IPAD.

I was just reading this article the other day. God I'd love to have all of my students linked up on these.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/04/05/ipad-app-store-has-wide-selection-of-education-options/

[Teacher Mark 53]

My neice want to be a Vet and the have a vet degree that is recognized and accepted in the US... Wow... I know my brother wont go for it..

That may be a tough job to pursue here. RMIT may have something available. They're probably the most legitimate university here. I seriously doubt she could pursue that degree via distance learning.