Monday, April 11, 2011

How to Get a Real Education

A funny article by the creator of Dilbert in today's WSJ:

I understand why the top students in America study physics, chemistry, calculus and classic literature. The kids in this brainy group are the future professors, scientists, thinkers and engineers who will propel civilization forward. But why do we make B students sit through these same classes? That's like trying to train your cat to do your taxes—a waste of time and money. Wouldn't it make more sense to teach B students something useful, like entrepreneurship?

I speak from experience because I majored in entrepreneurship at Hartwick College in Oneonta, N.Y. Technically, my major was economics. But the unsung advantage of attending a small college is that you can mold your experience any way you want.


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How to Get a Real Education

Forget art history and calculus. Most students need to learn how to run a business, says Scott Adams.

By SCOTT ADAMS

http://professional.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704101604576247143383496656.html 

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