Who Needs College?!

Is it time to realize that college isn't for everyone? A recent study shows that 45 percent of students don't learn much in college. Formula Capital's James Altucher discusses some alternatives to college.

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[casinohijack]

My cousin went to LSU for four years on a football scholarship and graduated, now he sells mercedes to the rich. He is still in the same money bracket he would be in if he had used his education i dont know if he would still have a job but as long as the rich are buying german cars i really dont think he cares about the wasted education. Do mercedes dealers need four year college degrees or do they just need to look and talk the part? Its more about who you know then what you know these days.

[robertsrashad]

I love how she said "that's weak" she must be from nor cal LOL

[strovrpwr]

First I want to say that there is no right or wrong way to live your life when it comes to learning. College should be a place where you deepen your understanding and learn new skills in a field that INTERESTS you. I don't think people should just go to college for the sake of going unless they KNOW that having a degree will get them a job. For example, I want to be an airline pilot or navy pilot and a BA or BS is mandatory here. But why not travel and join humanitarian efforts and volunteer?

[burke4961]

@Holidayghost You do not learn how to spell basic words in college.

[RJGula]

I respect Altucher's opinion a lot regarding the perils of going to college. My father hates his guts! I remember once sending him a link of Altucher's criticism of college my dad went into a frenzy! But much of what he said was true.

[XiongDummy]

Im a freshmen college student. My theory is that the old people that is over 35 has a pretty decent education, and work experience that makes us young adult cannot be compare to. There is a limited amount of jobs, with limited amount of wealth to spread. Throughout my highschool year I'm just a student, but since im out of school, I'm a college bum with no job, and I spend my time on Xbox and TV because Burger King won't hire me. I am bum, but with authority over me, I am hard working person.

[moistfaucet]

I prefer to study to college for at least i know and learn something rather than not at all.

[Holidayghost]

im i being mind fucked or what?? the person with the harsh response about not going to college spelled nearly every word wrong =mind fuck

[DIJV79]

Well of course your high paying IT jobs have been outsourced to India, Hydrabad the new Silicon Valley, stupid arrogant Indian prick.

[DIJV79]

The U.S Army has excellent college debt repayment programs.

[rickdarko]

@WavesOfTrolls Interesting that you mention becoming a criminal. I have a Bachelor of Science in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Yet I'm working a slave labor job for $9.50 hourly. Ironically, I'm certain the drug dealer down the street would be very fond of my skills in transportation and inventory control/distribution...I'm also certain he'd pay me more as well.