The Case Against College
Published in Hardcover by David McKay Co (March, 1975)
Author: Caroline. Bird
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what makes this book an eye-opener, is that many of the tough questions she tackles in her book, like "is college worth it?", "are colleges losing credibility?", "are students, parents, and taxpayers, getting what they paid for?", and "are there alternatives?", are tough questions that many today are still asking.
Ms. Bird has discovered a huge gap between college expectations and what colleges actually can deliver. it is even stated that going to college could be the dumbest investment a person can make. in that, not all students end up making more money, or even being more successful.
although this book was written over 25 years ago, it is still full of ideas and questions that every student should consider before heading off to college. many do not weight the pro's and con's of college, and just head off to college. for some, college can become a personal disaster.
this book has made a huge difference in my personal academic life, and has led to the founding of selfcollege.com a college dedicated to new ways of thinking. it is the #1 recommended book for all of our students.
i urge any student, parent, or faculty member to get their hands on a copy of this book. ironically, this book, The Case Against College, can be found on the shelves of many college libraries.
the book will give you something to think, and re-think about.
jason hanken
founder, self college