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The Higher Education Bubble
Unbundling the university:
- liberal arts
- technical education
- summer camp
- dating market
- sports
- co-living
- salons
- hedge fund
- 4 year vacation
- flirting w/ marxism
- co... See more
Erik Torenbergtwitter.comWhat Is College For?
Andrew Delbanco discusses the purpose of college, highlighting economic benefits, political importance, and the value of liberal education in fostering individual growth and enhancing democratic citizenship.
files.eric.ed.govEven as the cost of tuition increased, the value of university went unquestioned. Colleges bundled education and signaling. Students who thrived in boring classes signaled traits to employers, like conscientiousness, intelligence and conformity. Now, due to the proliferation of information on the internet and the rise of affordable and effective al... See more