Is College Worthwhile? A Two-Time Dropout’s Take

Tags: Education

11/19/2021 James Bovard

Pursuing one’s dreams without a degree requires more self-discipline than serving four years on campus. One of Nietzsche’s best lines offers a warning: “He who cannot obey himself will be commanded.”

Original Article: "Is College Worthwhile? A Two-Time Dropout’s Take"

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