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Reasons to go to college

Education
United States
Gestart September 09, 2026

That is the topic of my latest Free Press column, here is one excerpt: …college is a great place to make friends, date, and possibly meet a spouse. Those features are ever more important as America suffers a crisis of loneliness. Furthermore, if you think that artificial intelligence may displace a lot of jobs, or […] The post Reasons to go to college appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsWhile I agree that college is good for socializing, it's not a . by FrankRelated StoriesEmergent...

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
Attending college increases the likelihood of civic engagement and community involvement.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
The traditional college experience is not suited for everyone and alternatives like apprenticeships should be promoted.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
College admissions and completion should be evaluated by outcomes—earnings, employment, debt levels, and life satisfaction—not by tradition or prestige.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
Colleges should focus on providing mental health resources to support students during their formative years.

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College can be a valuable experience for exploring diverse ideas and perspectives.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
Four years away from earning and work experience is a luxury most low-income students cannot afford, regardless of long-term payoff.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
The decision to attend college should fit individual circumstances—some will thrive and profit; others will waste time and money better spent elsewhere.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
Higher education institutions should adapt curricula to better prepare students for a rapidly changing job market.

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The social aspect of college helps combat loneliness and builds lifelong relationships.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Sep 09, 2026
Artificial intelligence will eliminate routine jobs faster than college graduates can retrain, making a degree an insufficient hedge against displacement.

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