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BB Hokie

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I think any major can prepare someone for life and the real world


History, English, Women's Studies, Bio, Chem, Engineering, etc. I think there are several components to college. In terms of academics, there is the actual knowledge you gain about a subject, but I think that's not always *that* important. The most important part is learning "how to learn" and how to critically analyze problems, ideas, etc., and then learning how to communicate results effectively. I think any major can (and should) do the latter, while some might be more practical than others in terms of the former (i.e. useful knowledge).

I agree on the personal finance class. It is disappointing that universities dismiss that as something students should learn on their own. I think it would be very useful.

(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

Posted: 03/22/2018 at 2:15PM



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Interesting decision by this university -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2018 07:55AM
  Lol....Shortsighted bureaucrat idiots ** -- CrystalCoveHokie 03/22/2018 11:26AM
  "Clearer career pathways?" -- Hokie Chris 03/22/2018 11:12AM
  That's the key, here, I think... -- Freddyburg Hokie 03/22/2018 12:10PM
  Any support for starting a VT law school? ** -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2018 11:13AM
  A key point is getting missed here -- HokieAl 03/22/2018 10:26AM
  I'm not opposed to the idea. -- hokiehunter07 03/22/2018 10:04AM
  My original degree was pointless/useless.... -- HokieGator 03/22/2018 10:02AM
  I never suggested that the majors be eliminated. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 10:30AM
  Wanting and needing are two things. -- hokiehunter07 03/22/2018 10:20AM
  Cost has risen due to available funds. -- hokiehunter07 03/22/2018 10:14AM
  I agree, the inflation isn't sustainable. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 10:26AM
  Yes, very good point. That does them no favors. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 10:03AM
  This is actually what I did in 1982 -- WestyHokie 03/22/2018 10:19AM
  It seems like a short sighted decision to me... -- BB Hokie 03/22/2018 09:13AM
  Well said ** -- MAHokie69 03/22/2018 09:07AM
  But what would UVa-BC do with Anthropology? ** -- vt90 03/22/2018 08:13AM

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