Christcorp
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Yea, not everyone needs to see a brain surgeon; but everyone needs to take a dump.
But because this is a military academy/ROTC forum in general, I would like to emphasize something. I've ALWAYS said, that except for God and Family; "KNOWLEDGE" is the most important thing in the world. With it, comes power, money, and independence. But that knowledge doesn't have to come from a Brick/Mortar/other school or place of learning. Last weekend alone, I probably saved $200 in an hour and a half, because my dad taught me how to work on cars when I was a kid. So, when the alternator went out on my car, i KNEW what the problem was; went to Autozone and bought a replacement; and installed it in my car. Recently; my wife and I have remodeled 2 bathrooms to include stone floor tiles, rebuilding the sub-floor, and re-tiling the walls.
But like I said, this is a forum about Formal "Higher Education". And i have nothing against that. I've been helping kids get into universities, military academies, and other post high school ventures for the last 13 years. I've helped kids get into some of the biggest named schools in the country. I am all for going to college. I wouldn't have 3 degrees if I didn't believe it. But the question has to be: "In order to achieve my goals, is a college degree required"? If the answer is yes, then by all means. But if you're going to college because someone convinced you that you CAN'T SUCCEED if you don't go to college; or you are EXPECTED to go to college; or it's because you don't know what else you can do;....... then you are really making a BAD MISTAKE!!! And it will probably cost you a LOT of money.
Obviously, there are a lot of different levels of the word "NEED". Do you NEED a college degree to become a commissioned officer???? YES!!! Do you NEED a college degree to "be" a "Good" commissioned officer???? No, not in the least. It was no uncommon in WWI and WWII to field promote an individual to be an officer who didn't have a college degree. The military realized so much, that you didn't need a degree, that Warrant Officers originally were more technical in nature. There is absolutely NOTHING about the college degree itself that makes you a better officer. But that is irrelevant. The truth is: You MUST have a degree if you want to be a commissioned officer. So, if that's one of your goals, then you need to get that degree. There's a lot of occupations that require a degree. Doesn't make the individual better at doing the job, BUT, it is a requirement. So, you need to get it.
So, I don't want people to think I'm against college degrees. I'm an ALO. Basically, I'm a "College Recruiter". I have 3 degrees myself. I am all for college educations. But that doesn't mean it should be for everyone; or that everyone NEEDS ONE. That has been the biggest crock of bull promoted over the last 20 years. "You can succeed without a college degree". B.S.
But because this is a military academy/ROTC forum in general, I would like to emphasize something. I've ALWAYS said, that except for God and Family; "KNOWLEDGE" is the most important thing in the world. With it, comes power, money, and independence. But that knowledge doesn't have to come from a Brick/Mortar/other school or place of learning. Last weekend alone, I probably saved $200 in an hour and a half, because my dad taught me how to work on cars when I was a kid. So, when the alternator went out on my car, i KNEW what the problem was; went to Autozone and bought a replacement; and installed it in my car. Recently; my wife and I have remodeled 2 bathrooms to include stone floor tiles, rebuilding the sub-floor, and re-tiling the walls.
But like I said, this is a forum about Formal "Higher Education". And i have nothing against that. I've been helping kids get into universities, military academies, and other post high school ventures for the last 13 years. I've helped kids get into some of the biggest named schools in the country. I am all for going to college. I wouldn't have 3 degrees if I didn't believe it. But the question has to be: "In order to achieve my goals, is a college degree required"? If the answer is yes, then by all means. But if you're going to college because someone convinced you that you CAN'T SUCCEED if you don't go to college; or you are EXPECTED to go to college; or it's because you don't know what else you can do;....... then you are really making a BAD MISTAKE!!! And it will probably cost you a LOT of money.
Obviously, there are a lot of different levels of the word "NEED". Do you NEED a college degree to become a commissioned officer???? YES!!! Do you NEED a college degree to "be" a "Good" commissioned officer???? No, not in the least. It was no uncommon in WWI and WWII to field promote an individual to be an officer who didn't have a college degree. The military realized so much, that you didn't need a degree, that Warrant Officers originally were more technical in nature. There is absolutely NOTHING about the college degree itself that makes you a better officer. But that is irrelevant. The truth is: You MUST have a degree if you want to be a commissioned officer. So, if that's one of your goals, then you need to get that degree. There's a lot of occupations that require a degree. Doesn't make the individual better at doing the job, BUT, it is a requirement. So, you need to get it.
So, I don't want people to think I'm against college degrees. I'm an ALO. Basically, I'm a "College Recruiter". I have 3 degrees myself. I am all for college educations. But that doesn't mean it should be for everyone; or that everyone NEEDS ONE. That has been the biggest crock of bull promoted over the last 20 years. "You can succeed without a college degree". B.S.