From: twicebroken@hotmail.com   
      
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   > I'm middle aged and have been in the work force for many years.  I   
   > never completed my bachelor's degree, but have about 90 semester hours   
   > towards it.  The  main reasons for this (other than procrastination)   
   > were lack of time and money.  Meanwhile, I've worked the last 15-20   
   > years in offices, mostly as a secretary or administrative assistant.   
   >   
   > Due to upcoming changes in my life conditions, I may be able to go back   
   > to college and finish.  I'm considering a career connected to my major   
   > (English), in the fields of non-fiction writing, research,   
   > instructional design, public information or teaching (obviously, I'm   
   > still not clear on "what I want to do").   
   >   
   > I find myself asking the same old question - how useful is a college   
   > degree in this day and age?  There seem to be plenty of lesser degree   
   > programs out there (e.g., certificate programs).  Why should I spend   
   > time and money (my own this time, not my parents') getting a degree?   
   > Interested in hearing all points of view.   
   >   
   > Thanks, Rich   
      
   A certificate shows that you've had vocational training, whereas a B.A.   
   shows that you've had an _education_. I'd rather have a person with a   
   well-rounded education working for than someone who has been trained like a   
   circus animal or a dog. Also, having a degree makes you a far more   
   interesting person, in my opinion.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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