I guess there are different kinds of colleges for different types of people, though. If you just want to learn some pointers on everyday living and how to work in a business, something like that would probably be ideal for you. It really isn't what I think of as a college, however. After all, why would you need 4 years to learn those things?
For more scholarly people who want to go into a professional field, whether it's law, medicine, or science, a place like Champlain wouldn't be helpful; in fact, it could even be harmful. At the age that people usually start college, people are still able to learn and retain a lot of information. What they learn in college is supposed to be the base they build on so they can go on to grad school, med school, law school, etc. Champlain isn't going to give those people what they need. They'll have to end up taking basic courses in a real college before they can move on to graduate studies.
Atmosphere is also important. The pre-grad students need interaction with others so they can be exposed to different ideas. They can also discuss assignments share what they've learned. They need an intellectual atmosphere. I doubt Champlain would provide that. People there are learning practical knowledge, not specialized knowledge. A place like that is fine for someone with average intelligence who wants to merely maximize their earnings. It would be a perfect fit for many people, but let's face it, it's just not set up for people who want a base for a lifetime of learning.
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