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oldsoftie

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13. I admit I'm biased. College costs go up quicker than medical costs.

Reply to tazkcmo (Reply #7)

Wed Mar 11, 2020, 09:40 AM

Mar 2020

I've viewed them as a huge rip off for many people. The majority of the most successful people I know do not have degrees
If this makes some people decide to take on less debt & get a degree from home, more power to them. Or maybe choose a technical degree for a ton cheaper

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I admit I'm biased. College costs go up quicker than medical costs. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #13

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