Was college really easier back in the 90's and before, I know it was cheaper but was it easier?
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Mamapolo2016 · F
I suppose it might be tougher in some respects - in some disciplines there's more to [b][i]know[/i][/b] now. Every year, there's more to know. More to learn. More time pressure.
Because so many employers absurdly demand a bachelor's degree at minimum now, more kids are starting college. Less are finishing.
More college students 'in my day' had parents who were paying for schooling and more students still believed their parents could actually [b][i]kill[/i][/b] them for dropping out or flunking.
I'm willing to concede that it might be a bit tougher academically, but a lot of kids who skated through high school avoiding tough courses suddenly come up against the college-with-little-or-no college prep courses wall. They're not ready.
The gentle reward-without-effort philosophy of pre-college education ends with a huge shock on the first college exam. [b][i]What do you MEAN, I flunked the test?[/i][/b]
Because so many employers absurdly demand a bachelor's degree at minimum now, more kids are starting college. Less are finishing.
More college students 'in my day' had parents who were paying for schooling and more students still believed their parents could actually [b][i]kill[/i][/b] them for dropping out or flunking.
I'm willing to concede that it might be a bit tougher academically, but a lot of kids who skated through high school avoiding tough courses suddenly come up against the college-with-little-or-no college prep courses wall. They're not ready.
The gentle reward-without-effort philosophy of pre-college education ends with a huge shock on the first college exam. [b][i]What do you MEAN, I flunked the test?[/i][/b]