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Message: [QUOTE="8893, post: 2510167, member: 93"] Some good points to be made on both sides of the argument, and there is no question that college costs have skyrocketed for mostly bad reasons that have little to nothing to do with the value being provided; or that a lot can often be learned more effectively on-line. But what I think that overlooks is the classroom dynamic and the benefits of discussion between and among teachers and students. I know it's a dying cause in this era of STEM focus, but I remain a big fan of a quality liberal arts education--for the right kids. Done right, it should be about much more than knowledge; it should be about learning how to think, how to adapt, and how to solve problems. I'm seeing it in my oldest now, who just finished her first semester at college. She's got a ways to go, obviously, but I like what I see of the early returns. [/QUOTE]