What do you think about universities, is it still necessary today?

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I myself dropped out after 2 months because I felt that the right subjects weren’t taught.

But I’d like to hear what other business owners have to say about the usefulness of university.

Maurizio Isendoorn · Accepted Answer

@max_avery We agree on that for sure!

Coro · Answer

I've learned more from the internet than from my university. University still teaches you time management and how to handle stressful situations and deadlines. But it's not a necessity at all.

Stephen Firecrow Silvernight · Answer

University is absolutely important, I say this as a self tought computer programmer with a successful 15 year career. I've realized traditional comp-sci is the *right* thing to teach. I had to learn it on my own. Constant, Logarithmic, ans Sequential time is the most valuable lesson you can learn, if your a decent programmer you may know it instinctually by another name, but no programmer is adequate without knowing it.

I am of the opinion that they are teaching the right things, and the industry is blinded by the wrong ones.

Maurizio Isendoorn · Answer

@ruben_boonz Indeed. Many companies are also getting less strict on the requirement of a degree, so that's positive news for if you still want a job.

Kabir · Answer

A CS resume with Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkley stands a much better chance in reaching VP position in a startup environment based on my experience.

Max Avery · Answer

Definitely depends on your path - They certainly have their place for some disciplines, but general entrepreneurship, I don't feel like it is necessary

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If your goal is to climb the corporate ladder, yes.

If your goal is to be your boss, doesn't matter.

Maurizio Isendoorn · Answer

@zignis interesting!

Sarah Playford · Answer

Universities can still be valuable for certain career paths and industries, offering structured education, networking opportunities, and access to resources. However, alternative paths like online courses and practical experience are also becoming increasingly relevant.

Igor Lysenko · Answer

I believe that there are no unnecessary subjects at the institute. Because another subject can develop your thinking and make you a little better, but when you study and you have a specific goal, then you don’t really want to do other subjects when they are not related to the chosen topic.

Kabir · Answer

@maurizioisendoorn  Appreciate your thoughts! In my view, the Internet and universities serve distinct purposes. As a parent of two, I believe attending a university offers a structured learning environment, valuable peer networks, diverse perspectives, and foundational knowledge. Conversely, the Internet serves as a vast digital encyclopedia for self-learning. Both have unique advantages and can complement each other in nurturing one's education and personal growth.

Maurizio Isendoorn · Answer

@shownotes But what about being the founder?

Ruben Boonzaaijer · Answer

@maurizioisendoorn 1 more reason not to go

What do you think about universities, is it still necessary today?

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