Studying on your own can be more efficient in terms of money and time spent, but you can’t display that amount on knowledge – and some professions are required by the government to prove such credentials – which do cost money, even if you’re attending tuition-free colleges.
Category: Comparative gerontology
The knowledge divide
You may not be aware of this on your first day at school, but what you’re experiencing is a privilege not witnessed by many – even if you think being a nerd is uncool:) Why do so many people lack access to abundant knowledge? I ask myself this question many times a day – especially…… Continue reading The knowledge divide
On the psychology of Romanian people
Doesn’t it feel strange to easily find words in English compared to your native language? It feels even weirder to admit this to strangers …although I’m sure I’m not unique in that… Yet some weeks ago I was browsing the library’s shelves and as all good things in life, I found – and read by…… Continue reading On the psychology of Romanian people
Is there a college bubble?
I admit: I live in Europe – my formal education was partly paid by taxpayers – that’s the tradition here and I’m happily paying for other people’s education now. Not only this, but even if you’d get private education, it would still be cheaper than USA. Even after all these years of school, I am…… Continue reading Is there a college bubble?