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it's overrated which why i didn't bother to go for a masters degree as originally planned, it's like a ponzi scheme where the lecturers feed off the students. imagine an hnd holder that can't implement any sort algorithm in any language?. by education here, i mean formal education within the four walls of a higher institution.

EduRegard:
He half walked, half dragged to the front of my aunt’s vet store. I had no choice but help aunty Kemi man the place as she is trying to open yet another store in Ikeja.


I was counting on my fingers, trying to find out how many days we had before we resumed back to school. This holiday had been as boring as watching paint dry. I was counting my remaining days of boredom when he knocked, taking me away from my reverie.

He instantly reminded me of Frank Donga. “Please, is there vacancy here? ” he asked. I looked at him from head to toe. His shirt had definitely seen better days. His hair was like a refuse dump and his mouth smelled like a mortuary. His shoes reminded me of canoes. Worn out canoes.

I was still assessing his unpresentable appearance when he shoved photocopied documents into my hands.

“Please sir, I have bsc and msc zoology from OAU, ife”. I thought he was joking. A quick scan of the papers confirmed my fears.

He continued “please give me a job, any job. I will work for free for three months if you want. Please!”. Desperation oozed from his thin frame.

He must have thought I owned the place. “No vacancy” slipped from my lips. He looked at me, fought back tears and snatched his papers. He trudged on.

I watched him go. My aunt who owed the store this masters degree holder is begging for a job didn’t go to any university. Her business is worth over thirty million naira. She always told me the university is a cage that force you to sit behind a desk for four years so you’ll be qualified to sit behind another desk for forty years.

She said university will teach you to look for jobs but never create one. It will teach you yo work for a living but never have a life. I sat. I thought.

She had blamed the craze on the oil boom in the seventies. Then, graduates were entitled to cars and automatic jobs.

She said people still live in that delusion. She told me the richest man alive is a college dropout who followed his dream.

She asked what my dream was. She said ” do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”. I am convinced, college degrees are overrated.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Source : http://eduregard.com/a-quick-story-to-justify-why-degree-education-is-overrated/

I won't blame you for this post since it's not original to you @ op.

However, call up a guy with dream that has no education and ask him to read what you have written.

Also tell us who set your aunty up. I imagine she too is an illiterate so whoever set her up dropped out of school and pursued his dreams. Please do not let kids read this backward right up.

Vick4rill:
this is the most myopic, and unreasonable post i have read today. honestly you and ur aunty are crown pessimist. better drop out from that skul, because u are wasting ur time.who told u a graduate can not do bussiness or even do better than ur aunty? i am a graduate secured a good job and ve so many bussinesses, so what will u say abt that?. to the young minds reading this if you foolishly dump ur educational pursue because of the shit you read here be ready to blame nobody bt ur slf. ur aunty situation is that of a blind man who doesnt ve eyes and then concludes that the eyes smells.

Understand the context of a statement before commenting and besides He used the word OVERRATED. Which is true, to an extent, cos most nigerians believe u cant be successful without education.

Vick4rill:
i dont accept it and am telling anybody who has the quest for education to reject it too...

Then you dont need to be aggressive. It's all good though.

Vick4rill:
this is the most myopic, and unreasonable post i have read today. honestly you and ur aunty are crown pessimist. better drop out from that skul, because u are wasting ur time.who told u a graduate can not do bussiness or even do better than ur aunty? i am a graduate secured a good job and ve so many bussinesses, so what will u say abt that?. to the young minds reading this if you foolishly dump ur educational pursue because of the shit you read here be ready to blame nobody bt ur slf. ur aunty situation is that of a blind man who doesnt ve eyes and then concludes that the eyes smells.

Guy Op Is Very Right I Am A Graduate Too Bt My Certificate Is N My Wardrobe Cnt Rememba Wen Last I Looked At It, Becos D Certificate Cant Fetch Me A Job Of More Than 20k And Once U Are Above 40yrs An Nt Employed Ur Certificate Is Almost Useless Becos Employers Are Always Lokn 4 Fresh Graduate, If Nt 4 D Little Handwork I Hav It Could Hav Been Dificult 4 Me.

kenrish2:
Guy Op Is Very Right I Am A Graduate Too Bt My Certificate Is N My Wardrobe Cnt Rememba Wen Last I Looked At It, Becos D Certificate Cant Fetch Me A Job Of More Than 20k And Once U Are Above 40yrs An Nt Employed Ur Certificate Is Almost Useless Becos Employers Are Always Lokn 4 Fresh Graduate, If Nt 4 D Little Handwork I Hav It Could Hav Been Dificult 4 Me.

my life experience is similar to yours.

hardbody:


I won't blame you for this post since it's not original to you @ op.

However, call up a guy with dream that has no education and ask him to read what you have written.

Also tell us who set your aunty up. I imagine she too is an illiterate so whoever set her up dropped out of school and pursued his dreams. Please do not let kids read this backward right up.

We don't need to keep repeating this. See ur reply below.

We need explanations here cos it's like you were probably too busy minding your business profits and couldn't find the time to digest that post before dropping a comment and running off.

The top reads "Why I Think Degree Education Is Overrated In Nigeria - Michael Roman", which implies, the opinion stated was only that of the writer and solely according to his own perspective, which is possible if it differed compared to yours. So why are you taking it to the head? It's one man's opinion and not meant to be generally accepted.

Ronpet777:

So much invectives on a simple personal ideology! People are so funny.The OP didn't label it 'Y education is irrelevant',He only said it is overrated in dis part of d world. Other hidden msgs behind this write up is dt as graduate we need to think more of wot we can create than helping others achieve their dreams while we don't even bother birthing ours!

i guess u as an adult,was able to denote that... but what of the little child who is writing jamb nw.hw do u tink he will understand it. if he want to encourage entrepreneurship he should do it in a very understand way. the fact is that the economic is hard and even the bussiness group are not finding it easy. instead of discouraging peole agitate for a better economy that will favour both the entrepreneurs and employees

Vick4rill:
this is the most myopic, and unreasonable post i have read today. honestly you and ur aunty are crown pessimist. better drop out from that skul, because u are wasting ur time.who told u a graduate can not do bussiness or even do better than ur aunty? i am a graduate secured a good job and ve so many bussinesses, so what will u say abt that?. to the young minds reading this if you foolishly dump ur educational pursue because of the shit you read here be ready to blame nobody bt ur slf. ur aunty situation is that of a blind man who doesnt ve eyes and then concludes that the eyes smells.

case in point. he said overrated not useless. see as you fall graduate hand

thesicilian:

There are some things that sound good to the ears and seem to make a lot of sense, but on indepth analysis turn out to be not so true. This article is one of such.

I'm almost certain you aunty did not on her own decide not to attend a university, it is most likely to have been due environmental factors such as finance, external exams like WAEC & JAMB, or even her own flair (or lack of it) for bookwork..

The richest man in the world did not drop out of university because he did not like university or he was too dull, he dropped out because he was too busy with his programming and the school work was a distraction. Mind you, he was enrolled at Harvard, an elite school strictly for the creme de la creme.

Not every graduate looks for a job. Some get a job while still in school, some right after school, some start up their own companies after university.

Not all job seeking graduates are unkempt, like the one you described above.


The fact that one person made it without seeing the four walls of a university does not call for a condemnation of those who graduated from universities. Your aunty may not have attended one, but its most likely that she had benefited from the knowledge of those who did, either in the planning stages or in the form of formal or informal consultations.

The university does not make you to be dependent on a job, it is the kind of education you give yourself that determines how you turn out in life. The university is a place for learning and research, it is not supposed to be a sit-in-the-classroom-and-copy-notes set up.

And finally I think if anything is overrated, it is the notion of "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life''. Yes it may be less stressful because you have a passion for it, but you still have to work your ass off daily if you intend to make any meaningful impact...

Nice reply. But there are too many Uni's in Nigeria and eventually supply of graduate is greater than the demand. The standard have been lowered and something need to be done to restore the quality. Also Nigeria Uni's are no where in the world league of Universities. Too many private universities

Vick4rill:
i guess u as an adult,was able to denote that... but what of the little child who is writing jamb nw.hw do u tink he will understand it. if he want to encourage entrepreneurship he should do it in a very understand way. the fact is that the economic is hard and even the bussiness group are not finding it easy. instead of discouraging peole agitate for a better economy that will favour both the entrepreneurs and employees

Alright bro..I just thought u were harsh on d OP.It's all good.

go to skul so dat u can get a good job is d worst advice u can gv to ur child......Rich dad....

I will never let my schooling interfere with my education...Mark Twain.

Not totally unless but if the system can fully help individual with their potential it would be better

If you feel education is overrated , then try illiteracy and see how far you can go in life.
Some people just look at education differently.

SammieLowkey:
Your reasons are not enough and I kind of find it spurious(my opinion tho). I cannot expatiate on this now, but have it in mind that what worked for ur Aunt might not work 4 you. What if someone gave her the capital to start up dat biz? Don't even quote the Bill Gates', Buhari's, Dangote, Wizkid, 2face & co stories cos there's alwayz difference in Opportunities. My candid advice 2 you (& Everyone reading this) is; DON'T ever rely on Education ONLY, Garnish it with other skills, Trust in God and you'll be twice greater than your Aunt in no distant time. Coz believe me, being literate, you have a 100% advantage over her any day, anytime!

you jst said it all...educational jst prepare you for challenges out there and to make a way where seem no way and to have a better way of doing tins different frm illiterate...

I never went to Uni either and I own a business, travel round the world, what a beautiful life. I have a life. Heading to Maurituis for a 2 weeks holiday on Monday. University degree keep most people in bondage.

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A successful dropout entrepreneur will say "university degree is overrated. Follow your passion". A fulfilled employee will say "Make sure you graduate with at least 2.1". Which one should we follow? Get a degree with at least a 2.1. Don't forget to follow your passion. Maintain balance like one of our big bros here: Jarus.

Seriously, universities breeds zombie graduates now. it's always a circle and a general norm- "go to school - get a job"..... unfortunately, we only learn the formal part of education and not street education.. *bad*

"We now live in a nation where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.". -Chris Hedges

level10:
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I am a bit sceptical about reading reasons why any one should not go to school, but I'll give it a go & see.

The comments on the first page proves the topic of the thread right.

Kazrem:
A successful dropout entrepreneur will say "university degree is overrated. Follow your passion". A fulfilled employee will say "Make sure you graduate with at least 2.1". Which one should we follow? Get a degree with at least a 2.1. Don't forget to follow your passion. Maintain balance like one of our big bros here: Jarus.

Eku ijo Metta sir

toyetade:


Nice reply. But there are too many Uni's in Nigeria and eventually supply of graduate is greater than the demand. The standard have been lowered and something need to be done to restore the quality. Also Nigeria Uni's are no where in the world league of Universities. Too many private universities

Yeah, we are way below standard in our educational system and something needs to be done about it. But I have to say, we don't even have enough universities yet.
A stroll into any lecture hall in any university in the country during official hours will confirm that.

Omotayor123:

Eku ijo Metta sir

Ojo kan pelu ma. O ku eyokan. Just took time out to have a feel of what's happening.

The sole purpose of education isn't to get a job or make money. It goes beyond that.

There are pertinent concerns, which being educated affords such as; grooming, moulding and refining an individual...arming one with the necessary "weaponry" to deal with life's intricacies that come up now and again, those in which only an educated individual can grapple and meander through.

Education improves your reasoning ability.

I could go on and on. Education's never overrated... Schooling might be. A wise person will fuse both.

EduRegard:


WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Source : http://eduregard.com/a-quick-story-to-justify-why-degree-education-is-overrated/

This kind of crap is only written by those who think education and money is synonymous. I no blame the person sha, it is what our society has turned to...money, money and money without any value.

Real education enlightens the mind and sets it free from shackles of slavery. Nothing stops an educated mind from owning a successful business ventures but there us usually a shortcoming in owning a business without proper education.

please when next you are posting experience tales like dis. av it in mind also dat not everyone is entrepreneurship inclined. Destiny they said might delay but can not b altered. av seen a graduate who after many years of driving as an okada rider became a branch manager of a particular firm tru is former coursemate. now earning #100,000k/month

thesicilian:

There are some things that sound good to the ears and seem to make a lot of sense, but on indepth analysis turn out to be not so true. This article is one of such.

I'm almost certain you aunty did not on her own decide not to attend a university, it is most likely to have been due environmental factors such as finance, external exams like WAEC & JAMB, or even her own flair (or lack of it) for bookwork..

The richest man in the world did not drop out of university because he did not like university or he was too dull, he dropped out because he was too busy with his programming and the school work was a distraction. Mind you, he was enrolled at Harvard, an elite school strictly for the creme de la creme.

Not every graduate looks for a job. Some get a job while still in school, some right after school, some start up their own companies after university.

Not all job seeking graduates are unkempt, like the one you described above.


The fact that one person made it without seeing the four walls of a university does not call for a condemnation of those who graduated from universities. Your aunty may not have attended one, but its most likely that she had benefited from the knowledge of those who did, either in the planning stages or in the form of formal or informal consultations.

The university does not make you to be dependent on a job, it is the kind of education you give yourself that determines how you turn out in life. The university is a place for learning and research, it is not supposed to be a sit-in-the-classroom-and-copy-notes set up.

And finally I think if anything is overrated, it is the notion of "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life''. Yes it may be less stressful because you have a passion for it, but you still have to work your ass off daily if you intend to make any meaningful impact...

Give this guy a cold beer