The Fat Electrician - Should i drop out?

Sorry, this is going to be a bit long ... I followed the SYSTEM, spending years of my life in both under grad and graduate school at UCB, from there I taught, after 5 years of teaching, I realized I was not a good teacher, so I quit. Your do a great job, you would be the teacher I wanted to be. To answer your question, I would recommend for you to drop out and stop wasting both your time and money.

Ted Tremper

2024-08-19 22:01:40 +0000 UTC

Fuck 'em. You do better than most history teachers with degrees. I read the comments and it's pretty unanimous. Nic, you're doing the damn Thang.

WillStillwell

2024-07-05 00:05:27 +0000 UTC

An old man once told me two things I believe in every single day and I tell people every single day. One, "every day above ground is a good day", why? Because you're alive and you can change things because you are fucking alive. The second is "an educated man is a dangerous man", why? You know and understand things like history and learn from them and understand the repercussions of repeating it. I just drive a forklift at Costco for like a decade so no college there but the top of my favorite things to do is learn everything I can. You have helped me learn more through your videos than school has and I love every minute of them. I greatly want that degree that lets you write history books on America not being the assholes after WWII especially Vietnam. I would like you to keep going to college but life is life and any day above ground is a good day. But those who choose to ignore history are damned to repeat it. God bless you, your wife, children and all of your friends. Herrera 2024!

Steven Zinn

2024-05-21 15:34:34 +0000 UTC

I graduated in 2020 at the age of 64 with a degree in communications. It took 42 years to earn that degree. I would pick up classes through the years but was able to finish because of an Arkansas law passed in 1974. At the age of 60, residents can attend any state funded institution tuition free. Including law and medical school. If you can meet the entrance requirements.

SusanAnn Kendall-Martin

2024-05-17 14:42:43 +0000 UTC

I am just an old woman in Arkansas, but here is what I think. Leave school for now knowing you can return later if you want.

SusanAnn Kendall-Martin

2024-05-17 14:37:16 +0000 UTC

Late to the party too. I’m conflicted on this question. Why? Because I did drop out of college and still managed to have a very rewarding career in computer aided design. However, during my 41 years in my career I’ve always feel awkward when conversing with peers and clients. It always comes up as it is assumed that given my position I obviously graduated from college. Now that I’m retired I look back and laugh at myself for being so self conscious on this subject. So, what would I tell you? First, how many credits away from graduating are you? If you’ve taken let’s say 85% of the credits needed then push on. If on the other hand you have half or less, it’s a coin toss. Given your current excellent CV (resume) I’d say you don’t need it but you might want it in the future. I feel I have a strong portfolio for my life’s worth so I feel good about myself. That’s all that matters. All of that worrying was wasted energy. Hope this helps.

Frank Conforti

2024-05-11 21:19:10 +0000 UTC

Little late to the party here, but I think it all depends on what your goals were with the magical sheet of paper. If all you wanted was to study history at a college level, then save the 12k and time. Spend that year making videos doing what you love and make money rather then spending it on something your not sure you want. If you have an interesting motive to want the degree then it’s a no brainer, get the degree. If not, take the knowledge and chalk it up to what you wanted it to be, a way to gain knowledge that you enjoy. Just my 2 cents brother.

Christopher Hennessee

2024-05-07 00:29:52 +0000 UTC

Finish what you started mate. It’s one of the secrets to happiness.seriously old Aussie proverb 😂😂

Bryan Besell

2024-04-30 11:58:18 +0000 UTC

Eh, just stick through it if you're already this far. It'll pay for itself on your first book. (If I may suggest a final topic... Battle of Pressburg 907) I know a bit earlier than you rock, but if you want to point at the FIRST major multi-nation (near world war level) conflict where things shifted from spears and arrows to politically driven rewriting of history; there's your origin point into the weird that we live in today. It took the world almost three centuries to erase that battle.

fshalor

2024-04-23 20:24:36 +0000 UTC

I'd stick with college and finish getting the degree. It sucks to study the stuff you are not interested in but if you ever decided to change your mind, the curriculum and goalposts would have moved on you. Also degrees can be baseline requirements for corporate or future teaching opportunities. I totally agree that the GenEd approach of being well rounded is infuriating and very subjective. I took one set of general education Math and Science courses when I got my Bachelors in Business Administration. Yet when I considered going back for a Computer Science and Engineering degree I was told I'd have to take those GenEds over because I didn't take the right version of them for them to count towards a Science and Technology degree. That said, while you are in the mindset and mode of going to school and studying it is best to keep up the energy and just finish.

Justin Haire

2024-04-19 21:34:09 +0000 UTC

Being "well rounded " is nice. It adds a demention to your thinking when you are 22, opens you to possibility you didn't consider. As an adult 12k is a steep price tag for nice. My first BA was in history. I also went to 2 years of community college. My second degree was BSN. I had ro retake 2 gen ed classes. I use my RN everyday. So there is my story

John Gustavson

2024-04-18 01:30:56 +0000 UTC

Went to school for electronics to avoid getting well rounded. In your shoes I would look to see if there was a uni that didnt want to make you well rounded and would except your credits.

ed pluck

2024-04-17 19:00:45 +0000 UTC

The question is: What will a bachelor’s degree benefit you?? Brother you got a “214”… And…. My CCAF Ass Deg of Science…. as a USDA Calibration Manger got me the same pay grade as PHD veterinarians… Back on point, if the degree is important to you GET IT!! otherwise, Why are you wasting your time, money, and emotional well being??? Bless you, your family, and your gift of sharing history in such a dynamic way!! MSgt(r) USAF…. Todd

Todd Edeker

2024-04-16 02:03:33 +0000 UTC

Maybe contact a European college and do a distance learning deal. Then your money isn't wasted on boring crap you don't need. 😁 👍

Bable Zmith

2024-04-13 07:49:34 +0000 UTC

They should award you a degree for your videos, easily worth 20 credits.

Corey Sousa

2024-04-11 02:39:18 +0000 UTC

I completely agree with you. Moreover, my dad taught electrical engineering at Ohio University for 30 years and told me straight up that college was a scam and wasn’t worth my time unless I wanted to be a doctor or scientist, period.

Gundoctor913A

2024-03-14 03:50:15 +0000 UTC

Nick, I’m from Jake McNasty’s hometown and work with a guy that used to plug his granddaughter 💩. Also, I only missed one question on my Oklahoma End Of Instruction American history test as a senior at PoHi in 2012. It was a WWll question and THEY were wrong. All that being said, I love your ambition to “rewrite history” to what actually happened (half of the reason why I’m paying you right now haha). If you can financially make it happen, please set the record straight. Me personally, fuck them I’d drop the fuck out! I know that’s not a lot of help 😁

Trevor Craft

2024-03-10 23:19:03 +0000 UTC

There are other accredited universities where you can whittle down other credit hour needs by being a Journeyman electrician and being instructor for martial arts. You could also get credit for business since you run your own and media arts for your channel and its success. You could also likely get business credits for your w8fe through her work through the channel.

Bart Welch

2024-03-09 17:36:16 +0000 UTC

Given you are already in liberal arts I think your nervous about the STEM classes. You need to be exposed to scientific rigor if you are going to get a PhD and be the next conservative historical "hero". I don't mean to imply you don't have rigor any one of your video's shows that. If it is really just art, business,etc I apologize. I went from Lib Arts to Computer Science.

Sean Quinn

2024-03-05 22:46:10 +0000 UTC

Also take a con law class and like an art or architectural history class but get the degree it is a just barrier to entry. Get va to pay if you’re over 10 % disabled. Vocational rehab just print off a USA jobs position that requires a degree and say it is your plan to go in that field you can message me if you have a question

Michael Wiles

2024-02-24 23:53:06 +0000 UTC

Colleges and universities are a scam. That is my take. They want your money and give you a piece of paper that says you’re smart.

Matthew Kleeman

2024-02-20 11:26:48 +0000 UTC

Do like we all did and just the degree. Ur right, but we can't change the process in a reasonable time.

Larry White

2024-02-19 07:59:42 +0000 UTC

I understood what you're saying and I agree. If I were you, I'd drop out only if your ideal career does not require a degree. I was an adjunct instructor at a community college for seven years and I was only required to have an Associate degree. If you stay enrolled and can take computer programming courses, I will tutor you for free. It is the least I could do to pay you back for the history you helped me learn, as well as the entertainment.

Paul Ackerman

2024-02-15 07:55:43 +0000 UTC

Late to the party but you can do what I did with college when it came to gen-ed. I took chemistry, physics, geology and geography. Why… because I like rocks, but also because it helps to build on what I enjoy. It may not be super important to every historical matter, but if you understand geology and history you can impress on people why a hot spot in the middle of the ocean that creates a series of volcanic islands could be strategically important to a world power. I also took 2 religion courses and the easiest writing and public speaking courses. Religion, regardless of anyone’s opinion, is still basically history from one group or person’s viewpoint. The writing and public speaking courses are just to get the final hours and if they’re anything like the courses I took, allow you to pick your own topics… like history, or rocks to talk about. Maybe that will get you over the edge, maybe not. Is it worth the 12 grand, probably not but if you are determined to get the magical paper, might as well flip the system on its head and enjoy it. Either way it's your money and time. Do what you want.

MorePewLessQ

2024-02-12 13:11:09 +0000 UTC

I'm sure you've already made your decision, and it's probably the right one. I say that not because I don't have an opinion, but the opposite, Nothing any of us goofy fucks say matters. Do you A) Care about a magic piece of paper, and the implied accomplishment and (minor)sacrifice of it, or B) Are you just in it for the pure knowledge in history, and the "how to" of study/research that a good education can give? I myself hit the exact same wall you did. And decided to finish my degree, though I thought it bullshit. I did that because I am toxically stubborn, and refuse to let myself quit, or be forced to quit anything. Though, honestly, at the end of the day what a degree does is give you a safety net. I hope you get rich doing this. You should. But, if not, or even if you do and get bored, what a degree gives you are options in life, same as being a journeyman, or a black belt, or Doc, or a professional smartass. Lots of social constructs, and contracts, are absolute bullshit. But until we go back to raiding villages, and bringing back all their good shit, as a means of status and wealth acquisition... Sometimes you just gotta jump through a fucking hoop or two. So all that to say... I support you, and we support you.

Mike MIchelsen

2024-02-12 04:56:01 +0000 UTC

The courses that were designed to make me "Well Rounded" were the reason my GPA was as low as it was. I did great in the courses directly involved in my Major. And that magical piece of paper collects dust just as good as everything else. It might as well be toilet paper. It would be better than the single ply eh?

Jesse Brunner

2024-02-11 13:30:22 +0000 UTC

It's retarded. Only half the coursework is major/minor core coursework and the rest is Gen-ed nonsense. The college I went to and many others I know do the same, REQUIRE 2 years (4 semesters) of foreign language as part of the coursework if you were getting a degree in any of the Liberal Arts programs. But those same schools don't have that requirement for any sort of business related degree where it would make the most sense to know a foreign language.

Randy Butternubs

2024-02-06 22:42:26 +0000 UTC

you are correct. But you knew this from the start. From what I have heard you state before you are doing this to bread into academic circles to sort of destroy from the inside. It was never a financial decision for you in the first place. And if you want to be taken seriously by pointy head academics you will have to have that paper. and in the history circles it will have to have a masters and a PHD. Remember what the original goal was. If you decide it was a bad plan from the start no one will fault you

Rick Tuk

2024-02-04 13:17:38 +0000 UTC

Round is a shape and so are you... Sooooo.... I'd say you've met their requirement. All kidding aside, you're not the historian we want (well I do but I am the minority) but you CERTAINLY the historian we need. Keep doing what you're doing.

Scott Cobb

2024-02-04 05:00:13 +0000 UTC

you are right

Florian Bitzer

2024-01-31 16:41:09 +0000 UTC

I'm a little late, but here's my two pfennig. You're not trying to be a history teacher in the traditional sense, nor are you trying to get a job at a museum or something. You did this, with my understanding of it, to better your own personnel knowledge so that you can better whoever is watching you in their knowledge of history without the lens of "We are awesome but we are the problem." You just want to tell stories better with proper historical context. You have the knowledge you need, now you just have to apply it. I hope this helped.

Robin Yuktonis

2024-01-30 22:57:06 +0000 UTC

Career in IT and Cybersecurity. Business Degree in Management from Emory University. I took all the BS classes - they only served to interfere with my elected fraternity role. Where I actually learned how to get a bunch of hungover 21 year olds out of bed to clean up the f:;&@: fraternity house after a party. I have reused those skills over and over for 40 years. P.s. get off my lawn!

Thomas Brooks

2024-01-28 20:42:33 +0000 UTC

Fuck’um Take Small Boat Sailing merit badge three $@&” times. ‘Cause it’s just fun.

Thomas Brooks

2024-01-28 20:36:18 +0000 UTC

Fuck em, don’t give them another dime🤘🏼

Randall Mahlen

2024-01-27 19:02:55 +0000 UTC

Well, I’m late to the party, but that has never stopped me from kicking in my opinion. I’m retired now, and I had a good career in IT and InfoSec. I dropped out of college, but I still regret not finishing my generally useless degree in economics. You might be able to get a special self study with credit and structure a class for a specific topic in history. Generally though the school has to pay for those professors who teach stuff nobody would take otherwise. There may be stuff that you might take to help you read history better. Statistics, writing, and political science can all help deepen your ability to research and convey the history you do. I have really enjoyed the history you have presented, especially SSgt Reckless. Whether or not you get the degree won’t affect your ability to YouTube, but not having it could interfere somewhere down the line. The paper can help get access to sources and people and conferences. A year and cash is a pain now, but it is something to be proud of for the rest of your life. I still wonder if my career would have had less shit in it had I taken the last year and got the piece of paper.

Louis Moore

2024-01-25 05:43:32 +0000 UTC

I agree. Don’t waste your time. Just keep doing what you’re doing. Your longer videos are great, McNasty video was my favorite. I would like to see one on Sgt York WW1 and African American 761st Tank Battalion in WW2. The way you tell the story is great with the Military analogies and terms.

Robert Glynn

2024-01-23 16:00:49 +0000 UTC

If you personally feel like it's a waste of time and money then I'd do what you really want to and are more interested in concentrateing on. But I'm to stupid for kolege so don't take my advice 🤣

John renner

2024-01-22 08:52:36 +0000 UTC

Honestly, I agree with you and would say if this is how you feel then I would definitely do it. It's one thing to continue to do this knowing you love the subject, but to have to drag yourself through it for those extra 20 credit hours after basically already completing the task is asinine imo.

Annette

2024-01-21 00:47:19 +0000 UTC

You would be the best history teacher, So if you need the stupid paper get it! If not I know you’ll find another way! TsunamiFlowJJ❤️

Maximos Soto

2024-01-19 06:54:45 +0000 UTC

I hope you keep going, but I do understand both sides. The sad part is it all about the $ from books you have to get for the pointless classes. (In my opinion)

Mitchell McGraw

2024-01-19 05:26:26 +0000 UTC

Do it. Just to piss everyone else off. Because now all those other historians who act like their shit don’t stink, now have to recognize you as one of them.

Guy

2024-01-16 12:27:41 +0000 UTC

If you're only 20 hours short.....man, 2 semesters. Suck it up butter cup. You'll hate like hell the kind of bullshit you'll have to deal with for those 2 semesters, but just hold your nose and do it. Even if you just skate through with a C. When you take that last exam......no other feeling like it.

Zminor

2024-01-15 02:14:23 +0000 UTC

20 hours?

Zminor

2024-01-15 02:10:39 +0000 UTC

As someone who recently graduated with a bachelor’s in Biology. He’s 100% correct, the amount of bs I had the struggle through that I will never use in my life or career again is astounding.

Frost

2024-01-14 23:45:07 +0000 UTC

I agree, academia is full of BS.

Robert Hall

2024-01-14 15:38:22 +0000 UTC

I agree all the way. I hold an Associates in Nursing (ADN) and am a RN for 23 years. I went back for my BSN... not 1 nursing class. I think Statistics was the only applicable course I took!

Kristine Woodward

2024-01-14 10:57:13 +0000 UTC

I agree with what you said in that well rounded education should stop before you're going into college, but I also think you should go to school for the job you want. If the job you want requires a degree, then you gotta get the degree but if you don't need a degree to do the job you want, then get what you can out of school and move on.

Michelle Dunsworth

2024-01-14 06:08:59 +0000 UTC

I was 12 units away from BA when I stopped going. Turns out I needed two remedial English classes (I had already taken the advanced courses for my degree) and P.E. I tried to take the English classes but it was absolutely crushing. Took half a semester of golf, which is a waste of time. Wound up just not going. Never affected my career or prospects for a job.

Bango McTangerton

2024-01-14 04:35:56 +0000 UTC

I personally would like more people like you influencing how this stuff is taught to our future generations just in the fact that you seem to be able to be unbiased even if it pisses you off. Now does that matter when most people won’t do 30 seconds of research for anything anymore without parroting what they heard like it’s gospel idk. I went to multiple colleges just because I couldn’t get past the whole taking classes I don’t need for about 10 years, I 100% get how frustrating that is. The good thing is at least you seem to have the means to pay for it and you seem super sharp so any of those classes won’t stop you on the way. If content ever isn’t the place for you then having the degree you want could be beneficial to you and your family. Other side though is if taking those classes is going to make you so miserable that the rest of your life quality wise takes a hit then probably not worth it. Keeping a family happy/safe/provided for is more then full time job on its own. Whatever you choose you’re one of my favorite content people to listen to history or not and you seem like an amazing person to hang out with. Do what’s best for you/family and we will keep enjoying what you put out

Froctopus (Trixie)

2024-01-12 16:34:47 +0000 UTC

Another idea, if it's feasible, is to transfer your credits to an online school that doesn't play that "well rounded" bullshit, and get the degree to have the degree.

Jonathan Jones

2024-01-11 17:55:53 +0000 UTC

If there's a tiny chance you may get your master's later especially to teach history way later in life how it should be taught...then yes. Only other reason is you put this much time in might as well have it count

Michael Corey

2024-01-11 17:06:36 +0000 UTC

Bro, you have a trade and a successful YouTube. You've already taught me more history than school. I also find the best history books were written quite a while ago. As in the 19th century. Love your content, keep it up whatever you decide to do.

Andrew Kettler

2024-01-11 16:41:34 +0000 UTC

Not related to the video, but is the song in your outro something you had made just for you, or is it a riff from an actual song? I heard it in a short from a channel that wasn't yours, and Shazam doesn't know it, so I can't tell if it's stolen from you or if I just can't find it.

Jonathan Jones

2024-01-11 01:31:12 +0000 UTC

Yes but how satisfying would it be when one of the Keyboard Comandos says "Buh but you're not a real history teacher so how do you know what you're talking about' buh." Play their game to break their game. That and I love your comments from your classes. Your history classes are great! Can't wait to hear your comments from the regular 'well rounded' classes

Tom Brady

2024-01-11 00:35:22 +0000 UTC

I'm in the same boat with my education. Main reason I'm probably leaving in residence and starting my career. These Gen Ed classes are the same crap I needed to graduate high school but still pay thousands

Brandon Sammons

2024-01-10 13:29:49 +0000 UTC

I’ll bump up my tier if you stay in. Embrace the suck bub. You got this.

George Mcfarland

2024-01-10 07:14:10 +0000 UTC

I am actually in the same exact position, but a little different out come. I spent the last 4 years split between 2 different majors and even then I still have 12 credits where I can fuck around with even though I have completely finished my criminology major. I am going through with finishing out the major, but that’s because I essentially need the degree to get any sort of job in my field, for you I guess it all depends on the goal that you want to achieve. Will ya need to finish out those last 20 credits to be able to go for you overall goal? Or do you just need to have the experience from those classes to be creditable? Personally I’m finishing mine out because I need to/ am stubborn enough to, but there’s been more thoughts in my mind about dropping out than “oh boy I’m gonna be so ready and happy with my degree”. I’m not trying to sway you in either direction, but ultimately a decision on what you want to do with your degree and if you need that stupid slip of paper.

Matt Hooper

2024-01-08 14:32:56 +0000 UTC

It depends on what you want to do with the education. If you are going to use it to get a job that requires a college degree, keep going. If you aren't, then take the courses that are important to you and what you want to learn. College education is all about what you want to get out of it and what you make of it. Edited to add: I don't know where you're going to college, but one way to reduce the cost might be to take some of the courses at a local community college, if your university accepts the transfer credits. The 4-year college will still probably require a couple 300 or 400 level courses, but you may be able to do the bulk of the general education classes at the community college.

Douglas Rampersad

2024-01-08 00:03:20 +0000 UTC

I vote you keep at it. However, maybe look into a better college. Say one in Texas that’s close to the unsub studio. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Joseph Holsclaw

2024-01-08 00:02:11 +0000 UTC

Look I don't know what my opinion is worth on here but I do know that when you were talking to Jack mandaville on that episode of unsub and you described why you wanted to get a history degree, I felt that shit to my core. Ultimately it's your decision though and I'm gonna stick around no matter what because you fucking rock.

Chris W. Canet

2024-01-07 07:41:28 +0000 UTC

A Phd. in History really shuts them up! Unfortunately, you have to survive their MAZE. That is simply one option. How badly do you want it? A break for a semester may bring clarity and renewed ambition. Your worth is not tied to a piece of paper. Really like your content, great job! You don’t have to prove anything to anybody.

Katherine Dodds

2024-01-07 01:30:05 +0000 UTC

This is the exact reason why I dropped out. Super shitty system. I just want to take the specialized classes that actually attribute to my subject

Brent

2024-01-06 17:39:01 +0000 UTC

Transfer to Hillsdale or GCU

John Slovinsky

2024-01-05 22:42:02 +0000 UTC

It’s ultimately your choice, however, that magical piece of paper makes it easier to shut people up when you can actually say you have a history degree

Brian Winters

2024-01-04 21:25:42 +0000 UTC

I'm currently working on an engineering degree, but I still need "social studies" credits. To be an engineer. The only reason I'm still pursuing college is because 99% of companies won't even look at your resume without a bachelor's.

oFFtheWall518

2024-01-04 14:36:24 +0000 UTC

Ultimately, it's your decision. On the other hand, I recall you said your goal of earning your masters was so you could have an impact on how history is written for the next generations. That's an admirable goal; one that probably can't be reached without that masters degree. Sometimes, you have to slog through the shit to get where you're going.

Jeff Sonich

2024-01-04 10:41:26 +0000 UTC

I mean I'd keep going if only for 2 reasons, reason 1 being you're going there specifically to get the bs piece of paper that "certifies" you know your shit and reason 2 being your mere presence there brings immeasurable suffering to a bunch of communists, so I'd say keep at it and perhaps they'll just pass you to get you the fuck outta there.

The Deplorabologist

2024-01-03 13:43:02 +0000 UTC

I have a bachelor's degree and it's not worth the paper it was printed on. I'm not saying that because I'm bitter and still paying loans off, the post-911 GI Bill paid me to keep showing up to class and make decent grades. I'm saying it's pointless because I have never once gotten a better job or higher pay or any of the myriad reasons I was told I NEEDED a college degree for since I earned the fuckin thing. You are right, by my estimation, that colleges in America do not give a good god damn about making sure the graduates they turn out actually have the education they need for the workforce, they have made their little grift in the system so they can turn a coin off the income from forcing idiotic requirements like you are annoyed about. Go to college to learn the things you want to know then get on with your life. That's my $0.02 (or $2.50 if we're keeping up with inflation...).

Torsten015

2024-01-03 10:22:50 +0000 UTC

I don’t know what your goal is but if it is to get a masters look at the classes you will get to take in your masters program before you decide to drop out of your bachelor’s program.

Shane Bailey

2024-01-03 04:06:44 +0000 UTC

You are completely correct. The well rounded argument is complete BS and an excuse to make you take more classes. STILL, I would keep going. The system is rigged to favor that idiot piece of paper. AND, the stories you tell from class are comedy gold. I am just glad that I am not the only one that feels this way. Our education system needs a serious overhaul from the ground up.

deja kiara

2024-01-02 23:19:37 +0000 UTC

unless you plan to release any legitimized historical publications in the future, id say there is no need for the diploma. i graduated from college and i litereally put off most of those ge classes until senior year cause of how stupid they seemed (and because i wanted a lighter study load for when i was required to take my capstone courses in business). they were pointless 10 yrs ago, theyre pointless now.yeah, i might be jaded as im still paying off my loans, but i still dont know why i had to take 2 earth science classes, history class, 2 literature courses, and even a philosophy course for my degree in business. id assume the diploma only matters if you plan a profession in the space teaching at the collegiate level (dont even need a degree in history to teach it in hs) or as a researcher/author.

Luis Landez

2024-01-02 23:06:43 +0000 UTC

If you prefer doing YouTube then just drop out. Your videos are great and it sounds harsh but, no one will really care whether you have a degree for it or not if they like what they’re watching. Most of the viewers probably don’t even know you’re studying. Or see if you can use everything you’ve already got and get your degree through a European college, not sure if that’s a thing though. Either way keep up the awesome work.

Jonny

2024-01-02 19:15:15 +0000 UTC

See if you can test out of any gen Eds for the credit. Also a work experience “internship” can be used in place of college credit in some places. Have Eli sign off on it.

David Wasserman

2024-01-02 19:04:17 +0000 UTC

I was once in the exact same situation as you and I chose to drop out, I took all the classes in my field as well as most of the Gen-Ed's that made sense to me. It depends on what your goal is, if your goal was to get a better understanding of History and how to be a Historian then I'd say drop out. If your goal is to get a Degree because you see yourself doing something that requires a degree then you continue. You currently are doing very well for yourself as a YouTuber and I'm sure making good money, if you want to continue doing this then you don't need a degree. You're also very popular right now and YouTube is making good money, you should spend your time on that while you can because who knows how long it will last. Your time is WAY more valuable cranking on YouTube content on subjects you love then wasting that time on Gen-Ed's. So unless you really need that piece of paper then I say drop out.

Balljoint

2024-01-02 16:55:55 +0000 UTC

For what its worth, I would keep going. I actually liked a few of my general ed courses in collage because i met a professor or 2 that actually taught me how to think critically and for myself instead of just parroting what the other professors said. You might learn something. who knows?

Jason Janicki

2024-01-02 16:43:14 +0000 UTC

If your major is history then your minor could be in something like literature. If so one could focus on getting more credits out of a minor. If that is not possible then look into a second minor that will complement your other degrees. This is a way to still take classes that would be relevant to you and not feel as much as a waste of money. I love your videos and was so excited because for Christmas I got your "Warheads On Foreheads" shirt along with your "Warcrime" shirt. I haul warheads all the time and I know that the guys are going to love seeing the shirt. I wish you all the best as I know this is a hard decision to decide.

Seajai

2024-01-02 15:12:46 +0000 UTC

Can you transfer somewhere and do their history classes and that count towards your hours? Idk how all that works, never went to college. If that's not a possibility, I'd say to just suck it up for a little while and get it done. If you've already made it this far and put up with all the bullshit you have to get to this point, you can do with a little bit more to get that degree. Think of all the history books you could be rewriting the RIGHT way.

Jordan Tinker

2024-01-02 13:54:37 +0000 UTC

I love your content and look forward to your videos, a sheet of paper doesnt define who you are, yes we all took stupid gen ed classes, and most of us hated them. Being well rounded is just another way for people to find their passion… history is yours. For my gen ed classes i took the CLEP exams and paid like $100 to test out and get college credit.. might be a middle ground for you?

Serenity cunningham

2024-01-02 12:18:10 +0000 UTC

OOP's did it again , getting old sucks with arthritic fingers and hitting the wrong buttons. LOL . To continue a couple of more examples, I took a music appreciation course that I assumed was useless, only to be invited to symphonies etc with clients that appreciated my limited knowledge. Finally I took an economics course just for the credits and guess what it has paid dividends literally because of understanding, currency exchange and banking etc. Stick with my friend and you will be as the beer commercial claims [ The most interesting man in the world ] You are already 1/2 way there , and all of your followers will enjoy the new perspectives that you bring. All the best to you and your family in 2024. Happy New Year.

Ray

2024-01-02 12:06:35 +0000 UTC

Nick OOPS hit the wrong button, should have taken a computer class, that was not available in the 70's.Let me continue my dialo I took a language elective inn German and never spoke it until I went to Norway where I realized the similarities and tried to converse. I took a Marine biology elective and guess what I ended up in the seafood industry for 44 years. I hate mathematics always have but guess what you need to run a successful business ? That's right the ability to deal in real numbers and calculations.

Ray

2024-01-02 11:59:45 +0000 UTC

Nick please finish your education. I'm a 73 year old and enjoy all of your videos , rants etc. Take a little advice from someone who went through all the BS to get a degree in Anthropology only to find out that I needed a Masters or PHD to get a real job in the field. Being in my 20's and broke with no prospect of a job in my chosen field I ended up working on the waterfront unloading fishing boats and then before I realized it I was in a new profession for 44 years. What did my BS do for me and all the other electives that I was forced to take? Simply put it made me a self made man that could communicate with anyone around the world, a person that understood Political systems [ Thanks Political Science ] could write coherently [ Thanks English Literature ],

Ray

2024-01-02 11:55:25 +0000 UTC

I vote keep going. You already contribute so much to the education of many in your comedic deliveries, but get that degree. You said it yourself that you want to be able to publish your own works and critique others when you have the degree. You can reach a bigger audience and hopefully fix some thinking in this turbulent country. Your words and writings may one day ignite a legion of “get to it” and find the truth, passion, drive, etc. kind of people that make this country great!

Brennon

2024-01-02 04:47:21 +0000 UTC

Finish it. We will pay for it.

Sarah G

2024-01-02 03:21:20 +0000 UTC

The educational system of the United States from 9th grade on is a f****** joke. I went to college for structural engineering and I needed 18 more credit hours and social science and English language arts before I could get my degree in graduate I dropped the hell out

Jeremy Parkerson

2024-01-02 01:47:40 +0000 UTC

I'm not going to b******* you I got the $5 patreon for your channel specifically to ask you if you would please do a video on George Washington Carver. Great story The Middle School in our town is named after him please do this video

Jeremy Parkerson

2024-01-02 01:41:33 +0000 UTC

The wife says (Masters in World History, 2 Bachelors in History and Geography): I can't do shit specifically with my 3.........take what you can and run with it. If you have taken EVERY class in your major then that school can't give you anything else to "be more" than you already are. Either accept what you have now and make it work or find another school that you can parlay your credits. I will agree with the wife on this. I have Craft certs coming out of every body opening, but it can't use them all and some were a total waste of time and money. Run with what you have, mainly because it's more than what you had before.

Chris Slaughter

2024-01-02 01:29:00 +0000 UTC

Have a couple Busch lattes and sleep on it. Looks like you've already made the decision but are just rightfully mad about the bs. If that stupid piece of paper is what you need in order to do whatever other projects you have in mind, well.. sucks but your passion projects are now paying the bills which is rad

Thomas

2024-01-02 01:06:26 +0000 UTC

Never said not to learn and do what you love. Actually said the opposite, so not sure why you directed this at me.

Shane Parks

2024-01-02 00:43:49 +0000 UTC

If you wrote a book right now on the history of this country, I would be pre-ordering a copy asap. The best education I have gotten was from my own reading as well as checking out books recommended by teachers. My son loves history stuff ( mostly disasters) and would read it too. (So would my gramps) You are already making a difference with your videos. How much more could you do with that degree? Is it something you want bad enough?

Kelly Hartley

2024-01-02 00:35:56 +0000 UTC

This isn't a trade class, you want the degree finish the courses. When I took my DMV Test I had to study how to deal with San Francisco cable cars. Don't quit

William N Ressegue

2024-01-02 00:25:22 +0000 UTC

You should only get the education you want, but a degree is also a door-opener. Are the stuck-up shits in academia going to buy your history textbook if you don't have a degree? I don't know. The degree is just a tool to apply in the right situation. It's probably more helpful to have one than not, but you have to drive your own road.

Disco

2024-01-02 00:16:48 +0000 UTC

No! The only reason you should continue is if you think you need a new career path or if you want to hang out with younger people.

William Daub

2024-01-02 00:08:22 +0000 UTC

Having taught American college students, your argument that they should have gotten well-rounded during Primary school pre-supposes that their Primary School education is good enough. It isn't in a great many places. Because this country values good education like it values taxing the rich. It doesn't. I 100% agree with you, but you have to fix K through 12 first.

Disco

2024-01-02 00:08:06 +0000 UTC

One thing about a college degree, it shows that you are capable of navigating bullshit.

Frank Byers

2024-01-02 00:05:30 +0000 UTC

For a lot of people, like me, learning is it's own reward. I earned my master's degree and then immediately started another bachelor's program all while having a secure job that didn't require the new bachelor's degree. I just enjoy the learning process.

Mike_Golf

2024-01-01 23:57:49 +0000 UTC

So if you are in a university you can get "Core" at any community college with an Associate of Arts so its significantly cheaper and actually maybe easier, it was easier for me personally. So if you want to rewrite textbooks you should power through and finish. I know that with Core you can choose the simple more easier classes, and a lot of times you aint learning your just regurgitating what they ask of you. i did all my "Core' at a community college and was actually easy and cheap.

AlphaW_Omega

2024-01-01 23:56:33 +0000 UTC

You're not alone. However, you have a big investment of time and money there already. Before bailing, check the available "qualified" courses and see if there is anything you can twist to your major. Shakespeare wrote some relatively historical plays. Maybe chemistry or biology would be interesting on the weapons side. Just examples.

Frank Byers

2024-01-01 23:48:25 +0000 UTC

The only thing we need well rounded is tires on my truck. Wtf is normal well rounded ? There's no such thing. I'm a GED holding former officer and now a Diesel Mechanic. Do what makes you happy , what is your passion. And go from there. Do any work as if you're working for God and youll be successful. Much love brother

Bosco

2024-01-01 23:34:07 +0000 UTC

the way the college system here in the states is exactly why i went into the electrical field. Theres so many people I know from high school that went and spent god knows how much on degrees and they dont even use them today. Meanwhile I didn't do any school, learned on the job and have no debt. But no, they dont push trades at all anywhere. Its "get this expensive piece of paper that a lot of people dont use, otherwise you dont have any credibility in life"

Kyle Koerner

2024-01-01 23:27:48 +0000 UTC

Ok. I have two grad degrees, some post grad work, and such. Some of the courses are to provide a base level of education. Undergrad in a social science sucks, since all work is setup for masters and above. Take the minimal requirements outside your major and punch your ticket. I know a guy from 5th special forces group who accidentally got a second major in Sociology when he was going for civil engineering.

Masakatsu

2024-01-01 23:15:41 +0000 UTC

I honestly would just work on becoming an author. Get published and that piece of paper doesn’t mean anything. Your peers validate your expertise at that point! Second thought, go work with Bill Whittle on the historical movies he’s trying to make 😂. He’s working on one for Frank Luke from WWI. Great story.

Beth

2024-01-01 22:44:24 +0000 UTC

Man... I completely feel your pain. Taking a sociology course when you're majoring in web design makes no sense. Which is one of the reasons why I quit pursuing my B.S. BUT! You're goal is to rewrite history textbooks and I was so stoked to hear you make that your goal. I know it sucks taking classes completely unrelated to your degree, but you're not just going for your degree, you have a specific goal in mind, and to accomplish THAT goal, it requires a master's or doctorate. I really think you should keep going, man. Humanities is one of the worst things EVER. But so are sand fleas. So is the gas chamber. So is the a.c. blowing hot in the summer, and cold in the winter. And I know all of that is meant to acclimate you to bring a soldier, but it still sucked and you still made it through and were better for it. Trade schools and vocational tech schools were made for those of us that just wanted the meat and potatoes without all the other bullshit. But they won't help you accomplish your specific goal...a goal which I'd like to see you meet.

Justin VanHaitsma

2024-01-01 22:24:52 +0000 UTC

So transfer your credits to a European college and get their degree. Then transfer to the appropriate college with that degree to get your Masters.

Bill Helm

2024-01-01 22:20:21 +0000 UTC

This is something that has been on my mind for a long time. When I went to college many many moons ago. They made me one take precalculus, though I had already been in Calculus for 2 years in High School. And then they said I needed 2 language classes. And this was not some big university, it was Rhode Island College. Unless you live here you most likely have never heard of it. Which also lead to me being very bored, and missing a lot of classes, and my Calculus professor tried to fail me, for not coming to class except for tests and quizzes, and leaving my homework behind for him( And I had a 98 average). Step up my father with a master's in mathematics, and civil engineering, who had to go and show the teacher how he was doing the problems wrong. But at least the teacher was WELL ROUNDED..😂😂

Frank Perry

2024-01-01 21:57:35 +0000 UTC

Are you right that "well rounded" is dumb in college, absolutely. But since you got into the path of going to college and investing the time in that I believe it would be nice to have the degree for your efforts. See if you can attend some classes about electrical stuff since you are an electrician and get a "well rounded" education about how to move electrons differently. Oh, and you nailed the European system on education, I went through that system and the last 3 years in high school are basically prerequisite classes for your path in college. I became an electronics engineer and my classes were basically math physics programming and business. And some other classes to make you well rounded like language stuff, law and economics.

Evangelos Axarides

2024-01-01 21:52:57 +0000 UTC

You’ll make more money doing this, then that degree will ever make for you. College degrees of which I have one don’t prove anything other than you are willing to jump through the hoops and see it through. Not a measure of what you know in any way. Your videos do more to teach history than most schools. The future of learning has to change and imo you are a shining example of where it should go. Making learning entertaining is what the goal should be if we truly want to educate a generation that has the amount of access to information this and future generations will have.

Shane Parks

2024-01-01 21:43:44 +0000 UTC

I think a college education is very important, here is a video of Sly Stallone explaining why, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4e0Wpn878Q, it comes the TV show Tulsa King. Some of the information you gave in not 100% correct about getting a BA/BS degree in Europe. Without my BA degree I would have never met my wife of 37 years, earned as much money as I did and not have many of the life experiences that I truly enjoyed. If you are a licensed electrician and/or a member of the union you are probably earning a pretty good income and you have the free time you have to do this podcast. It's your choice, but my daughter dropped out of college after 4 years and now she regrets it, even though she has a very good profession. OMT I personally look for a doctor that has his BS/MD/medical education from a Tier One College.

William Daub

2024-01-01 21:38:13 +0000 UTC

I'm just a dumb backwoods kid from Missouri so my opinion is worth about that much but other than a piece of paper a degree is useless in your current situation

Coty Terry

2024-01-01 21:30:56 +0000 UTC

I'm with yah. To get a bachelors degree nowadays they want you to go through so much shit for a piece of paper that really doesn't get you that far. I have my B.S. degree in geography (GIS) and could not get a job with that degree when I got out of school in that field. To combat this, years later, I am now pursuing my masters degree and it's totally different. I am able to take targeted courses in the material I am interested in and I actually am respected by professors and staff. It's a totally different experience, much more effective education than a bachelors and it's going to help me in my career in water resources & utilities. My advice would be to finish your bachelors degree, be done with it, and move forward with your life. Then maybe consider a graduate program where you could focus on the material you want to consume if that's where you want to go. Become the Warrant Officer. An added benefit is that you can use your degree in a similar way to pulling rank. Not the biggest fan of this but there is a reason you go to a surgeon vs. a nurse for an operation. I think I can say that a lot of us want here on patreon want to see you be successful, keep pushing the knowledge about crazy, awesome history that not many people know about and beat the every living shit out of communism & socialism. You have our support whichever way you decide to move forward.

Mike Englert

2024-01-01 20:56:50 +0000 UTC

^This.

Elijah Hooge

2024-01-01 20:55:50 +0000 UTC

That is exactly why I dropped out of college when I was 18. How is knowing the movement of the stars and planetary bodies going to help me write in C++? Them stars aren't going to magically fix my syntax errors. Later on, I took the "lifelong learner" track in college so I could pick and choose the courses I wanted while working full time. Best grades I've gotten since like 3rd grade because it was shit I cared about. This is just my opinion, but I think that the magical sheet of paper is just so people hold your opinion in higher esteem. At the end of the day, you do whatever you think is best for yourself.

ILoveSpicyPlaydoh!

2024-01-01 20:51:41 +0000 UTC

Drop out and move to Texas.

RockNRuen

2024-01-01 20:47:36 +0000 UTC

This is the one of the main reasons why I didn’t go to college. I was going to get into nursing but gen ed pissed me off. That being said, you should start a movement Mister Electron Man. You’re a sizable personality and would likely be able to drum up a great deal of support throughout the U.S., college students and probably even some professors, and perhaps most importantly, high schoolers. College admissions are already at a record low due to the woke campus culture and convincing even more high school students to not attend because of this reason and drumming up enough media attention will require colleges to respond and change their methods. Document the journey for extra content and start at your university by discussing this with other students and, if possible, professors. Encourage students to spread the word, especially to other universities. Best of luck

Bobby Burnett

2024-01-01 20:45:49 +0000 UTC

Welcome to what made me drop out. Couldn't pass their liberal indoctrination classes (sociology ie socialism 101)

TheRealJR

2024-01-01 20:45:22 +0000 UTC

Take some super easy basic math / English, ASL, maybe some cooking class or something to "round out" and get the degree or say fuck it and drop cuz you took the classes you wanted and are a content creator ON HISTORY. Either way, I'm watching your videos. Luck and much love.

Kelly Hartley

2024-01-01 20:45:05 +0000 UTC

I’d look at other schools and see their requirements for a history degree and see if it’ll work if not drop out. Do what you need to do to stay sane

Tankster

2024-01-01 20:42:36 +0000 UTC

Well, they can go suck horse cocks and ride donkey dicks. So they don't hire an electrician, plumber, carpenter or mechanic to solve their problems? If not, yeah, then they're well rounded. Fucking pricks. If your hard grinding is not taking you anywhere because of idiotic fucking ideas, I say quit and prove achademic communists wrong while making cash instead of spending them. Happy new year man 🤘

Hammarhag

2024-01-01 20:38:45 +0000 UTC

I went to college for a diesel mechanic degree. I could have gotten out after line 16 months with the slip that said I can work on trucks but figured I'd go for my associates. Political science psychology creative writing and a whole shit load of useless classes later I got my degree and now I drive truck. Only perk is I can fix my shit. If your plan is to work towards fixing the history system then you'll need to be in the system unfortunately. It sounds like you'll have to play their game until you have enough sway to help change it.

Kyle Walsh

2024-01-01 20:34:56 +0000 UTC

If the completed degree will benefit you with what you want to do, finish it. If it doesn’t, then don’t give them more money. It’s all about squeezing every penny out of you, not benefiting you.

Tristan Elliott

2024-01-01 20:27:58 +0000 UTC

It depends on what you want to achieve with this degree? If you want to become a teacher then I’d say follow the rules and take the classes. Sometimes we think taking a class on Microsoft Office for a nursing degree is just a waist, but it actually might be useful for a lot of people in the nursing field. But, if it’s just to help your channel, then you know you don’t need a degree to tell awesome stories.

Karen Bloomquist

2024-01-01 20:27:37 +0000 UTC

The magical sheet of paper is not worth the money. I'd drop out

Nathan Slobuszewski

2024-01-01 20:23:36 +0000 UTC

WWJMD? What Would Jake McNasty Do?

Stephen Green

2024-01-01 20:21:37 +0000 UTC

Do what you think is right but let's all be honest here. College is more or less worthless the way it's structured now. Had my own experience with that one.

Darkour

2024-01-01 20:21:19 +0000 UTC

Just have Brandon win and have him declare you the official historian of Texas

astro guy

2024-01-01 20:18:39 +0000 UTC

College is a business. You got the knowledge. Drop out.

Phil Koster

2024-01-01 20:17:33 +0000 UTC

I agree that it’s complete bullshit, but i think that with (from my understanding of what you said on unsub) your ultimate end goal to defend history at a education level (even though with your knowledge you could do that now) it’s probably worth it to stick it through, and hey maybe you’ll find a neat class you’ll enjoy. You do what you feel is best.

Jacob Schmitz

2024-01-01 20:16:43 +0000 UTC

Okay, a lot to unpack here. 1) You clearly don't appreciate the value of a liberal education, what you dismiss as "Well rounded" throughout your rant. Google "cardinal newman liberal education" and have a look around. There's tons of substacks, youtube videos, etc. If nothing else, knowing why people push liberal educations so strongly instead of just on the job training for a very specific career would have prevented you from making the frankly assinine claim that the only reason people are pushing "Well rounded" educations is to make money off of you. (I'm sanguine about it. I've enjoyed you make hyperbolic comments about everything from machine guns to political theories. It's part of your charm and why I support you. But here, your hyperbolic reasoning served you poorly and made you say something stupid.) 2) I can't imagine in your entire course offerings list you can't find anything else you'd be interested in taking. Propositional logic is going to be amazing for anyone looking to debate. That's prolly not taught in your history coursework. I don't know how strong your writing game is, but a course or two on that might be useful. Foreign languages and helping you nail down grammar in your own tongue. You seem to understand conservative thought but I don't get the impression you understand why liberals and progressives like me think the way we do at all. Maybe a basic polisci class or two? There's gotta be something that would interest you. 3) And another thing, why on earth would you throw away all of what you have accomplished just because they make you take a few non-history domain classes? What are you even pursuing this degree for? If all you want is to learn history, there's tons of ways to do it without getting a degree. I'll limit my remarks to that for now. HNY sir.

Burt Humburg

2024-01-01 20:15:32 +0000 UTC

Do what you need to in order to stay sane honestly......not to mention what's best for yourself and your family financially.

Sylvia Rutherford

2024-01-01 20:14:00 +0000 UTC

If you got the fuck you money and the fuck you time man id stick it out... if its the difference between your happiness/your families happiness fuck it it aint worth it. You got a young family they are only gonna be that small for so long.

Ben C-Buda

2024-01-01 20:13:41 +0000 UTC

I have a Bachelor's, and I am not well rounded. It cost $104k for a 3 year degree. However, my life experiences have taught me to learn things on the fly. As an Infantryman, you are a master of closing within and destroying the enemy, but you need to be good at everything. From basic carpentry, mechanics, math, science and communication. You became a subject matter expert when you did the research, listed your references, absorbed what you were studying and were able to inform the masses/asses. Most colleges want to separate you from your money, the more you spend the better for them. However, if YouTube fails, to really get your foot into the door as either a military historian, military/war archeologist, or anything like that, you will need a degree. Even though college degree's are BS and are costing the nation a fortune. Best of luck brother.

Nick Peyton

2024-01-01 20:12:22 +0000 UTC

I agree. I played this game for my first degree, but it was damn near streamlined compared to what it's like now. I went back for another, about 20-years later, and the amount of extraneous shit they crammed into that degree program was ridiculous. I got about 60% through the second degree program and stopped for a variety of reasons, the least of which certainly wasn't the fact that I was tired of spending so much money for a bunch of fluff. I still think about just biting the curb and finishing off the degree... but so far haven't mustered the amount of care to endure it.

Whiskey and Lead

2024-01-01 20:11:46 +0000 UTC

Stick with it. Get thro the bullshit so you can fix the system!

Drew Viktorin

2024-01-01 20:10:23 +0000 UTC

The well rounded people I admired were the founding fathers. I think a well rounded person should be able to use language to convey complex ideas, build a house, run a farm, run a business, plan a war, defend your family, and be an informed citizen. The classes I wish I had taken when getting my history degree were basic business accounting and basic finance. Stuff that would have been applicable when I ran my own business for 17 years. Just my 2 cents.

Josh klein

2024-01-01 20:10:09 +0000 UTC

As a fifty two year old that just finished his bachelor’s degree himself I agree with everything you said. I am starting my masters in a couple weeks from now. My humble opinion is finish your degree. I know it’s bullshit but the paper does mean something in our society today.

Shane Bailey

2024-01-01 20:10:08 +0000 UTC

If the classes you have taken were useful, then drop out. If they were useless, then finish. Make sure you’re taking something from them for all that money. Either knowledge or that scrap of paper. There’s always the outside chance it could come in handy for you down the road.

Drew Westerfield

2024-01-01 20:10:05 +0000 UTC

Stay in and keep with it. A bachelors degree IS a general degree and you don’t really specialize until your graduate degree or higher. You’re using your GI Bill so it shouldn’t be much of a drain.

Mike_Golf

2024-01-01 20:09:26 +0000 UTC

Totally agree with you. Whatever you decide, we will support you!! I have an English degree so why did I need to take college level statistics and chemistry to get it? By the time you get to college, you should be well rounded enough in everything to go straight to your chosen profession. The biggest problem is colleges want to make money and they can't do that with a specific degree. They can if the 4 years turns to 5 to 6 because the person is too confused to know what they want and keeps changing their major.

Jill Olson

2024-01-01 20:08:55 +0000 UTC

Gotta agree as someone who was conned into doing exactly this at 17 and now have a lot student debt. Specialize in colleges and if you want to be “well rounded” after high school or college, hear me out, read books or otherwise research about other things you want to know about on your own time.

Dan Frank

2024-01-01 20:08:13 +0000 UTC

You wouldn't be stuck on campus with them, they'd be stuck on campus with you!

Dan Brown

2024-01-01 20:07:22 +0000 UTC

I would honestly look into maybe online classes or perhaps there’s a way you can work with the dean or board to take some additional history courses to get the rest of your hours? Otherwise, just drop out. Follow your own goals. Don’t put yourself into debt and waste time just to get a fancy title that says “I Know Things.”

Captain Contractor

2024-01-01 20:07:00 +0000 UTC

Back about 10 years ago, I went to college to be a history teacher. I lasted a year and a half cause I was burnt out going straight from high school and tired of taking all the bullshit classes I didn’t need to take for my “major”. Mind you I’m a fucking parts person for a John Deere dealership in podunk South Dakota now making a helluva lot more money than I would’ve ever seen as a teacher. It’s a crock of shit and the way you described is how it needs to be changed to. Fuck the system buddy.

Seth Joens

2024-01-01 20:06:21 +0000 UTC

It just depends on how much you want to have the official "accreditation". Also depends on how much you want to write your own history textbook (which I would buy in a heartbeat).

John

2024-01-01 20:06:05 +0000 UTC

Gotta agree with every point you made. It's all about the money and people justifying their degree which is otherwise useless in the real world

Ron Chambliss

2024-01-01 20:05:28 +0000 UTC

I agree on all points, you said just about all the reasons I refuse to go to college

R3DN3K

2024-01-01 20:05:24 +0000 UTC

What credits are you missing.? Shouldn’t your credits from the apprenticeship cover those bullshit classes.?

JeffersonsTree1776

2024-01-01 20:03:29 +0000 UTC

This is the exact reason I dropped out and got a cdl

Brandon Laney

2024-01-01 20:02:43 +0000 UTC

Do what best for you

Jeremy Strickland

2024-01-01 20:02:33 +0000 UTC

Should i drop out?

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