What to get from a University education
2- Professional credentials
3- Social and professional maturity
4- Improved reliability and attention span
5- High expectations and good work habits
6- Broader perspectives of the world, society and professional opportunities
7- Broader range of friends
8- Broader range of interests
9- Problem solving skills
10- Ability to distinguish reliable information from bad information
11- Leadership skills
12- Writing skills
13- Self confidence
14- Liberal education
15- Awareness of knowledge and education deficiencies
16- Math and computer skills
17- Ability to learn independently
18- Ability to work with older, more experienced and more educated colleagues
19- Professional contacts
20- Time management skills, study habits and study skills
21- Professional knowledge
22- Knowledge of how government works
23- Knowledge of American and world history
24- Ability to communicate with people who differ from you
Getting your money's worth at college (John Janovy)
What is college for?