> To slightly modify an old quote: "If you want a plush cubicle hell and > debt, get a degree. If you want an education, get a library card."
I've learned more in university, than I could have learned myself in the same time. One obvious reason is, that the structure and presentation of the content helps. If I'd had to learn computer science by myself directly after school, I wouldn't have known where to start. Especially my math lectures where excellent. I was/am working during all my studies, too. First at Volkswagen, than at an 120 man SAP Consultant and now at a small company that verifies embedded systems. I've learned at my jobs things, that you can't learn in university, but it always was narrowed down to a very special point of view. University provides a wider view of CS. I'm glad for this. That said: I'm studing and living in Germany. I pay 200€ per semester for the university, where the main part is for a ticket that allows to use all the public transports in the area. It does not matter, which university you visit because all are considered equal. It's kind of said that USA (and internationalisation) is used as example and excuse to put more crap rules in german universities year by year.
