On 9 Nov 98, Javilk wrote:
> > Finally, having that big Brown class ring has been nice when
> > sitting around a table with USMA and MIT grads flashing their
> > big class rings.
>
> Sounds like you were incredibly lucky! Thanks for sharing your
> message of hope.
Mm. Both Bob and Urb have made some good points about the less
tangible benefits of a university education; Bob noted, for instance, that
possession of a degree shows an employer that you have self-discipline
and the ability to commit to a long, difficult task. Valid point, and one I
hadn't really thought of.
The original post in the thread objected to an ad that specified a degree
as a requirement for a Web-related job. In that context, I still don't
believe a degree has much concrete relevance; especially considering (as
we discussed awhile back here) that a surprising number of academics just
don't seem to "get" the Web.
On the other hand, having a degree -- any degree -- *does* say
something about your work habits, your ability to read and write
competently, and your exposure to methods of systematic research. And
these are all assets in any Web-related work, of course.
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