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by sebkomianos 5532 days ago
I am graduating from a University of London college in a few days and I can guarantee you it's not worth it.

Whatever you are interested in, pick a book and study about it. If you are having trouble, go online and ask. What more can a college give you?
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ascendant 5530 days ago
A degree. No matter what people tell you it will open doors for you. After 10 years in the industry I can tell you it will get you in the door in certain places.
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sebkomianos 5528 days ago
That happened 10 years ago, sure. And still happens in a lot of places but these places just follow: Once some major voices go "Yeah, higher education is no big deal", these places will start considering other things.

I've been sending emails about job opportunities as crazy lately and I am really glad that the majority of the people I talk to ask me for samples of my work in terms of coding and or project design rather than instead of exams results.

And it's sad that I don't have a lot of things to show because I've been thinking that I'll be okay just by doing the silly coursework.

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