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I wrote the counterpoint, and although I really respect Professor Holloway's point, I really think his argument is stuck too much in the past.
Quick question, have you gone to university?
As a college student, I'm always torn about whether or not it is worth it to get my CS degree. Sometimes, my classes seem really useless, but at other times, I feel like I'm learning a lot socially at college.
An education is necessary. Some schools are good at delivering that. Some are crap and you are wasting your time and money. And of course, lots of opportunity outside of school to learn as well.
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I think you're young and ignorant, you should stay and school and gain perspective before moving to the real world.
I think you made an ad hominem attack and your concept of the real world is aged and out-of-touch.
I wrote the counterpoint, and although I really respect Professor Holloway's point, I really think his argument is stuck too much in the past.
I read your counterpoint, and thought it was less coherently structured and argued than Holloway's. I think your argument may be stuck too much in an idealised present/future. Quick question, have you gone to university?
What about a CS student who gets a full-time job offer as a sophomore? Why stick around and pay for school if you can instead be paid to get more valuable real world experience.
If you have a better, actual alternative to university, do that. Else, do university, which is an established default for those who can afford it.
If you can't afford it, the debate isn't even relevant.