20% of college *graduates* can’t correctly perform basic math operations. Two thirds can’t read a complex book & comprehend what they’ve read.pic.twitter.com/gxbEq9gDts
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I learned a lot of theory in college. The practical skills I picked up were from working on the job. Don’t major in “entrepreneurship”. You can read a book for that. In college you learn to read and think critically about the books you will later read
Would you not be at a strict disadvantage to a fresh grad who's spent years reading and analyzing books of practical value to the career path she wants, who's spent considerable time working on self-directed projects that developed skills you had to learn "on the job"?
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Above, I've cited evidence that most college graduates do not have the one specific skill you've said college is for. I think part of the reason for that is that students are so often compelled to develop it in the context of work they fully realize is of little practical value.
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@naval has said, reading for love is the best way to develop as a reader; IMO, a major problem with our educational system is that it compels students to "develop reading skills" on material they haven't chosen. Counterproductive. It's no wonder so many grads are poor readers. - 1 more reply
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