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Weighing the value of earning academic degrees 10 Articles

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    by Omotayo Olaoye

    EDUCATION: NIGERIA NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND ITS VALUE The word "educate" is derived from the Latin word "educo," meaning to educe, to bring out, to draw out, and to develop from within. "The educated man is the man who has l...read more

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    by Rachael Webster

    A degree has never and will never give people the life skills they need to survive a fast paced world of business and commerce. It is merely a piece of paper which denotes that he or she has the relevant area of experteis...read more

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    by Dodger Riley

    A college degree is only as important to you as your income is. If you don't care how much money you make, then you won't care about an academic degree. According to the University of Massachusetts an employee with a high ...read more

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    by Charles Sumpter

    Is the value of an American education on a decline? Sadly, the answer is yes. Over the years I have seen covers on magazines, articles on the web and reports on the news that say college graduates have nothing to look f...read more

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    by BrokePookie

    I hate degrees. They make people think they are more important because of this peice of paper on their wall. It's not the degree that's going to make me succeed in life. It's the fact that i am interested in my work and wa...read more

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    by Letitia Discoe

    The value of a college degree is endless. Obtaining a college degree shows persistence, strong will and appropriate time/stress manangement skills. There are so many obstacles to obtaining a academic degree that can hinder...read more

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    by Carol Noble

    While any academic qualification can be a useful guide to prospective employers, it is not an essential proviso to getting a job. At least it wasn't in the past. Somehow, along the way, employers have been "brainwashed" ...read more

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    by Hussain El Zubair

    The part of education that is vital for everybody is going to school. Once you have finished high school, then you study for a career or more exactly for a future. In today's world everybody looking forward to contributing...read more

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    by Joe Wrighter

    For most people, earning a degree is still worth the cost. The most recent statistics we have still show that people with a college degree have a much higher overall income than those who do not have one. Additionally, the...read more

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    by Valerie Hewitt

    You control your behavior. Do you have a great idea and you are willing to spend most of your time, effort and money to make that idea a financial success? Are you willing to be told "No" hundreds of times, and...read more

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