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Comment author: Curiouskid 27 November 2011 06:45:31AM 0 points [-]

I could learn math quicker by self-studying and watching Khan academy. I could learn a language quicker by going to a country where that language is spoken or making a friend who speaks that language (I'm thinking spanish). Or I could read in that language (I'm already fairly fluent though. So this might not apply to all).
All classes in school kill my motivation. What is motivating about jumping through hoops and doing problems that don't actually teach you. What's motivating about being surrounded on all sides by people who are slacking and cheating?
College != success || money. Look at "The education of millionaires" or Uncollege.