College, University, Gulag, what have you

Study abroad is one option if you're up for it. I think it's best to stay in the states though, just personal preference. Time in college is great - it's one hell of a long party. When you enter the workforce you kind of wish you're back. You're so used to seeing everyone around you your age you kind of forget the rest of the world is not like that.

I'd say it doesn't really matter what you decide to major in as long as it isn't going to lead you to no jobs (like philosophy). I would recommend practical and interesting to you. And research the "culture" of the college: is it more like a transit/commute place or somewhere everyone kind of lingers around? Depends on what kind of college life you want to lead.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by splur

A bachelors from Harvard with an average mark is worthless.

Gonna have to disagree strongly on that statement. Only people who couldn't get into Harvard would probably say that. A Fortune 500 company that is recruiting will definitely take an average Harvard person over someone else, especially if they send in a Harvard alumni to go to Harvard (which they usually would do). Buying your name definitely helps. A Harvard grad program will have bias towards their own graduates, like many other schools. Name really helps - it's like networking.

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