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From: ladkin@kestrel.ARPA (Peter Ladkin)
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Subject: Re: Value of Computer Science degree
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Date: Mon, 24-Feb-86 22:13:04 EST
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In article <18@drilltech.UUCP>, stan@drilltech.UUCP (Stan Hanks) writes:
> 
> There seems to be a common thread of misconception involved in this 
> discussion. Namely, that all BSEE's or BSCS's or random BA's are plug-
> compatible within their discipline. This is patently not the case.

We have all agreed that they're not. There has been some
discussion as to whether they *should* be. There's no misconception.

> In my book, your degree has no intrinsic quality or value; it is a statment
> that you attended university X and performed well enough not to be expelled.

What about a 4.0 gpa from Princeton or somewhere?

> It is my experience that the formal education process leading to degrees
> is in general worthless unless the individuals involved are interested
> enough in the subject to go off and learn more on their own.

It's very hard to get a 4.0 from a good school without being
interested and motivated. 
And if someone could do that, think of what they could do when 
they find problems they're interested in!

Peter Ladkin