The Myth of University Education: A Credentialing Machine?

2025-09-21
The Myth of University Education: A Credentialing Machine?

The author reflects on their experience studying Environmental Engineering in Jordan, arguing that universities prioritize credentials over genuine knowledge. A rigid curriculum and rote memorization left them uninspired, failing to acquire practical skills. This contrasts sharply with their experience studying in Germany, leading the author to embrace self-directed learning in programming, Arduino, etc. Ultimately, they aim for financial independence to design their own learning path.

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