Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Elite academic institutions

Somewhat long-winded essay by William Deresiewicz, Columbia undergrad & PhD and now Yale professor of English literature.  Interesting points, to which I could nod in agreeement as I think about my own experiences:

Exclusionary mentality held by alumni, "entitled mediocrity", people who follow directions very well, education that does not always foster risktaking or thinking outside of the box.

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