What is it that University is supposed to teach you?
A few commonly agreed answers are: how to frame a problem, how to ask the right questions, how to connect different sources of information into a coherent story that leads somewhere new, that contributes.
I think while I have learned these things, however incompletely, having a mixed biology/development background has notably contributed to the way I break down information. My science background taught me to memorize and retain a great deal of facts, as well as state problems and information clearly- but it's the social sciences that have made me think more critically, and care more about balance and sources.
I can see why Americans propagate the liberal arts, it's a shame most universities in other countries are so rigid about syllabi and force you to stick to one subject.
Universities were never designed to help students learn anything ! They are modelled on the Prussian education system , which was designed to create soldiers and officers for their army. Because they did such a good job, they were tweaked to create fodder for corporates - and they continue to churn out employable graduates on an ongoing basis !
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