OK, so I was a bit harsh yesterday when talking about Kevin Thompson's Ultraversity. My opinion stands, however. I think the guy has a groundbreaking idea, and the delivery method is a good idea, but I still don't see what you get out of the degree. But then, I have never seen any point in teaching art, which is supposed to come from the heart.
That said, as I was writing yesterday, I knew that I was being a little too scathing, and I am never one to advocate prejudice. I wouldn't knock it till i tried it.
I'm sure that part of my opinion is born of the fact that I went to university knowing that if I did my work, I'd leave with a set of skills that could be put to use in a trade. I suppose that the point was more of a call to move forward from ancient academia into modern learning.
Another point, though, is that I like paisley university, because I can talk to my lecturers, none of whom are monsters, cloaked in mystery, or even unassailable. If I had not met them regularly, and seen them buying their coffee in the same shop as me, I might not be of this opinion.
Yes, I was harsh. Perhaps I sounded heartfelt. But I'm just keeping it real!
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