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"Lastly I'd leave everyone with this thought: The value of an education isn't a career unless you are studying business. The value of an education should be to make you a better and more rounded person."

Note that we aren't all living in the American system where everyone does a major and takes a bunch of general courses. In the Netherlands, for example, if you major in X you don't necessarily become a 'more rounded person'. I major in math, which means that all I get is math, math, math and more math - if I wanted, I might be able to get some physics or CS courses as electives.



I went though the UK university system, which AFAIK is similar to the Dutch system. Despite wanting to become a developer, I chose History and Politics. It's a topic that fascinates me, and I had a great three years. I also learnt a lot about debating, teamwork, meeting deadlines, etc. etc. etc.

Then I graduated and started working as a developer. I don't regret my choice.




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