Do You Need A Degree?

Is a College Degree Necessary These Days?

By
Relationship Advice Expert April Masini

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Q: Dear April Masini,

I never went to college, and now that I'm in my mid-30s, I'm starting to feel a little left behind. It seems like everyone important has a great education, and while I feel like I'm very intelligent, I just don't have the degree to back it up. Do you think a college degree is necessary to survive these days?

Sincerely,

Degree-Less

A:

Dear Degree-Less,

It used to be that people who didn't go to college were second class citizens. No more! In fact college is great, but it's no longer necessary. What separates the first from the second class citizens today is knowledge of technology. Those who know how to are of a different class than those who don't know how to. Forget racial, religious, and political differences. The real difference that matters is techno-know how.

Technology is in the news constantly, so to not be caught up is to live in a cult! Those people who STILL shun cell phones really do live a different lifestyle than the majority of urban, suburban, and even rural communities. And if they shun cell phones, chances are they're not prolific about being on line or using the short cuts and resources that technology allows -- so they really are different.

If you feel left behind, consider catching up like learning French or Spanish or some other language. You'll get it, but not overnight and not in a week. It takes a commitment to the new communication to get caught up.

April Masini -- nicknamed "the new millennium's Dear Abby" by the media, is author of the best-selling books Date Out Of Your League and Think & Date Like A Man, the two (just released) step-by-step dating and relationship manuals, Ideas for a Fun Date and Romantic Date Ideas, and the critically acclaimed dating and relationship online magazine www.AskApril.com.

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