Originally Posted by madeinuk
I would go as far as to say that a person without the above shouldn't even be aapplying to a university in the first place.
In some countries the government begins sorting children early on... possibly these children would be placed on a track for vocational training as telephone sanitizers. (thanks, aeh smile )

It may be difficult to truly appreciate and enjoy freedom, including simply choosing one's own educational/vocational path, unless one understands the circumstances others live under (such as government sorting children for career assignment).

Becoming aware of the distinction between liberal arts education and vocational training may help people to see with enlightened eyes.