A Great Article: "The Disadvantages of an Elite Education"

[Eclectic4]

I don't know.

Two thoughts: Yes, some people are right on here that I have met a some Ivy-Leaguers who are very down to Earth, can talk to anybody, are humble, etc.

However, now that some of my family is attending Ivy's, AND I am accepted to two for this fall, I can say that I definetely ran into the "bubble" at some of my admitted student day events. Even though many elite students are intelligent and even come across as very kind, many of them who come from priveleged backgrounds have zero idea of the socio-economic realities and hardships others face.

I myself went to community college after working four years out of high school (including construction, food service). Then I went to a state school.

Now, magically, I have been accepted to these Ivy schools. I am very grateful for this and look forward to completing my education at a great school.

However, I also very grateful for all of the experiences and friends I have who are absolutely not in that sphere, allowing me to avoid the worst excesses of elitism.

[uromastyx]

I, like many of you, agree that entitlement and (perceived) elitism are part of our Eros. However, I also believe that the idea of an 'elite education' speaks to a certain polarity of myth(os).

[ErnestPWorrell]

this article made me feel real smart even though I ain't got no real shoes I know pipes!

[hdunlop]

this article made me feel real smart even though I ain't got no real shoes I know pipes!

 

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