The Ben Shapiro Show Should Gen Z Go To College?
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Sep 24, 2025 Is college still a smart choice for Gen Z? The host explores the soaring tuition costs and rising alternative career paths that challenge traditional education. He critiques degrees in low-demand fields and discusses how college's original purpose has evolved. Reviving apprenticeships is suggested as a viable option for many. With AI's looming impact on education and job markets, the idea that education should align with personal goals and financial realities is emphasized.
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Match College To Clear Goals
- Evaluate your options before choosing college and match schooling to your goals.
- Choose college for clear STEM or career training, not by default.
How College's Purpose Changed
- College shifted from civic formation to job training and now often to leisure.
- That evolution reduced institutions' role in inculcating civic virtue.
Use Apprenticeships As Viable Alternatives
- Consider apprenticeships or firm-based training as alternatives to college.
- Place high-IQ students into apprenticeships to gain practical skills faster.