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| | A '''college''' is an institution of post-secondary education, for which tuition and other expenses have increased far more than [[inflation]], to $95,000 annually at some top schools in 2023.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/16/investing/curious-consumer-college-cost/index.html</ref> | | A '''college''' is an institution of post-secondary education, for which tuition and other expenses have increased far more than [[inflation]], to $95,000 annually at some top schools in 2023.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/16/investing/curious-consumer-college-cost/index.html</ref> |
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| − | In the [[United States]], the word "college" is both synonymous with "[[university]]", and may also describe a component (including a graduate school) under the umbrella of a university (e.g. a "College of Nursing"). In some cases, though, the term is used to denote an institution that only offers undergraduate degrees, or to denote a two-year institution (i.e. a [[community college]]). | + | In the [[United States]], the word "college" is both synonymous with "[[university]]", and may also describe a component (including a graduate school) under the umbrella of a university (''e.g.'', a "College of Nursing"). In some cases, though, the term is used to denote an institution that only offers undergraduate degrees, or to denote a two-year institution (''i.e'', a [[community college]]). |
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| − | [[Obesity]] is a problem in college education, perhaps due to the [[liberal claptrap]] that dominates courses and culture there. "According to a survey in 2021, 44% of college students in the US described their weight as more than normal, i.e. either in the overweight or obese category."<ref>https://obesitymedicine.org/obesity-care-in-college-students-in-the-us/</ref> | + | [[Obesity]] is a problem in college education, perhaps due to the [[liberal claptrap]] that dominates courses and culture there. "According to a survey in 2021, 44% of college students in the US described their weight as more than normal, ''i.e.'', either in the overweight or obese category."<ref>https://obesitymedicine.org/obesity-care-in-college-students-in-the-us/</ref> |
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| | However, in the [[United Kingdom]] and some former British territories, the word may be used to denote a school for post-secondary, but non-degree education, defined as Further Education. Many UK secondary school students will go to a college (a Sixth Form College or a College of Further Education) after the age of 16, to study academic, business or vocational subjects up to pre-university level. | | However, in the [[United Kingdom]] and some former British territories, the word may be used to denote a school for post-secondary, but non-degree education, defined as Further Education. Many UK secondary school students will go to a college (a Sixth Form College or a College of Further Education) after the age of 16, to study academic, business or vocational subjects up to pre-university level. |
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| | The word college is also used in a few non-educational applications, such as the [[Electoral College]] in the [[United States]], the Royal College of Nursing in the United Kingdom, or the [[College of Cardinals]] at the [[Vatican]]. | | The word college is also used in a few non-educational applications, such as the [[Electoral College]] in the [[United States]], the Royal College of Nursing in the United Kingdom, or the [[College of Cardinals]] at the [[Vatican]]. |
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| − | Many colleges and professors have been known for their strong liberal biases, and for promoting [[liberal propaganda]].<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8427-2005Mar28.html]</ref> Depending on whether or not the student selects one of the [[Worst College Majors]], college can leave the student in suffocating debt and delusion, the effects of which may take decades to undo if it ever does. | + | Many colleges and professors have been known for their strong liberal biases, and for promoting [[liberal propaganda]].<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8427-2005Mar28.html]</ref> Depending on whether or not the student selects one of the [[Worst College Majors]], college can leave the student in suffocating debt and delusion, the effects of which may take decades to undo, if ever. |
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| | + | == See also == |
| | + | * [[Conservative colleges]] |
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| − | * [[Conservative colleges]]
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