Richard Oliver

Sam, what you said got me to thinking. This is something I've wanted to say for some time, but it's so unpopular that I've kept silent.

Something to keep in mind. Colleges and those who derive income from them are generally in the business of selling education to consumers. Exceptions abound even so.

I mention the "profit motive" of colleges, couselors, and financial aid folk because I don't think folks attend college with a healthy dose of "let the buyer beware." It's a very good caution to have in one's back pocket.

I'm in the "not worth counting minority" when it comes to motivation. That is what guides/drives/draws a person to this or that. I'm 50, and since I was born a big voice has been "do what makes you happy.

"Do what is useful or what is needed" would be my 1 cent.

Something bigger and more important than ourselves.