{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/661405e8eaef9600162c0847/6674946e3b75e80012587cdb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"245. Is a Bachelor of Arts Degree Useful?","description":"<p>The Preconceived or ‘status quo’ path in life typically includes a variety of steps; one major milestone is graduating from college.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s something that we are ‘supposed to do’, a relatively expensive all-consuming four-year program that most of experience after high school.&nbsp;&nbsp;But how important is college?&nbsp;&nbsp;Do the academic benefits of college merit the time and cost of the endeavour?&nbsp;&nbsp;While many cite the importance of ‘the college experience’ as part of our maturation, is this just an idea we’ve been overly conditioned to accept that then dictates a significant chunk of our life?&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek Newton joins the podcast. </p>","author_name":"Snack Labs"}