We attached a lot to the idea of “going to college”, and rightfully so. Dorms and campuses are a makom sakana, for sure.
But, college “programs” may be necessary depending on the career someone wishes to obtain, and
rightfully so. If someone is checking eyesight and considering writing a prescription
for glasses, etc., you surely want them trained for many years in an accredited program
before they go into the world charging folks money for their ability to take such responsibility
in the marketplace.
Ironically, there is a strong reluctance to the idea of going to college, and even secular eduaction as
though limud chol is limud treif, yet, when people in our community have professions and are successful, they rightfully receive tremendous respect and honor.
There is a mixed message our kids get in outlook regarding secular studies and it has a negative,
harmful impact on their efforts at basic skill development when they are young, and their ability to
be well prepared for adulthood in the area of parnasa, which is a very important part of Torah.