About this episode
James O'Brien questions the current value of university education in light of rising costs and debt.
James asks a deeply uncomfortable question: is university still worth it? For generations, higher education was sold as the great route to opportunity, independence and a better life - but with soaring fees, huge debt and shrinking returns, James wonders whether that promise still holds true, or whether it now belongs to a different era. This episode was recorded on the 9th of June. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
People in this episode
Host: James O'Brien
Topics covered
- university
- higher education
- opportunity
- debt
- value of education
Keywords
- university
- higher education
- costs
- debt
- opportunity
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Organizations: Global
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