Universal Education

Constantine Mitzotakis, a professor at Stanford, reflects on the importance of accessible higher education and the role it played in his career. He shares personal anecdotes about the open-door policy of universities in the past, which allowed him and others to pursue higher education with minimal financial burden. He contrasts this with the current challenges students face in accessing similar opportunities. Mitzotakis also emphasizes the value of practical skills, such as car repair, and the serendipitous events that can influence one's educational journey.

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