5 billionaire college dropouts

@ersmommy1 (12587)
United States
August 22, 2008 8:28am CST
Well here is the list. I don't know what to make of it. Except to say that I think when articles such as these come out the devalue the need for a good education. Better to have a decent college education if you can afford it, right? 1. Bill Gates Founder of Microsoft Net Worth: $58 billion Dropped out of Harvard University 2. Li Ka-shing Hong Kong businessman Net Worth: $26.5 billion Dropped out of school at 12 3. Sheldon Adelson Casino owner Net Worth: $26 billion Dropped out of City College of New York 4. Larry Ellison Founder of Oracle Net Worth: $25 billion Dropped out of University of Illinois 5. Roman Abramovich Russian oil magnate Net Worth: $23.5 billion Dropped out of college
3 responses
DaddyOfTheRose
@DaddyOfTheRose (2934)
• United States
25 Aug 08
Some kids are good at football and go on to wealth. It is not, however, something on which one should be banking their future. I guess, however, the article might show people that there is hope if they pursue their dreams even if they haven't achieved a college degree.
sdas86
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
22 Aug 08
Hi, In my opinion, they become dropouts because they have found the way to become rich. When I found the way to become very rich, I will stop my study too. It is because the final destination of education is to become richer.
pkraj111
@pkraj111 (2458)
• India
22 Aug 08
They are some of the exceptions and the world has many exceptions. People who read these can also read special news about management graduates who start their career at 250000$. Everone canot be a Bill Gates as it needs a lot of hard work, commitment and lots of luck