Start Your Ivy League Education for Free!!

In an article reported by Reuters and MSNBC, Yale University has announced it will be providing access to video lectures, syllabi, and transcripts to several 2007 classes via the Internet and free of charge. Yale's stated motivation is to make the school more accessible. Personally, I believe this program is outstanding for several reasons, including but limited to its ability to fuel the curiosity of old folks like me who miss the challenges of academic achievement. Oh yeah, it also helps other people like students and such, but lets focus on me and my needs.

Unfortunately, participation in these online classes does not count toward a degree at Yale - darn it. But it is still an excellent opportunity to peer through the academic window of an elite institution and see how you stack up intellectually. Also, it is important to note that at least one of the 7 classes is a classic - "Introduction to Political Philosophy". You cannot go wrong with a good philosophy class that embraces the intricacies of political theory at its most basic. Other classes include "Introduction to the Old Testament" and "Fundamentals of Physics". The latter may be a little difficult. I am not sure how you can pull off the lab work from home.

I will provide links to the classes in the future as they become available.