The ancient universities were not based on how many credit hours you're taking or whether you've completed your credit hours. Instead, they focused more on customized, personalized learning... where students have a mentor and learn at their own pace.
This quote highlights the value of personalized education over standardized metrics like credit hours. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship and tailoring learning experiences to individual needs, fostering deeper understanding and engagement. Modern education can benefit from reclaiming some of these ancient principles, moving towards more adaptive and student-centered approaches that nurture curiosity and mastery at each learner’s unique pace.
