Wasted.

Why do people think that their years in college do not matter? I don't understand the thought process behind this. To earmark 4 (or 5 or 6) solid years as a waste is so discouraging to me. College is such a unique environment and offers so much. Granted, I definitely didn't take advantage of every opportunity, but I came out of college a much more grounded, thoughtful, knowledgeable person. To think that they don't count for any thing is really sad.