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A McDonald's University?


A McDonald's education? That sentence might make people laugh. Critics will be quick to say "it just goes to show how fat America is getting." But, America's obesity problem is no joke and neither is McDonald's Hamburger University. Hamburger University isn't "newfangled" either, it was started by one of their original employees back in the good old days. In fact many of McDonald's top executives attended Hamburger University. There are now 7 branches of HU all over the world ready to help you achieve your degree in Hamburgerology (yes that's really what it's called.) Unlike normal "old fashioned" University's, many of HU's grads finish courses in around 5 days. 

Lorenzo's Opinion: 
I have looked long and hard and can't find many things wrong with the idea of McDonald's Hamburger University. Except for the fact that it might make future job interviews a little awkward. "So tell me about your education, where did you attend school?" (Awkward Silence) "Uhmmmm yes, well I, you see.....") I guess opening with your degree in Hamburgerology isn't always that great an idea. But, if you are looking to go into franchise ownership or general management HU is a great option. A large amount of graduates from HU go on to own their own restaurants, or become a higher up at McDonald's.  

Final Lorenzo Rating: I give it a thumbs up 👍

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