According to the WTS, the absolute only reason anyone in the world ever attends a university, "in person" or on line, is because they are selfish & materialistic and hell-bent on becoming rich or famous or both.
This is particularly hypocritical when you are hearing it from an elder whose living a life of luxury because of the education he attained before assimilation while at the same time, telling you that you should live simply, not waste your time, and that all that time would be better spent out in service.