He worried getting his degree would be a piece of paper while he did the same job. He just wanted to learn and apply the principles not learn all these new social ways of living. He was open to change but things didn't turn out for the better more labels and boxes that kept him out. When he was in the mix lots of contradiction and confusion.
Told to ask question, now everyone is easily offended or upset for trying to make sense.  Staying loyal and true within rubbed people the wrong way.