A Problem With College There seems to be a problem with college, the quality of education has diminished and tuition costs have grown to new heights. Despite this, many people still choose to get a college education to gain an advantage in their career field. In “A New Course”, Magdalena Kay argues that the reason colleges do not adequately prepare students for their future lies in the curriculum. Teachers take away from content trying to make it relevant and don’t grade students honestly, giving out more As than they deserve. I disagree with Kay's argument because while the problems she states are real, they stem from a much bigger problem that affect the entire system, debt. Since states cut funding, institutions have to adjust their budgets
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“First, college students may embrace a greater sense of responsibility when they accrue debt. They may spend more time on academics, work, or other pursuits in order to earn gainful employment at graduation” (Quadlin, Natasha,and Daniel). These kids are the ones who want to make the most of their time, which is now lessened because of work or activities. On the other hand, “financial constraints associated with debt may limit students’ opportunities, acting as a stressor and excluding them from certain aspects of college life” ( qtd. in Quadlin, Natasha,and Daniel). In both situations, an individual faces a sense of panic unique to the education system. They must do well in their classes in hopes of landing a job to pay off, with interest, the money given to them to get them …show more content…
But students can not survive unless the root of the problem is solved. Administrators could improve and expand departments if they had more money. Teachers could teach challenging classes without making it a show and could grade the students harder. Student’s wouldn’t have to work so they’d have more time to study and be social. Maybe they could prepare them for the modern world, if they had more resources that were made available. Our government should put more money into schools, students should receive more financial aid. At least help pay off students that have completed college. The beginning of a brighter future starts with improving the lives of the people who will see that
“First, college students may embrace a greater sense of responsibility when they accrue debt. They may spend more time on academics, work, or other pursuits in order to earn gainful employment at graduation” (Quadlin, Natasha,and Daniel). These kids are the ones who want to make the most of their time, which is now lessened because of work or activities. On the other hand, “financial constraints associated with debt may limit students’ opportunities, acting as a stressor and excluding them from certain aspects of college life” ( qtd. in Quadlin, Natasha,and Daniel). In both situations, an individual faces a sense of panic unique to the education system. They must do well in their classes in hopes of landing a job to pay off, with interest, the money given to them to get them …show more content…
But students can not survive unless the root of the problem is solved. Administrators could improve and expand departments if they had more money. Teachers could teach challenging classes without making it a show and could grade the students harder. Student’s wouldn’t have to work so they’d have more time to study and be social. Maybe they could prepare them for the modern world, if they had more resources that were made available. Our government should put more money into schools, students should receive more financial aid. At least help pay off students that have completed college. The beginning of a brighter future starts with improving the lives of the people who will see that