Hunter Rawling Summary

The author of the article is Hunter Rawling, the president of the Association of American Universities and a former president of Cornell University and the University of lowa. The issue that Hunter is discussing is that people are treating college like a commodity. He explains how getting a college education is more than just buying a degree or spending money. According to Hunter, college is a great experience where as a student you don’t only get to learn about what you want to be in life but also about yourself. Also, about the experience throughout your college journey. This article helps the reader understand why college is not a commodity and why it shouldn’t be treated like one. It helps the reader understand why college is important …show more content…
Hunter Rawlings has the appropriate knowledge and background to speak with authority on this subject because he has the education and he is the president of the Association of American Universities and a former president of Cornell University and the University of lowa. The author’s style and language tell the reader that he is an educated person that knows what he is talking about. Hunter Rawlings does not seem deceptive because he is a person that already went through his college life. He made mistakes and good decisions throughout his college life so he knows what is he talking about. He seems trustworthy because instead of giving negative opinions about getting a college education, he is giving positive points on why it’s important to get a college education. Hunter is trying to encourage people to get educated. Hunter Rawlings is a serious author that cares about being …show more content…
I think it’s a serious topic and I agree with Hunter that college is more than a commodity, but I just don’t feel anything when I read it or think about it. I think Hunter tries to make his reader feel mad or sad because of the points he states and how he explains them. For example, when he mentions how the government and legislators see colleges and students. It doesn’t affect me in any way though. Most of the time if I have any type of feeling towards a topic it still doesn’t affect my logical interpretation because I always try to put myself into both arguments and I don’t let my feelings get in the way. I don’t think Hunter used humor or irony throughout his writing. I think he was really serious, concerned, and annoyed because of how college is being seen as. Actually, his frustration made me understand his argument more and his points on why college is not a