Hrabowski's 'Colleges Prepare People For Life'

College’s perceived worth varies between person, with many discouraging students to attend because college graduates are often left unprepared and debt-ridden. Hrabowski in “Colleges Prepare People for Life” disagrees with the notion that college is worthless. H, as well as Glassner and Schapiro, points out that the possession of a college degree is a sort of job security; college graduates are more likely to be employed than those with simply a high school diploma. This concept is one that Murray also recognized when he noted that employers value only that an applicant has a degree, not really what they learned to receive their credentials, which Murray also equates with “first-class citizenship.” The purpose of college is at the core of this debate; Hrabowski touches on it briefly, warns that so …show more content…
Because America has a plethora of colleges with different purposes, students should be encouraged to look into each one to decide on the college best suited for them. As Murray suggested, not everyone should attend a liberal arts college and as Hrabowski observes there are many available options for those who seek out a college that will provide them the knowledge and skill to be prepared for life. Furthermore, Hrabowski applauds Maryland's effort to keep tuition rates from rising to unmanageable amounts. Glassner and Schapiro claim that college doesn’t cost much, and Hrabowski agrees with that, at least in Maryland’s case. Finally, Hrabowski urges that students are educated about their options. “Counselling is critical,” Hrabowski emphasizes, advocating for programs to be funded to guide students to colleges fit for them. This push for counseling for students is one that Murray agrees with when he requests that school counselors direct students to a path that will play on their unique strengths and help them become