Do I really need to go to college? That is the question many students ponder coming out of high school. In the essay, “Is College for Everyone”, Pharinet challenges the idea that perhaps college is only for a selected few. Whether you go to college because you genuinely want to, or because you want to appease your parents, college might not benefit you the way you think it does. Though Pharinet uses logical reasoning to support her claim such as the use of logos, ethos, pathos, and rhetorical questions, her argument is weaken because of her lack of credibility, failure to support her ideas, and bias opinions.
Generally, students look forward to going to college after high school. It gives them an opportunity to expand their knowledge and find themselves. But, for some, college does not benefit them. They go to college and simply do not take advantage of their degree. This statement is supported by the quote that “it is estimated that in the U.S., approximately 50% of students who start college never graduate” (page 680). This is because they are either not prepared academically and financially, or simply do not have a drive to learn. In addition to that, even if they do go, …show more content…
This is because she wants to grab the attention of the reader and start with a statement many people can relate too. Through, she uses logic because it makes anyone and everyone feel apart of what she is writing; it puts them a neutral stance. She wants her readers to think about their lives and do what is best for them, not what other people tell you is best for you. Another way to uses logos is through the quote, “refuse to accept the political correctness that says all of our citizens should receive a higher education” (page 682). She says this to persuade readers to not conform to society and it gives them a sense of authority, educating them about their
Generally, students look forward to going to college after high school. It gives them an opportunity to expand their knowledge and find themselves. But, for some, college does not benefit them. They go to college and simply do not take advantage of their degree. This statement is supported by the quote that “it is estimated that in the U.S., approximately 50% of students who start college never graduate” (page 680). This is because they are either not prepared academically and financially, or simply do not have a drive to learn. In addition to that, even if they do go, …show more content…
This is because she wants to grab the attention of the reader and start with a statement many people can relate too. Through, she uses logic because it makes anyone and everyone feel apart of what she is writing; it puts them a neutral stance. She wants her readers to think about their lives and do what is best for them, not what other people tell you is best for you. Another way to uses logos is through the quote, “refuse to accept the political correctness that says all of our citizens should receive a higher education” (page 682). She says this to persuade readers to not conform to society and it gives them a sense of authority, educating them about their