The Value of Education: A Liberal Approach Three Reasons College Still Matters, Stand and Deliver, Education’s Hungry Hearts, and Admiral McRaven’s speech at the University of Texas convey the value of education. Three Reasons College Still Matters by Andrew Delbanco discusses the major advantages of college education, particularly economic, political and personal development — the latter of the three being dismissed by college attendees and high school graduates alike. The economic advantage of college education is well known by parents and stressed to children by family and schools. For the many, it is the prime reason to attend college and serves as the first step towards working up the social ladder. In his essay, Delbanco includes the…
When did college begin to become a way of life, a necessity in most households? Most parents encourage their children to go to college from a very young age. For a lot, it’s simply a way of life. You grow up, leave high school, and then go straight into college. In Frank Bruni’s, “The Imperiled Promise of College,” he speaks about how numerous people are going to college, yet a lot of them don’t have jobs after they receive their diploma, or that their job has nothing to do with what they have studied.…
In their article “Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission?” Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus offer harsh criticisms of colleges by insisting that they are not focusing on the right things, thus making higher education not worth the cost and efforts that students put into it. To support their argument they tell of their conclusion from a visit to college institutions across the United States. They say that there are some things that successful colleges do that distinguish them from other colleges. Examples of these include engaging the students in their learning more effectively, making teaching undergraduates their first priority, not giving teachers or faculty members too much money, and making education affordable.…
Robert Reich has established a well-respected reputation and is a credible source to the public. Reich is best known for his commentary on issues within the economy, and he has attended some of the finest colleges in America. Reich wrote an article called “College Is a Ludicrous Waste of Money,’’ which interests me because I am a high school student that will be transitioning into a college student. In the article, Reich gives solutions, such as technician jobs, combining high school student’s last year into a first year college experience, and community college. Reich 's solutions could be helpful to certain individuals ;but he belittles the importance of an four-year liberal arts degree while explain his point.…
In “Why Elite-College Admissions Need an Overhaul”, Jonathan R. Cole, the author of the essay, made a very strong argument on why the college admissions process is not right or fair. Within his argument, Cole states what elite colleges look for now, why what they look for is wrong, and what colleges should do instead of their current process to prove his point. I agree with Cole in his statement that the college admissions process needs an overhaul because there are some phenomenal students who are being looked over by colleges. Although I agree with his statements, I do not necessarily agree with the way Cole thinks the process should be.…
In the American society today, college has become a tradition. No matter the culture or ethnic background, it is deemed as the most practical method of succeeding in life. The importance of attending college is so evident that schools are now dedicating their time to preparing the students for the workload and content by the implementation of Advanced Placement classes. Furthermore, they create programs that are fixed towards encouraging students to increase their chances of getting accepted by participating in extracurricular activities and volunteering. Although some schools are not as equally resourceful and lack the necessary funds to provide students with the requisite circuitry to succeed in college, the pressure to attend in order…
The main purpose of the brochures St. Thomas University Residence Dining 2015-2016 and Snapshot of Grad Admissions are aimed to sell products (SERVICES?) to students or parents but, there are so many different aspects to each one. The St. Thomas brochure is designed advertising the different prices, options and rules for the dining residences. Snapshot of Grad Admissions to Princeton University is laid out to get students to apply for different graduate school(???) options and described the different steps needed in order to be accepted. The messages are similar, both for students to take a service from either university, but the layout and the techniques to get your attention are very different.…
Indeed, the article puts forth numerous examples of colleges that take different and, some would argue, illogical approaches to funding, and students with varying degrees of success. For example, one college that the article analyzes is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, which uses the normal standard testing procedures, and also throws in a home test that consists of a number of open-ended questions. On top of this, the college is dedicated to tuition-free education. Examples like this show that education does not have to adhere to the formalized structure that students have become adapted to. Indeed, what might be ticket is, in fact, a restructuring of college as it is known today.…
In the article, "Grading Colleges on Access to the American Dream" by Leo W. Gerard, Gerard makes an argument claiming that the rising tuition costs for higher education only serves to limit the grand potential of the United States’ future. Strategies Gerard employs to support his argument include citation of compelling statistics, patriotic diction, and broad repercussions. Gerard's overall purpose in writing this article appears to be to draw attention towards shortcomings in the affordability American education system for all students. His primary audience would be the American public with a general and significant focus on the future of America.…
Bergeron, David A., and Carmel Martin. " Strengthening Our Economy Through College for All." Center for American Progress. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2016.…
Literature Review After the economic recession in 2008, life has only gained more and higher expenses. Studies have highly increased, while wages have increased but not an equitable value to meet a college students’ expenses. In the article, The Reality of Free Community College Tuition, by Fran Cubberley, she presents both pro and con arguments in why it would be beneficial for our current and ongoing high school graduates to receive a free two-year education. The arguments made are: As a pro, students could avoid such costs as well as reduce the likelihood of requesting a loan. As for a con, “the cost of educating and serving students, and senior management and the board of trustees will need to adopt creative financial strategies to maintain…
The economic issues in the United States have warped how college is perceived by modern society as it is now mainly viewed as a means to getting a financially successful job. It is this short sided outlook on the college experience that Frank Bruni addresses in his article, “Demanding More from College”, as he asserts that the purpose of college isn’t just to obtain a high-salary job, but to provide an environment where a substantial amount of person growth can be gained. In the article, Bruni challenges students to make new friends who aren’t like their old friends, to engage in different interests and activities, and to try different identities. This proposed challenge is the “blueprint” for personal growth because personal growth is achieved…
College in today’s society is seen as a lifestyle, experience, and a necessity. Millions upon millions of students are crushed by the false reality being spewed off by television on how life will be after high school. Young impressionable minds are brainwashed into believing that college isn’t the path to success, but instead it is luck. These young minds start to believe that they will become rich and famous while avoiding the dues of student loans. This false reality leads these students to view college in a negative light when in fact a college education is what could be setting them apart from their ideal lifestyle.…
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts”(Winston Churchill). College has been the learning experience of a lifetime. Each class contains something special for each student. Sometimes a course may stand out to others than most. College can be overwhelming at first because you are adjusting to different expectations and rules.…
Today, a lot of graduating seniors face the grueling task of applying for college. Many students struggle with this process because they are unsure on where to even begin. They think to themselves, “am I even good enough to get accepted? Do I have what it takes?” Studies have shown that every year, college becomes more challenging for students to get accept, and that if you applied with the same SAT scores and grade point average as your mom would a decade ago, you most likely wouldn’t get in.…