Academic elitism

Is a college education really beneficial? Controversial question without context as higher education is pushed to students of all ages in this day and age. However, the need for that question stems from the inadequacy of higher education today. Unfortunately there is an abundance of issues throughout Colleges and Universities in the United States. These issues range from untrained professors to apathetic students who are okay with scraping by living by the motto “C’s get degrees” as long as they…

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…

Research on benefits scarce, particularly on the subject of community college benefits attendance. But through the article written by Bailey and Belfield, the research on this particular subject because of their gathered information; it is demonstrated through their knowledge on the subject itself. "…it may be possible to infer benefits of community college attendance from estimates of the benefits derived either from persons with additional years of schooling or from the general…

In an arguably topic if every American should continue their education by going to college. I argue both answers, to get a better view on the topics, making my final decision. Throughout the ages of slight intelligence of Earth till now, a revolted constitution. Learning from the Earth 's history, making a proper institution, finally making a Roman Republicanism which is a democracy. Building a government off of this idea,and perfecting for centuries. As Francis Bacon once said "knowledge is…

¨[June Etta Downey is] endowed with an unusually alert and discerning mind and with a maturity of judgement extremely infrequent in students her age.¨ Spoke former president of Yale University, James Rowland Angell, whom Downey had worked under for her doctorate degree. Her contributions to the Science of Psychology left her with many honors and achievements by the end of her life time. Not only did she contribute to the field of Psychology, but to the advancement of women in society. She made…

Imagine leaving high school without any plans for the future. Would it be worth going to college, or would college be discouraging? Growing up as a child most parents ask their child what they want to become when they grow up. Some may say a nurse, a doctor, or a veterinarian, but the answer is still unknown. Students will not know what they would like to major in until they actually go to college, and start taking classes. Although, college is expensive, it is worth the investment because, it…

Is College the Right Choice? For so long, there has been a controversial discussion over the need to attend college to make one successful. In the article, “On ‘Real Education’,” a man named Robert T. Perry is involved in this dispute. According to his article, Perry seems to be discussing his beliefs in which more people should attend college. He begins his writing with a variation of claims made by Charles Murray, the author of “Bell Curve.” Perry points out how Murray believes society tries…

A college education is more important - but more expensive - than ever before. In a society where a higher education is the key to opportunity, it is becoming increasingly important to obtain a college degree in order to live a successful and comfortable life. However, affordable college tuition is not a reality in the United States. The cost of college tuition sometimes prevents otherwise capable students from ever reaching their full potential. Many other graduates will leave college with debt…

Pursuing higher education is strongly emphasized in the current culture of the United States. In following the path of a four year institution, an individual positions themselves for long term financial success, broadens their scope of critical thinking and problem solving skills, and opens up the opportunities to new subjects and possibilities. However, a person who does not pursue a four year college degree can have a stabilized financial success, strong critical thinking and problem solving…

Education is important. We live in an ever expanding world. The only way for one to keep up is through higher schooling. Whether it be a two year. Or four-year degree. Without the knowledge or skills, it is easy to be left behind. This makes it extremely important for those to go to school. However, paying for this education is another story. With college tuition on the rise. It is easy for someone talk about free education. While yes this would be ideal. It is also un reasonable. This would…