Many students attend college primarily for career reasons…
This reveals an underlying mismatch: Many students want to earn a degree as easily as possible, but most professors want every student to think critically and deeply about history, philosophy, and literature.
Adults, including parents who have never attended college, believe that “acquiring specific skills and knowledge” is the most important goal of higher education. For them, success is a high-paying job; failure is a college graduate who works as a barista.
…no nation has reached consensus on the purpose of college
So here we are. For this week’s discussion post, reflect on your own college experience and consider the purpose of college.
Is there a fundamental mismatch between your goals for college and how your professors and schools have offered you education?
Do you see your personal educational goals being met by the college system you have been involved with?
Consider your major, your basic education requirements, etc. Share your thoughts on how well the educational system is providing what you need to advance your own personal goals.
