Future of Colleges

College is an idea that many people talk about, but is college really meant for everyone?

In Freeman Hrabowski’s piece, “Colleges Prepare People for Life,” he mentions the differing opinions between going to college and choosing another path. Many people find college too expensive, and once a student graduates, he or she will face enormous debt and potentially risk still being unprepared for the working world. Hrabowski acknowledges this, and also notices that many students who do attend college occasionally make the wrong decision in terms of choosing a school and major. But while the stakes are high, he argues that college not only provides financial stability, but also allows students to become more virtuous citizens in the long run. He does this by providing information to backup his claims, using a passionate tone to explain his beliefs, and paralleling college attendance with good intentions.

Community college is a great institution for students to start their educational journey. Especially when they do not have the funds or lack some of the prerequisite that a university would require. Community college was created to serve the community, traditional and non-traditional students with the best higher education and lifetime learning opportunities. The faculty and staff members at a community college is there to provide leadership in education while going above and beyond to recognize the needs of the students and the community by providing excellent educational programs and support services that are available to all who have the opportunity to take advantage of them. “Student services now include recruitment and retention, counseling, student activities, student health, financial aid, academic support, career centers, transfer centers, and supplemental services such as transportation, child care, and services tailored for specific populations of students” (Cohen, Brawer, & Krisker, 2014, pg. 209). My philosophy in fulfilling the role and mission of the community college, is to establish the mission, vision, goals and values to guide all students on their journey to strive to become successful both in school and in today’s economy.

For whom who graduated from high school will continue with their higher education level. Most of students think that if they graduate from college or four years university they will have a chance to work on the professional field rather than minimum wages. It is a good opportunity for whose low income students can make through and receive their college degree. To support my point, in the article “Expanding Community College Access” I agree with the President Obama that, “ASAP, which began in 2007, provides money for books, coaching, tutoring, tuition waivers and transportation. Fifty-seven percent of last year’s graduates finished in three years; compare to the traditional students, where the three-year graduation rate hover around 15 percent.” (Naughton). With the high percentage graduated of ASAP program provides, the state should be agreed that the community college tuition should be waved .

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In “Colleges Prepare People for Life”, Freeman Hrabowski writes about the benefits of going to college and the things that are, and should be, available for potential college students. Hrabowski says that more opportunities come to those with a college degree, rather than those with a high school diploma (690). His argument is effective because of his strong ethos, while it is ineffective because of his weaker logos and pathos. Hrabowski has been the president of the University of Maryland for the past 23 years.

With tuition costs skyrocketing and job opportunities declining for many graduates around the nation, it leaves many to question the supposed benefits of earning a college degree. In high school, students are geared towards the idea a college education will unlock various opportunities for those with a degree compared to those individuals without one. Although receiving a higher education may be extremely costly, it remains important to not underestimate its true value. There are a number of factors that make earning a college education crucial in today’s society. These include the knowledge you gain by earning a degree, and extensive opportunities made available after graduation. These two factors, along with the financial security and

Canada’s International Education Strategy clearly outlines the economic benefits of increased international students’ participation on campuses and in the communities (MAE, 2012). According to Roslyn Kunin and Associates Inc., (2013) estimates that 450,000

Each year thousands of students start college, though not all of them make it. Some students will go to college anywhere from a year all the way up to eight plus, as where others may only last a semester or two at the most. College is something that all students need to have in order to attain multiple opportunities The students who end up failing his or her college courses have multiple reasons as to why he or she may not have lasted as long as intended. Though most of them end up being rather foolish excuses. For instance, students not showing up to class on time, never doing his or her homework, not taking notes, refusing to give up relaxation time along with any type of social gathering, or it could just be as simple as him or her not understanding

Every year millions of students make the choice to attend college to further their education and obtain a degree. Many of these students have their own purpose for coming to college, most would assume they come to college to get a degree in order to get a job. Some go to college for other reasons, or a combination of reasons. One’s purpose should only be defined by the individual themselves and shouldn’t be assigned to them. This goes the same for making the decision to go to college, one should choose whether they want to attend college. When I made the choice to go to college, I had a plenty of reasons why I should go, but didn’t have many reasons to not go. The one reason I had that would have changed my decision is most likely a concern for most, the cost of attending college. I looked past that and decided to come to college, and I like many thought my purpose was to go to college just to get a degree. After the first moth of college I learned that I have multiple purposes.

Because community colleges are serving a wide variety of population with different needs, they have to make sure that each needs are fulfill and most important the mission is being carried out. “The students who attend to upgrade their skills for a particular job, students who are pursuing an associate degree to transfer to a 4-year institution, and students who attend to pursue a hobby (such as learning a language); the educational outcomes of community college students reflect this diversity” Students at Community Colleges. (n.d.). The purpose of the article was to inform the public about African American and Latina/o students who attend community colleges and the success and knowledge that they gain reflects on how well the overall experience at the community college have prepared them for the real world and their future.

The most important issue facing community colleges today is perception. We might as well get this out of the way to begin with; community colleges lack the campus culture that four years colleges build their legacy on. There is not an overwhelming feeling to announce to the world that you graduated from this community college like there is a four-year school. Community colleges were designed from the beginning to be a stepping-stone to the major universities, a feeder, a place so that universities could continue to be research oriented and professional development based (Cohen, Brawer, Kisker, 2014).

In today's society colleges take the easy route in order to make it easier on themselves when in reality they are hurting the students and in doing so damaging the work force at the same time. Colleges set the students up for failure in numerous ways. From finically, socially, and not properly preparing them for the real world. Colleges are solely responsible for these problems and it is up to them to fix it. The statistics and facts are their to prove these beliefs and it's about time changes are made to protect and aid the students.

Ask yourself one simple question. Will the college industry ever crash? …Your answer was most likely no. College is essential; young adults everywhere need it to get ahead in life, get better jobs, and attain valuable knowledge and skills. The college industry will never crash. Do these words sound familiar? They should. The housing market was once, not too long ago, described in those exact words: it will never crash. Much like the housing market, the current college industry, fueled by massive flows of student loans, composes an enlarging bubble currently in its late Euphoria stage.

Attending college for the first time is an important, rewarding decision that I made for a good reason. I learned a lot about myself that will help me in my future. Setting goals, having expectations, and reflecting why I am in college is incredible to think about.