Human Condition In Human Life

The contemporary texts, See you at Harry’s by Jo Knowles (2012) and Wonder by R.J. Palacio (2012) explore the common concerns that young people may face whilst growing up. The universal theme of the Human Condition involves the stages of life and the issues everyone must go through to develop a sense of self and purpose that define us from being social beings. These novels explore the Human Condition through discovering self-identity, relationships and loss. These novels are examples of bildungsroman as they are relevant to today's society and the children living in it. Young readers can relate to the struggles and feelings expressed by the characters, based off the composer's perspective of youth.

Acceptance into an Ivy League University is often considered the pinnacle of educational achievement. Thousands of students from around the country stress and panic, thinking that their future success is based on their acceptance into elite universities. Frank Bruni aims to change those beliefs and give parents and students some peace of mind in: Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: an Antidote to the College Admissions Mania. Bruni explains in his book that, “where we go to college will have infinitely less bearing on our fulfillment in life than so much else: the wisdom with which we choose our romantic partners; our interactions with the communities that we inhabit; our generosity toward the families we inherit and the families that we make.”

"Students... need to recognize that their college education is above all a matter of opening themselves up to new dimensions of knowledge and understanding"- (Gary Gutting 'What Is College for?') Choosing to attend college is not for the faint of heart. Whether you're a traditional or non-traditional student the most daunting thought one has,

Today, there are over 7 billion people in the world and with that number steadily increasing there is constant interaction, growth, battles and self-defining taking place. Nearly every person lives in hopes to define themselves and how they act; what they do not realize is there is something in the way of that goal. This something is what comes naturally in human nature called the human condition. The human condition is defined as, “a phrase…used with respect [to describe] situations that humans face in 'getting along with each other and the world…” (The Human Condition). Simply put, the human condition makes the how and the why of the way we act the with one another and the environment. Many aspects of the individual person can define the

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose!”-Dr. Seuss. College is a choice where you chose what you want to do in life. How you want to direct yourself in succeeding in that goal. You might be someone that doesn’t chose to go to college, which is whatever because college isn’t for everyone. College brings us new opportunities in life. I was very interested in Augustana University during the college fair because they have sports, many majors, study abroad, and more!

I found that this picture is a good representation to describe the Human Condition because it shows many things related to anthropology, sociology, and psychology. This image shows a boy by himself while 3 other kids are making fun of him. Bullying is a major topic that relates to the Human Condition. This issue affects peoples minds, behaviour, attitude, and emotions in a harsh, negative way. Almost everyone in the world go through some sort of bullying whether it cyber, physical, social or verbal. In this picture, the small boy is the victim meanwhile the 3 other kids are the bullies.

College may lure students for a bright future but some critics argue that college has many distracted issues that impact on students’ choices. There are many concerns in monetary inputs and outputs of student. In the essay “College Prepare People for Life”, the president of the University of Maryland, Freeman Hrabowski suggest that students and their families should look

One of the funny things about human nature is that no matter where we live, what our cultural backgrounds are, or how we were raised, citizens in every country of the world tend to share the same overall "tastes". This can be seen particularly in what some might label as "vices"; those activities which could lead us into trouble if we were to not monitor them carefully. Drinking, smoking, and entertainment are some things that human cultures throughout history have engaged in in one form or another.

Tuition numbers and student debt for college students has increased significantly. In today's civilization, college is a touchy subject to most. Most young adults have an idea that college is this alternate universe that they have to wrap their heads around. College is not for everyone and it should not be forced down people's throats. While it may be true that college education may help someone grow intellectually, the real points to consider opportunities and personal interest.

One of the wonderful aspects about college is that students are able to choose what college they want to go to, as opposed to being districted to a specific school, as many students are for high school. Potential students have the opportunity to browse schools based on options such as their major, what type of school they want to go to, and location. Now, however, more students are increasingly choosing their schools because of price. Because of this, some students may not get the most out of their education. Many students forego going to a school specialized or focused on their program due to the high costs associated with it. Students fear becoming burdened with debts and not receiving enough financial aid, and choose to go to affordable schools over their “dream school.” (Medrano,

College, for many people, is the definite place to go and their final destination before they submerge into the society. Students and their parents take this very serious since it is or can be a life changing choice once they decided. As time goes on, many questions have been post regarding colleges and one of the most frequent asked question: is it worth it? The belief on this one, personally, is that colleges provide students such opportunity and experience that ought not be obtained elsewhere and they do more than just giving student a degree so that student can feed himself or herself, but after all students should make the decision that is best for himself or herself.

The Human Condition can be argued to be in a crisis with its position in modern society.

Imagine a student making one decision involving college and having this choice dictate the rest of their life as well as be the deciding factor as to where they will receive a job. Seniors in high school face this difficult and often stressful decision to choose the right college. This is a confusing time for numerous students, because selecting the perfect college involves more than just money. While there are differing opinions revolving around the topic of college price, many people promote students to attend public colleges as they can learn the same skills and gain the same degree for a cheaper price. This is a false claim because students are not considering other factors, such as does the college offer an environment for the student to prosper and thrive and the ability to make the right connections? Students should consider attending a prestigious, private college because this is where they will receive the best education, employment benefits, and opportunities.

All humans come to a point on whether or not they would like to attend college. College is a step one takes to further their education in the pursuit of having a career. But is that the only reason why someone would really choose to go to college? Choosing to become part of a huge or small community that holds a lot responsibilities is big decision one must think thoroughly about. They must have a purpose behind it for its rare to see someone say “I want to go to college just because I want.” Louis Menand, an American writer, has addressed this question with the three most common theories as to why someone would decide to go to college. His theories will show the different perspectives upon the arrival of choosing to attend college which will lead to what I find very convincing from them all.

My senior year in high school I decided that I was going to follow my friends and attend Ole Miss after graduation. I liked the idea of the big-name university, SEC football games, sororities, and all that fell into the Ole Miss stereotype. These were the main things I was focused on when making my college decision. Over the course my first semester, I quickly learned that my idea of college was not at all what I had expected. My fun-filled college dream turn into a reality filled with thousands of dollars of debt, an empty bank account, and 30-hour work weeks. While this is a reality for many college students, it was not the case for my group of friends.