The Education System Of Higher Education

Andrew Simmons published his article for The Atlantic, “The Danger of Telling Poor Kids that College is the Key to Social Mobility” on January 16, 2014, which raises his concerns that higher education is only being promoted as an opportunity to increase their economic status, when it should be an opportunity to experience an education (Simmons). Through the use of students such as Isabella, Simmons disagrees with the way students now look at higher education and blames the educators through the students’ lives for this view. Instead, Simmons views education as an intellectual opportunity rather than a way to elevate ones economic class which is all people see when they see “higher education.” He believes that education, ambition and work ethic is how you have a satisfying life, not with how much you make. He makes the point that when economics becomes the main goal of education it’s all children begin to think about and they might not pursue something that they are truly passionate about or what they want to learn about, which then does not create an intellectually awakening experience (Simmons).

In the essay “Are Too Many People Going to College,” writer Charles Murray explains that not everyone is in need of going to college for three main reasons: a liberal education should be gained in elementary and middle school, many people already have knowledge and skills necessary for a technical career, and many students are in college to “buy an admission ticket-the B.A.” (246) and ensure employers consider their resume. Murray does not argue anything against college itself but more against society and especially the education system. Murray also accuses guidance counselors and parents of “automatically encouraging young people to go to college straight out of high school being thoughtless about the best interests of young people” (249).

Ever since you were little, your parents have been talking about this wonderful thing called college. They told you that you have to go there to get an education before you can get a good job. Many kids have dreamed of going to college, and being able to get the job of their dreams. By putting in hard work and dedication to good grades in high school, you had high hopes that you would be able to get into an Ivy League school. The American dream of being able to go to college to get a degree is sliding away from many people due to rising costs. With increasing tuition prices and job loss, the college dream is slowly and surely slipping away from many students and their families.

In order to improve every aspect of life, especially financially; just having a high school diploma does not meet the requirements that society itself is looking for to accomplish one 's American Dream. Everyone desires and dream to go to college with the hope to be successful; but with the fact that the skyrocketing college tuition is increasing every year might turn those dreams into nightmares. There are many research have been proven that the main factors which cause the high cost of postsecondary education was the lack of funding from government, increase of students as well the increase of administrators. But beside those given facts, there are seems to be more deep hidden truth that most college students and their families have no ideas about it. Numerous of debates seem to argue about the reasons that cause the rise of college tuition was because the most money goes to athletics sport teams, the luxury accommodations for students as well as unnecessary programs and many seven-figure administrator.

Marty Nemko, in the article, “We Send Too Many Students To College,” acknowledges that colleges have become obscenely expensive and that it is possible to be successful without going to college. Arguing that too many students are sent to college without realizing that it is not imperative, Nemko targets parents in his claims that colleges focus on educating in the cheapest way possible and most importantly, that the advantage of past college graduates in the job market is declining. One of his main reasons is that even though the average college graduate makes more money, hundreds of thousands of students in the bottom half of their high school class do not succeed in higher education. Nemko’s article is the most persuasive article on whether college education still has value as he argues that college is not beneficial to everyone through demonstrations of hyperbole, and figurative language.

In their article “Should everyone go to college?” Stephanie Owen, Senior research assistant, and Isabel Sawhill, former Vice President of the Brookings Institute, argue that many factors lead to individuals not being able to attend college. They go on to claim these factors to be school choice, career field, graduation, and area of study. The article states that while on average the rate of return is usually positive, there are cases in which it is negative. One of their focal points is what it cost to attend college and its affordability. Claiming that with the rise in the cost of college, which progresses at a faster rate than that of the job wage increase, that college is becoming less affordable. In their conclusion a three step policy plan is included for individuals who plan to attend college. While realistically I agree that yes, some individuals should not go to college, my optimistic side would like to believe that everyone should and can go to college without it becoming a sour investment.

In the debate about whether college is worth attending, many argue that college is worth it but others argue that college is not worth it. Those who argue that college is worth it contend to say that college graduates make more money, college allows students to explore career options, and not going to college will cost people more money in the future but on the other hand, those who argue that college is not worth it contend to say that college graduates are employed in jobs that do not require degrees, students who do not graduate waste their own money and the governments money, and student debt can cause another financial crisis for students who are already struggling with financial aid. While it is true that college does cause many problems already, college is worth attending and worth all the problems at the end of the road.

College can be perceived in two different ways: for most, the word inflicts fear into high school students around the nation; on the other hand, there are individuals that simply want to get away from home to party and live on their own. There is no sympathy for these students and it is just a waste of his or her parent’s hard-earned money and trust. College is essential for a secure future and this has let colleges raise the tuition to astronomical heights. Inflation, causing the cost of living to increase, combined with rising tuition has created major financial problems within families across America. Colleges are damaging the future of America and the government should do more to regulate the larceny conducted by the major schools.

Personally, I believe that students are not receiving all that they need from college. There are some flaws in the system that could be improved in order for students to get all that they need from going to college. This problem causes questions to arise such as is college worth it, and are students being offered the right resources to fully prepare them for a career. The worth of college is at question.

Today colleges are growing more and more necessary for attaining a solid path towards a successful career, yet the rapidly increasing cost of tuition is driving students away from their dream of attending college, due to the preposterous amount of money that is now being demanded by colleges across the nation and world as a whole. It is sad to see students being turned away from a successful future due to the money-hungry nature of the universities that dot the globe. More and more impossible it is becoming to have a “rags-to-riches” scenario that used to highlight the American Dream, as if a student doesn’t have the riches to afford a higher education and the tuition that is drug upon its coattails, then our society is doomed to be clothed in rags forever, unless major changes are brought about to restructure and end the indefatigable growth of tuition rates across the board.

Community college attendance is the primary cause of students saving money. In addition to the students who save, this increases opportunities to change majors. Therefore, becoming readily available to them within the first year of attendance. Some major problems people encounter while attending community college is synchronizing the work and school schedule, finding a place to live relative to both school and job locations, and the number of classes to take. These dilemmas are major causes of financial spending, and as a result these complications prevent time from being used to focus on class studies. Of the people who experience these problems, most have decided that living alone carries very time-consuming and daunting responsibilities

The cost of college tuition is often seen as the drawback that causes high-school graduates to choose not to enroll into higher education. This is highly unfortunate because college education is worth the cost. The cost may be unappealing, but there is assistance for the tuition fees, for example, financial aid and student loans. It is worth the cost for high-school graduates to go to college for the reasons that it will allow for these young adults to gain an abiding profession that can support them for the rest of their working lives after college, it will also provide them with greater salaries than one would have with just a high-school diploma, and ultimately it creates happy, knowledgeable, and healthy people.

In today’s society, college is shown to be a necessity for the majority of the population. College has become a priority in children’s lives once they enter middle school. Many get to the point that college is no longer a dream, just another part of their everyday duty. As you get to the point of attending to college, one has so much to worry about. For example, Destination, room assignment, global standardized testing, and so much more. However, the real issue that majority undergraduates face is the overpricing of college, along with the other essentials that accompany the expense of attending college. Being unable to afford college can become a problem within itself, resulting in failing different classes, leading to personal issues motivating

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has, for decades, provided an opportunity for students of all backgrounds to pursue higher education. PASSHE has been an institution that allows students to gain knowledge, experience and skills that can be applied to not only variables within their major concentration but also within their everyday life. The state system has, for generations, developed the traditional and nontraditional student’s critical thinking and awareness that allows these individuals to become contributing members of society whether it be through monetary gains or social and environmental sustainability. However, through many different outputs the state system is being threatened and faces problems that may

Higher Education (HE) in Sudan has seen unprecedented growth during the last two decades. Both in terms of numbers of HE Institutions (HEIs) themselves and the intake expansion for existing ones. Since the introduction of the “HE revolution plan” by the Ministry of HE and Scientific Research (MHESR) in 1990, the number of public universities has grown from six in 1990 to thirty one today [1]. Furthermore, MHESR introduced in the same year legislation to establish private HEIs, and currently there are 53 private colleges and 16 universities [2]. Enrollment during the same period grew from about 25,000 in 1990 to over half a million today [2].