I chose to write about the need for reform in the university because since I arrived at college I have questioned how much my university values me. Thorough discussion amongst my roommates, and long hours of research lead me to believe the university I attend does not value me at all. I began my essay with "students strive for success but not all are able to meet the harsh guidelines provided by todays educational institutions", and this is so true because Universities have raised the credentials for acceptance, but not just that, universities seriously lack moral and financial support for the students they do accept.
Here are some fun facts for those "Doubting Thomases" out there:
It is so sad that college is no longer about acheiving a higher education, but about a degree that may or may not land you a job as manager at Hollister post bachelors degree. Now, I am motivated to stand out; to self-motivate; to self-educate; to acheive success on my own time; because unfortunately I think university reform would take decades. To think that public education used to be a privilage, and that some schools gained simplistic satisfaction just knowing they were, in some way, aiding students.
I can sympathize with those educators out there who want to make a difference in the student experience with higher education, but until those educators are able to teach their way, not curriculum, I feel a higher public education is a lost cause for students. (Especially if you're like me:middle class).
Here are some fun facts for those "Doubting Thomases" out there:
- Tuition rates have increased 257% since 1982, and students today are paying three and a half times the 1982 average (https://iframes.cmich.edu/Documents/OIR/tuition-history.pdf), but what has
- Universities are most concerned with acheiving the best socio-economic status, but by concentrating image universities have "monopolized education" (Menand); and thus, the student is forced to adapt to some vague education. (Where is our money going?)
- Universities aren't motivating students to stay in college either; the jobless rate is higher among those with only high schooleducation than that of those with a college degree: 8.9% for new college graduates and 22.9% for high school graduates (Carnivale et al)
It is so sad that college is no longer about acheiving a higher education, but about a degree that may or may not land you a job as manager at Hollister post bachelors degree. Now, I am motivated to stand out; to self-motivate; to self-educate; to acheive success on my own time; because unfortunately I think university reform would take decades. To think that public education used to be a privilage, and that some schools gained simplistic satisfaction just knowing they were, in some way, aiding students.
I can sympathize with those educators out there who want to make a difference in the student experience with higher education, but until those educators are able to teach their way, not curriculum, I feel a higher public education is a lost cause for students. (Especially if you're like me:middle class).