Knowledge Truly is Power

Is college really the holy grail? Does it honestly give us as much of an advantage in the real world as we think it does?
     “College’s Identity Crisis” is an article from the New York Times written by Frank Bruni. This article questions why we put such significance on a college degree and if the other options out there like the military or being a mom are comparable to time in the classroom. Should these other paths receive the same recognition or reward similar to that of a college degree? Many people now are leaning in favor of real world experiences being recognizable; in fact, some college professors would like to give credit for off campus experiences to help students gain their degree faster!

In addition to this, Bruni explains that the United States recently engaged in a worldwide survey that revealed that out of twenty-three counties, “we [are] closer to the bottom of the pack,” and “our young adults in particular [preformed] unremarkably.” That was shocking for me to read! Maybe we need to focus more on higher education not only for ourselves, but so that we actually stand a chance against other nations. Furthermore, how can we expect to advance as a country when many people choose to stop educating themselves after high school and settle into mind-numbing jobs?

I really believe that getting a higher education and receiving a college degree should be stressed more. It is important to be educated or skilled and able to keep up with the growing demands of them time. Don’t you agree?