Self-study
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personally i agree with perspective 1 and i wish there had been a sample for that. here is what i came up with and any advice would be great: Colleges and universities best serve students’ interests when they emphasize career preparation in the classroom, while leaving personal and ideological development to the broader college experience outside degree-granting coursework. As Perspective 1 argues, higher education is an investment that must account for the realities of today’s job market. Employers increasingly value practical skills, adaptability, and relevant experience, all of which universities are well positioned to provide through applied coursework and internships. When institutions prioritize career readiness, graduates are better equipped to enter an evolving economy rather than discovering after graduation that academic passion alone does not translate into employment. Although students do discover who they are in college, as Perspective 4 suggests, that process does not need to occur primarily in the classroom. Personal growth often happens through peer relationships, clubs, and extracurricular involvement. My own experience demonstrates the cost of misplacing this emphasis. I graduated with a degree in international relations that I was passionate about, only to find it offered few job opportunities without further education. After applying to more than twenty jobs, I received limited responses, and the interviews I did obtain were for roles that did not require a bachelor’s degree. Ultimately, it was my internship experience—not my coursework—that led to employment. Clearer career guidance within the curriculum would have allowed me to make a more informed academic choice. Perspective 2 emphasizes intellectual exploration and value formation as central to higher education. While these aims are worthwhile, prioritizing them in the classroom risks alienating students with differing viewpoints and diverting time away from career-relevant instruction. Universities already provide ample opportunities for self-discovery outside the classroom, making it unnecessary for degree-granting coursework to serve this function. In sum, colleges best serve students by focusing classroom instruction on career preparation while allowing personal growth to occur elsewhere. This balance respects intellectual freedom while ensuring graduates are prepared for the practical demands of adult life.