Analysis Of What Are You Doing Here By Mark Edmundson

The article "Who Are You and What Are You doing Here" by Mark Edmundson supports much detail in finding your true self in the journey of college. In the beginning of the article, Mark Edmundson shows emphasis on the reality of college. The author adds that the professors in college won’t put in effort if the student does not do the same. To Edmundson, success is earned not given. Implying that you have to work hard and fight your way through college to graduate and be included to the occupational society. "If you want to get a real education in America, you're going to have to fight." This quote directly relates to his thoughts on how hard work equals success. In the next section, Edmundson describes his own life experiences in college and family. He begins by explaining his father's thoughts on what Edmundson wants to study in college. Edmundson wanted to become a lawyer, not because he was interested in the occupation but, because it pays well. His father then retaliated by explaining that he needs to enjoy what he's doing in order to succeed in his occupation because Edmundson is only privileged for only one shot at college.

Broadhead, a Yale Alumni went on to explain how people won’t remember every course work and every detail. They will have forgotten the material and would not be able to recollect some information later on in the future of their occupation, Broadhead implied. He explained that through college you will not recollect every piece of information, instead you'll remember the struggles and challenges you went through to get to where you are now. Suggesting that the skills obtained through college will benefit greatly throughout their careers and futures. The skills learned in not only the classrooms but important life skills like time management to be ahead of most people in