What’s the Purpose of College: Summary and Response In the Forbes article, “What’s the purpose of College?” (2019) by Brandon Busteed, Busteed discusses the changing purpose and value of higher education today. He argues that the traditional purpose of college education, which is to prepare students for their specific career paths, is no longer relevant in today’s rapidly changing job market. Instead, he suggests that the purpose of college should be to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to an ever-changing world. I agree with the points Busteed made; the traditional purpose of college is no longer sufficient in today’s economy. The job market is constantly evolving, and students need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate it.
Summary
In the article “What’s the Purpose of College?” (2019), Busteed argues that the purpose of college should be to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to be successful in their chosen careers and in life. The article states that college should not solely be about its traditional benefits such as obtaining a degree,
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(2019, 10 April). What’s the purpose of college? Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonbusteed/2019/04/10/whats-the-purpose-of-college/?sh=1ef1158f354e
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"College is about both preparing people for a job (and helping them advance their careers and earnings) and enabling them to thrive in their overall lives" (Busteed, 2019, para. 3).
"It tells us there are two very, very important aspects of college that we should ensure no graduate misses the mark on: applied work experience and faculty, staff, and students who embrace a culture of caring about one another’s goals and dreams" (Busteed, 2019, para. 4)
"Work is not just about a paycheck; it’s also about a purpose. Helping graduates achieve purposeful work may indeed be the purpose of college" (Busteed, 2019, para.