College for all - right?

[Pirate Bill]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

The point of his article is that he woman he describes does not deserve to graduate from any college. She is made to feel that she can do it, that she has to do it in order to be successful, and that is just plain wrong on many levels. She is not meant for college.

I haven't read the rest of the thread just yet but I want to address this. I believe there is a difference between "not meant for college" and "doesn't deserve to graduate." I think people like Ms L do deserve the opportunity to go to college. Not any college though. I think entrance requirements (in all varieties) are appropriate.

College is an opportunity for continuing education. If someone fails a class I don't think it's right to graduate them, but I also don't think it's right to say they aren't meant for college. If they've met the entrance requirements then they certainly deserve to stay and work through any problems they may be having. If they have the drive to do so.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Pirate Bill

I haven't read the rest of the thread just yet but I want to address this. I believe there is a difference between "not meant for college" and "doesn't deserve to graduate." I think people like Ms L do deserve the opportunity to go to college. Not any college though. I think entrance requirements (in all varieties) are appropriate.

Everyone deserves the opportunity, but not everyone should go. The issue is that people who would be better served by taking a different route are lead to believe that college is the "best" option and should do everything they can to attempt it. When the reality is, there are better options for some (a lot of) people and those options should get equal billing and they don't.