Summary:
In "Two Years Are Better Than Four," Liz Addison states that Mr. Perlstein, who had attended a four year university but decided to quit, thought that he'd find a place left "where college experience of self-discovery does still matter to those who get there" because she thinks that he has "never set a food in an American community college." (212) Addison claims that community college is a place that welcomes student to begin. With the start in college as a beginner, you gradually start to grow little by little for every class you take. Lastly, Addison says, "I believe the community college system to be one of America's uniquely great institutions." (214)
Response:
In response to "Two Years Are Better Than Four," I can agree with Addison when she claims that community college maters unlike Mr. Perlstein who thinks that college must come to an end. As a college student, I'd say that college still matters. Although there are high school students who may think they are done with their education by the time they graduate or must've dropped our from a four year, I still think other graduates would like to further their education and pursue their career and this is where a community college comes to mind. Even if there are middle aged adults who consider going back to school again because they've finally discovered what they want to do; I find no problem with that. By the title "Two Years Are Better Than Four," I believe she means that a community college is another given change to those who want to start again because college still matters.
I agree with you Amanda. College isn't for everyone. Some people feel like they don't need college and that they can find experiences their own ways through life. And there are some others who get great experiences out of college and find themselves through a great career path. I think college is a great things and it gives out a lot of great opportunities!
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