Question

what do you want (really, really want) out of your college education?
richard gunderman • 2015
what do you want out of your college education? in this informational text, richard gunderman discusses what a college education can provide students and how it can contribute to their overall happiness.
as you read, take notes on what makes college worthwhile.
the value of a college education has received a great deal of attention lately. there is little doubt that going to college offers a substantial economic payoff. on average, college graduates earn quite a bit more than those without a diploma, and their level of unemployment is only about half as high. us census studies suggest that a college degree nearly doubles lifetime earnings.
assessment questions

1. how does the author’s discussion of the woman who quit her job and went back to school contribute to the text?

a. it provides an example of someone who used her education to prepare for a job that felt meaningful to her.
b. it emphasizes the financial sacrifice that must be made in order to do meaningful work.
c. it shows how our society encourages young people to pursue high - paying jobs rather than meaningful ones.
d. it stresses the idea that salaries and college debts don’t matter, as long as what you’re doing makes you happy.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The woman quit her job (likely unfulfilling) and went back to school to get an education that would help her find a meaningful job. This aligns with the text's focus on college education providing meaning and happiness.
• Option B: The example doesn't emphasize financial sacrifice but rather the pursuit of meaningful work through education.
• Option C: The example is about an individual's choice, not societal encouragement of high - paying jobs.
• Option D: The text doesn't say salaries and debts don't matter, just that meaningful work is important. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

A. It provides an example of someone who used her education to prepare for a job that felt meaningful to her.