Why College?
Learning goals: Help Students understand that college is a bag of emotions that can be beneficial if handled the right way.
Resources: https://openstax.org/books/preparing-for-college-success/pages/2-1-why-college
Learning activities:
Questions to Consider:
– Why are you in college?
– What are the rewards and value of a college degree?
The Five Whys in Action (Example)
– Why are you in college? I am in college to earn a degree in speech pathology.
– Why do you want to earn a degree in speech pathology? I want to be able to help people who have trouble speaking.
– Why do you want to help people who have trouble speaking? I believe that people who have trouble speaking deserve a life they want.
– Why do you feel it is important that people who have trouble speaking deserve a life they want? I feel they often have needs that are overlooked and do not get treated equally.
– Why do you want to use your voice to help these people live a life they deserve? I feel it is my purpose to help others achieve their full potential despite having physical challenges.
ACTIVITY
Try “The Five Whys” yourself in the table below to help you get a better sense of your purpose and to give you a worthy answer for anyone who asks you “Why are you in college?”
The Five Whys: Your Turn
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ANALYSIS QUESTION
In what ways will earning a college degree be valuable to you now and in the future? Be sure to describe the financial, career, and personal benefits to earning a college degree.