Parent Guide > What do you want (really, really want) out of your college education?

This week in class, we’re reading "What do you want (really, really want) out of your college education?" by Richard Gunderman.

In the informational text "What do you want (really, really want) out of your college education?" Richard Gunderman discusses what students can get from college that is more than just preparation for a high-paying career.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Education & Knowledge, and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How can we achieve happiness?", "What is the goal of education?", and "Does money buy happiness?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this opinion article at home:
  • What was "What do you want (really, really want) out of your college education?" about?
  • What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
  • What did you learn about Power & Greed?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'How to Find Meaningful Work'
  • 'Is college worth the cost?'