[erquhart]

> College isn't just a place that teaches you how to do a job; it's also a safe, structured, and productive environment for people to continue growing up – and to fend off adulthood for a bit.

This is actually a problem.

> in developed countries, there is an era between ages 18 and 25 when we collectively agree to let people explore the world and figure out what role they want to have in it. He calls it "emerging adulthood". And college is an environment built for emerging adults – a place where kids can leave their family environment and finally have a chance to independently shape their futures.

This is a wholly inaccurate description of college.

[andruby]

Would you care to expand a bit more of what your experience was like or your perception?

Why is the first statement a problem?

(not trying to be confrontational, just would like to know more)

[manc_lad]

it was my experience of college. many I know would agree, and few would agree with you. I'm sure there are some that didn't feel this way, but strange sweeping statement to make.