Essay Response

This essay was an extremely interesting one that raised issues that us college kids experience every day. I completely agree with Edmunson's point that a lot of kids today just drag themselves to class, do all that is required to get a grade, and shrug it off as soon as the next break comes. Students are worried about being called out on mistakes made in class, or voicing a passionate opinion on a topic. Students don't take risks on majors anymore either because everyone is concerned with making a decent living. Universities are also appealing to the college experience more than the actual learning part of it. Students want nice facilities and places to hang out and after that it's pretty much a school with a good reputation. The points that Edmunson makes give a different perspective that I hadn't really completely realized until now. Reading this essay might make readers want to get more out of classes and college before it's too late. He leaves it up to the individuals, be it teachers or students, to bring back the "genius" side of learning and change the educational rut that our nation has brought us into.