It Is an Investment!

Yolanda Melville's evaluation argument, "Is College Really Worth It?" (2012) suggests that some colleges are no longer helping students obtain jobs after earning a college degree. Melville provides the audience with an example of three national law schools being sued by students, President Obama’s plan to make college more affordable, and ways to ascertain an educational investment in favor of a good job. Melville provides information of the growing student debt in order for college students to graduate knowing they will not work for a lackluster salary. College students and perspective college students are the intended audience for this evaluation argument.

 I believe Melville did a great job at identifying what aspects of college make it worthwhile. It is very important for a college student to realize what needs to be done in order to obtain a gratifying position when exiting college. It is absurd to think that one can go to college for four years and obtain a decent position within a company right after the graduation ceremony. If an individual gets their foot in the door early on - while they are still in college - the chances of them obtaining a decent position after graduation increases. Employers look for experience, initiative, and proficiency. Anything less could be considered a liability and most employers refuse to train a college graduate while paying them a comfortable salary.

 This evaluation argument is geared towards informing perspective and current college students of how to make the most of their collegiate career. Melville explains that college students have a wide variety of financial grants available to them, so instead of taking out a loan, an individual can visit with their financial aid department to search for alternatives before signing up for excessive debt (236).  Many other options are present for college students outside of financial assistance, as Melville describes, such as relinquishing negative assets and securing positive assets (236). Melville suggests that students should get involved with student organizations and start diversifying their friendships for future benefits (236). While there is no paved path to success, students do need to realize the many benefits awaiting them. With a little dedication and hard work, anyone’s dream can come true.

Works Cited

Melville, Yolanda. “Is College Really Worth It?” Connections. Southlake: Fountainhead Press, 2013. Print.