Community college is like a disco with books: 'Here's ten dollars; let me get my learn on!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The comparison implies that community college feels like a casual social venue rather than a rigorous academic environment.
- In plain terms
- He jokes that community college is more about hanging out than serious studying.
- What can you take from it?
- Attitudes toward education can vary based on perceived intensity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your purpose in college?
- How do you define learning?
Another view
The comparison is reductive and dismisses the value of community colleges.
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