Most students I’ve met at UT see their time here as a step on the path toward their future career. I see this development as part of the trend of schools becoming places where you learn how to work rather than how to live. Students should take advantage of the freedom of college to explore themselves and the world, instead of going to classes for the sake of an overpriced credential. ...
This semester, my friend convinced me to attend an event called “Creating Knowledge in a Fragmented World,” featuring Jonathan Haidt and Jonathan Rauch. While both speakers were unfamiliar to me, I’m glad I was able to hear their thoughts on the importance of unconventional viewpoints on campus. Students should make an effort to start off the next academic year by attending on-campus events to expand their worldviews, take advantage of the University’s resources and engage with opposing viewpoints. ...