Chris Beebout Assignment 7

     I’ve noticed a number of negative recurring themes within high school, the greatest of which being the amount of seemingly pointless goals to pursue. What do I mean by this? Think for a second about upper-level math, perhaps Calculus. I really do understand that my final grade in that class will reflect educational factors such as work ethic, adaptability, and “abstract thinking,” but to a certain extent, it seems all we do in that class is throw around random numbers and letters according to a set of memorized arbitrary rules. And apparently, my ability to do so, as expressed in my grade, will hold influence over how much money a college will give me to study law.

     Derivatives don't have much to do with law at all.

     Hence my frustration with my current environment. College, however, could be a different story. Assuming I pass my AP math classes, I will have all my “gen eds” completed upon enrollment, allowing me to immediately embark upon the study of topics relevant to my career. My ideal college, therefore, would cut to the chase and point me towards the most practical, applicable knowledge I can obtain. It would employ professors who are willing both to teach and to forge positive relationships with students. Its administration would fully deserve the students’ respect and inspire them to greatness, service, and leadership. I am ready to learn the educational, social, and practical implications of my career as efficiently and thoroughly as possible while leading others to so the same, if my college will facilitate my doing so. While no college will perfectly meet this unrealistic standard, I hope my future college will allow me to focus on what matters the most to me and guide me on a path where I can both succeed and impact others through my education.