Module 9
College-related issues
Seven exercises to help make college more meaningful.
9A. Consider a GAP year.
Several thoughtful articles to read and discuss.
9B. Choosing a college.
Articles that challenge conventional thinking.
9C. Picking a college major.
The challenge is to figure out whether and why it matters
9D. "Life after college is weird” exercise.
Several fun games to help with grown-uping,
9E. Excellent Sheep by William Deresiewicz.
A book with strong opinions on what has become of college.
9F. Why Teach? by Mark Edmundson.
Several thoughtful essays on getting a “real education.””.
9G. Issues in college admissions
Important discussion of a topic that dominates high school conversations, with a chance to discuss it with a guide team that doesn't have a vested interest!