American Colleges
(Symatech, 2012)
Most of the earliest colleges on American soil were a result of religious denominations training ministers. University of Oxford and University of Cambridge were cookie cutters for these establishments. By the 18th century, all of the schools were small, with a very focused curriculum on the liberal arts. Students studied Greek, Latin, geometry, ancient history, logic, ethics and rhetoric, with few discussions and no lab sessions. Individuality was frowned upon. This was a time before organized sports, Greek-letter organizations, and any other social affluence were introduced to the college character. The tuition was low and scholarships were few.
Today in America, there are over 4,400 colleges and universities. The available fields of study are inexhaustible as the society is open to all career aspects from liberal degrees to fashion design. Amongst the thousands of institutions established today, each school can concentrate on specific fields or broader disciplines (i.e. technical schools). It is an American expectation (as well as many other places in the world) to attend college following the high school education system. Where this expectation falls short is the financing of this education.
Today in America, there are over 4,400 colleges and universities. The available fields of study are inexhaustible as the society is open to all career aspects from liberal degrees to fashion design. Amongst the thousands of institutions established today, each school can concentrate on specific fields or broader disciplines (i.e. technical schools). It is an American expectation (as well as many other places in the world) to attend college following the high school education system. Where this expectation falls short is the financing of this education.