sity, and Robert Morris College, it seems that the colleges themselves are agreeing with the ideas of Newman. They are establishing a place, where eager minds can go to advance their learning and to search for truth. The schools I examined all focused on Newman’s idea that “It is a great point then to enlarge the range of studies which a University professes, even for sake of the students; and, though they cannot pursue every subject which is open to them, they will be the gainers by living among those who represent the whole circle (Newman, 1852).Each college provides a variety of schools for a student to be encompassed by. This endows the student a broader horizon of academic majors to choose from. By being surrounded by a variety of different schools, the student is able to benefit more than someone who is dedicated to only one subject. A college that provides a student with the advantage of being educated in an environment could be the deciding factor on why the student would choose that school over several others.Countless influences go into a person’s decision to attend college. Family plays a considerable role in a child’s decision to obtain further education. It was her fathers stress on education that made Sheena decide to enroll. Family members that helped him realize his goals were attainable through college influenced Andy. Anticipating a family obligation made Carrie seek a liberal arts education. Katie and Greg have both received scholarships for their excellence in track, and football respectively. They hope to be able to combine the competition of sports, and the learning to provide a better education experience. Sean, Dave, and I were brought here by a common interest, a hobby. Our enjoyment and knowledge of computers, along with the aid of a college education, will one day turn a pastime into an enjoyable and highly profitable career.Despite the many reasons of why students decide t...
