College Tuition

I will never know the actual amount that it costs to go to college, but I do know it costs over thousands to up to millions of dollars. “Nevertheless, college tuition remains a source of fierce debate among parents, students, college administrators and government officials. In 2009–10, the average four year-public college charged in-state students $15,213 in tuition plus room and board; the average private institution charged $35,636. Does college in the U.S. cost too much?” Athletes are really bad about trying to go to school just to be eligible to play sports and skip class. For example, Ben Simmons who was the number one pick in the 2016 draft was at one-point ineligible to apply for the draft. He barely went to class and would only get

The Author DeCourcy (2011) uses a statement in article that quotes “It should be no surprise such an environment leads some fans and entrepreneurs over the edge, to engaging in behaviors that run counter to NCAA regulations, or that the size of the canvas allows more shadows in which they can hide. “(pg.48) I really liked that article, because it talked about a NBA player who attended the University of Ohio State and all of the obstacles that he had to fight his way through just to reach his goal. The player’s name was Jared Sullinger, he had so many up’s and down’s while in college, but he stuck with goal and eventually achieved his goals and dreams. Ogden (2002) uses a statement in an article that states “Lack of a directional philosophy of education is a crucial element in the condition we must face as we teach and counsel the student-athlete. The unfortunate fact is that student-athletes becomes victims in this lack of direction, which throws kerosene on the fires of duplicitous values.” (pg. 481) “Defenders of college tuition costs say that a first-rate education is expensive; colleges have tried for many years to reduce spending, but higher education is inherently