If the article were written for people who had already completed college and were well into their careers, it would be a useless essay. The same is true if the essay was written for people who did not plan to attend college. This essay was written specifically for those who are about to enter college or still have opportunities to transfer. The author wants the public to make the best decisions about what type of institution is best for receiving and retaining knowledge. He also wants future prospects to see that more happens in college than just learning and that the overall experience as a whole is what turns a person into an intellectual person. This is evident in his comment when he communicates that while some “working adults pursuing clearly defined professional programs” (Neem 93) can learn wonderfully in an online environment, overall “we must deepen our commitment to those institutions that cultivate love for learning in their students” (Neem 94). He wants an audience that sees the importance of furthering their education in the right environment like he does. This audience, along with intellectual charm, complement each other in this topic and lead to overall good
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