How imperative is it to pursue a traditional college experience? Although it may seem that Charles Murray and Liz Addison agree that the traditional college experience is not necessary for everyone, Addison makes a more compelling argument that higher education is necessary under one form or another. This is seen through Addison's arguments that college is essential to growing up, that education is proportional to the life one leads, and that community college reinvents the traditional college experience. Not only does Addison have her own opinions about college, but so does Murray. Murray believes that students should receive a liberal education, but that they should not have to wait for college to do so (Murray 225). Murray states that a person should not be forced to obtain a college-level liberal education, simply because they are capable of it (Murray 228). Of higher education, Murray says: “A large proportion of people who are theoretically capable of absorbing a liberal education have no interest in doing so. » (Murray 228). Even if someone meets the criteria to pursue a college education, that doesn't necessarily mean they should if they're not interested. It makes more sense to teach students thoroughly before entering college, instead of leaving out information and forcing them to attend school (Murray 225). However, Addison disagrees with this ideology and believes that a college education is essential for growing up. Addison believes that one enters the college experience as a freshman (Addison 213). This theory contradicts Murray's idea that not everyone would benefit from a college-level liberal education. Addison also believes that ...... middle of paper ...... accessible to all students. In his article, Murray states: “Employers do not value what the student has learned, but simply that the student has a degree. » (Murray 233) Likewise, employers often do not value the origin of the diploma, but simply the fact that it was obtained. Thus, community college is the go-to choice not only for “breaking the norm” of a bachelor’s degree, but also for contributing to financial stability in doing so. Addison's counterargument strongly disagrees with Murray's overall argument that college is not necessary.TOPIC SENTENCE. Liz Addison and Charles Murray agree that traditional college is not necessary, but Addison provides a strong argument that getting a community college education is the wisest decision. Addison shows how a community college has the power to create a person, gain a new experience, and change the college experience. FENCE.