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Why do college freshmen believe college is important?

  • To earn a higher salary (correct)
  • To meet new people
  • To gain work experience
  • To develop their intellectual abilities

    • What does the author believe college should primarily be about?

  • Work and career development
  • Leisure and personal growth (correct)
  • Building a strong network
  • Financial success

    • Why does the author consider it a shame when students approach college as solely a job?

  • It prevents students from making friends
  • It leads to financial struggles
  • It creates a competitive environment
  • It limits personal and intellectual development (correct)

    • What did Josef Pieper argue about leisure?

    <p>Leisure is a greater thing than work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aristotle believe about leisure?

    <p>Leisure is the highest human activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is leisure important for workers?

    <p>To remain human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the professor in the text do on Friday afternoons?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the author's view on the value of a college education?

    <p>A college education offers more than just preparing for a career.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of students will meet people who are eager to learn?

    <p>Students who show an interest in questions beyond work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'The End of Burnout'?

    <p>Jonathan Malesic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Importance of College

    • Many college freshmen believe college is important because it prepares them for a job or career.

    Author's View on College Education

    • The author believes college should primarily be about cultivating intellectual curiosity and fostering a love of learning.

    Critique of Vocational Approach

    • The author considers it a shame when students approach college as solely a job, as it reduces education to mere vocational training.

    Leisure and Learning

    • Josef Pieper argued that leisure is essential for intellectual pursuits, as it allows individuals to engage in contemplation and reflection.
    • Aristotle believed that leisure is necessary for intellectual and moral growth, as it allows individuals to engage in activities that bring them joy and fulfillment.

    Value of Leisure

    • Leisure is important for workers, as it allows them to recharge and regain their creative energy.

    Author's Friday Afternoons

    • The professor would often take Friday afternoons off to engage in leisure activities, such as reading or taking a walk, to recharge and refocus.

    Value of a College Education

    • The author believes that a college education is valuable for cultivating intellectual curiosity, fostering a love of learning, and preparing students for a life of meaning and purpose.

    Engaging with Fellow Students

    • Students who are eager to learn will meet like-minded individuals who share their passion for knowledge and intellectual pursuits.

    'The End of Burnout'

    • The author of 'The End of Burnout' is not specified in the text.

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