Solutions to education (Ep 5)

It is quite difficult to understand the purpose of universities. The purpose of a school is to educate students so that they could function better in the society. They are not profit-making organizations. The current purpose of universities is becoming warped. Universities with more financial space should grant more aid to children who are willing to learn but come from a poor background. I believe the current situation is self-contradicting. The universities with more financial space, ability to accommodate more students, and the power to educate them impacts the society more than colleges with a smaller budget. Universities should be places where students can learn comfortably. It shouldn't be a place where it is a trade-off between housing expenses and social justice. It should be a place where both traits are fulfilled.

While places like Bowdoin exist, there also are places like Vassar. Universities should know their places and their capabilities. Sure, they might want to teach as much students as they can, but they should teach as much "as they can". Universities like Vassar should be able to cover their expenses, and need a "cushion" in case they spend over their budget and create a deficit. Students wouldn't want to a university where something is lacking. Of course, they might want to go because that university's education is superior, but wouldn't the university attract more students if it all qualities were achieved, not left out? To give the students' the "best environment" to learn, colleges should run their schools to their capabilities. If they can't keep up with the large number of students, then make the school smaller. For the schools with a larger budget, make the school larger. The current problem isn't being fixed because of the schools' reputation or their image. If they really value change over their image, then change can happen.