What arguments is the author making about class? What does the author mean by the different pathways - Party, Mobility, and Professional? What is meant by the terms Achiever, Striver, and Socialite? Explain how people of different classes have different experiences in college. Make use of previous readings to explain your points.
The author is arguing that the structure of academic and social life on campus shape a student's experiences during college, and class trajectories leaving college. It is proven that college graduates have a higher incomes, employement rates, and chances of getting married than those who haven't graduated. College admission, performance, and graduation are factors of parental resources. These resources consist of money and social connections. Both of which immensely impact what college a student can be accepted to. Furthermore, college students take on different pathways or choices in their education. The three pathways are party, mobility, and professional. The party pathway is an agreement between the university and student to demand little from each others. This pathway consists of affluent students who are not completely dedicated to their studies. The mobility pathway consists of students who get a higher education to improve their social class. The professional pathway are students who have the privilege to be academically competitive by hiring tutors and getting SAT prep. Overall, where you end up in life is extremely dependent on where you came from. If you come from a working class household you are more likely to seek a high education to better your social class. On the other hand, someone who is more wealthy has a better chance of graduating college and finding a job because of their parent's support.
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