American Education In Thomas Friedman's The World Is Flat

Free College in the Flat World What if I told you there is a way to cut your school debt in half? If someone told you two years of college were free would you have more interest in attending? By making the first two years of college or community college free, this could become a reality. In Thomas Friedman’s book, “The World is Flat”, he explains modern globalization and how important education is. In modern culture, college is something that has shifted into something necessary to compete globally. Students in the Yakima Valley would experience firsthand the difference it makes financially, as well as see the ignition of motivation. All students would greatly benefit from two free years of college. Some may think that we are doing

Students that receive motivation will have the means financially and globally, which will encourage them, also knowing they are being supported by the government to complete/obtain higher education. If a student is interested in attending college and will work hard while doing so, why should we not pay for their school? Author Thomas Friedman writes, “"Nobody works harder at learning than a curious kid” (314). Thomas is saying that if we give students equal opportunities they will thrive in the globalized world. More of our graduates will be prepared for the work force and be able to compete. According to the research findings by Georgetown University, in 2020, 65% of jobs will require some type of degree or education beyond high school. Thomas Friedman again writes, “What you know today will be out-of-date sooner than you think” (309). We must give this type of information to students to motivate them. The need for education beyond high school is not just something intelligent people can do but instead, by making this dream a reality, something all can do. The combination of all the opportunities that will be placed in front of students will be enough to help inspire them and set them forward in the flat