According to W. E. B. Du Bois, "The true college will ever have one goal—not to earn meat, but to know the end and aim of that life which meat nourishes." By this Du Bois meant that the purpose of higher education is to expand our understanding of the world around us, rather than just to increase our chances of benefiting materially.

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Read the scenario. alfonso is 19 years old and has a high school diploma. recently, he was promoted to assistant manager at the fast-food restaurant where he has worked since the age of sixteen. his dream is to become the restaurant’s manager. what is his best option for achieving his dream? he should find another job and work his way up to a higher position. he should hope that his manager transfers to another location and that he is his replacement. he should attend classes at the local college to receive training in management. he should work hard, work longer hours, and remain assistant manager.