For-Profits in Context

For-Profit Institutions in Historical Context

Welcome to this learning activity, where we will be examining the historical and contemporary issues surrounding for-profit institutions!

The activity is designed to be completed in a specific order, so there isn't a navigation menu to use. There is a full navigation menu available at the end, though, so you'll be able to revisit parts of the activity if you wish.

As your first task for this activity, read the short biographical information below about 3 people who are considering college. For the next part of this activity, you'll choose one of these students and role-play as them. When you've chosen your character, click on their name to proceed.

Rachel

35 years old
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Single mom to two children, ages 13 and 15
Living at her parents' house
Works multiple part-time jobs
Attended college when she was 18, but dropped out at 20 when she found out she was pregnant
Interested in college because she knows it's a way to make more money - she eventually wants to start her own business

Gary

55 years old
Hometown: White Plains, NY, USA
Married father of three adult children
Has been a software developer since the 1980s
Never attended college
Makes pretty good money (his words), but has not been eligible for a promotion in many years ever since a Bachelor's degree became a requirement
Interested in college because he knows that a degree combined with his level of experience would be a good career move

Phaelyn

18 years old
Hometown: Pattaya City, Thailand
Recently completed her secondary (high school) education, where she chose a university preparation track rather than a career track
Wants to work in the health field, possibly as a nurse
Interested in studying as an international student in the United States and becoming a citizen of the US after she graduates

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