Excellent Sheep
What can college offer students beyond grades and test scores, according to Excellent Sheep?
A chance to find meaning, think deeply, and discover who they are.
What role did college play in Simu Liu's journey toward his dream career?
It gave him skills, perspective, and the courage to pursue his acting career.
How can college protect students from the dangers of mindless conformity as shown in 1984?
By encouraging critical thinking, open discussion, and personal truth.
Provides students with several opportunities that will prepare and help them in the future.
How does Excellent Sheep argue college can be trans-formative?
When students no longer experience outside pressure, college becomes a space for freedom and fulfillment.
How did Liu's college experience help him shape his own identity?
It allowed him to reflect on his culture, family expectations, and what made him feel fulfilled.
How does college empower students to question authority and seek the truth?
In the YouTube video featuring college students, many of them say college is valuable for this reason.
What did Deresiewicz ultimately hope college can do for students?
Help them live fulfilled and have a sense of purpose to help them grow into thoughtful people.
What positive message does Liu's story send about taking risks after college?
College can give you the basis to chase big dreams and be successful on your own terms.
In contrast to 1984, what can college give that oppressive systems cannot?
Intellectual freedom, self-awareness, and the courage to stand up for one's beliefs.
In the TikTok Video, how is college said to be a tool even after it is over?
It gives people a community and network which can be helpful for the future.