Paragraph #3- This paragraph has the thesis statement of the article. The writer says that college is a waste of time as it fails to empower us with the skills necessary to become productive members of today's economy. Paragraph #4 and #6- These paragraphs give all the explanation and examples. The writer says that college is expensive. According to the College board policy center, the tuition is about 3.6 times higher than it was 30 years ago. The writer also writes about the student loan debt. Paragraph #8 and 9- These paragraphs consist of the refutation to opposing statements. He says that a major function of college is to signal to potential employers. He also says that some people want a formal education. This is how he opposes his point of view. Paragraph #10- This is the conclusion of the article. He concludes by saying that, the people who take education outside and beyond the classroom understand how actions build a better world.