During said conference he spoke about Descartes. Many students were intrigued by his words. The answer to his question had previously been clear: the purpose of college was to learn. However, today, with the many advancements and changes in the world of education, the answer is not so simple. As higher education grows, so does the exploration of its atmosphere and purpose. With large numbers of students enrolling in both two- and four-year colleges, the question remains: What is the purpose of going to college? What is the reason why most students go to college? What are they looking for to get him out? While the author has touched on these concepts, they are not the only college experiences available. There and serious different education