02339cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450034001502640051001843000047002353360026002823370026003083380036003345000031003705080066004015201434004675340045019016530032019468560042019789990017020202361UtSlPG20260610133057.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aLC1 aPalmer, Alice Freeman,d1855-190210aWhy Go to College? An Address 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-10-01  aProduced by Stephanie L. Johnson.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"Why Go to College? An Address by Alice Freeman Palmer" is an eloquent and insightful address delivered by Alice Freeman Palmer, who was formerly the President of Wellesley College. This work is a philosophical treatise that examines the significance of higher education for women, crafted during the late 19th to early 20th century. The text argues the necessity of college education for young women, emphasizing not only the practical advantages but also the personal growth, social connections, and enduring interests that one can cultivate through collegiate experiences.  In her address, Palmer articulates the transformative power of education, portraying college as a vital space for personal development, happiness, and health. She discusses how college equips women with the skills and knowledge essential for their future roles in society, emphasizing the importance of cultivating specialized interests that can render them valuable members of their communities. Through varied anecdotes, Palmer illustrates how college fosters friendships, shapes ideals, and exposes young women to diverse experiences and thoughts, ultimately urging her audience to embrace education as a means to empower themselves and fulfill their potential. The address serves both as a passionate advocacy for women's education and a guide to the enriching opportunities that college life presents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen -- Education (Higher)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2361  c44442d44442