"College is a waste of time"

Thesis:"I left college two months ago because it rewards conformity rather than independence, competition rather than collaboration, regurgitation rather than learning, and theory rather than application."

Evidence:"The College board Policy Center found that the cost of public university tuition is about 3.6 times higher than it was 30 years ago, adjusted for inflation." "In the book Academically Adrift, sociology professors Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa says that 36% of college graduates showed no improvement in critical thinking, complex reasoning, or writing after four years of college."

Refutation:Fortunately, there are productive alternatives to college."

Conclusion:"We who take our education outside and beyond the classroom understand how actions build a better world."

The Author appeals to the audience by Logos. Using facts and percentages as evidence for his argument. Also ethos by using quotes from authors and alumni.