Some actually believe that college “serves to nurture a world of intellectual culture” (“What is college for?” Gutting); however, as a nation, we can find culture everywhere. A person can only learn so much from their surroundings and learn things on their own. Augusto Odone, for example, is a father who truly took care of his son suffering from an incurable disease. After months of research in the library and with the help of other chemists, she found a cure for her son's rare disease called adrenoleukodystrophy. The University of Stirling ended up awarding him an honorary doctorate for finding the cure. (The Economist, Web) This is just one example of someone gaining knowledge using their own resources. If an individual is able to learn something they are passionate about or find a reason to do it, then they are capable of doing anything. You don't need a classroom to gain knowledge or find your own