Analysis Of Thinking Critically, Challenging Cultural Myths By Gary Colombo

In “Thinking Critically, Challenging Cultural Myths” by Gary Colombo, he discusses cultural myths, in particular how it applies to the new college student. Colombo defines cultural myths as,” Ways of looking at the world... these myths help us understand our place in the world.” Cultural myths influence our way of life and helps us understand the past and the future. It makes us look beyond our basic views and gives us a border view on the world.

Colombo explains that college for the new incoming student, and even for the most experienced student, can be isolating, puzzling, and problematic. . The transition from high school to college can be rough and excruciating process for a student. College professors expects student to learn in a different