This essay mainly discusses the purpose of education. The college education at its best should move the student from competence to commitment.I. The main idea of Part 1 (PP1-2): Where should todays university students put their faith in this uncertain age?1. competence n. = being able to do sth well, ability 能力 / have competence for /as /in sth | have competence in doing sth | competence to do sth ability,capacity,capability,genius,talent,competence,faculty,gift,aptitude 这些名词均可表示