The article “College Pressures” is an examination of how there is both self-imposed and external pressure on college students. The article also examines how these forms of pressure have affected students and how they cope with the situation. In “College Pressures” William Zinsser uses Exemplification, Division-Classification, and Descriptive Imagery to describe the psychological and emotional pressures that college can present; and examines how these pressures have narrowed the perception of what success represents for an individual's life. The beginning of “College Pressures” begins with a student, Carlos, detailing his anxiety about his studies. In it he talks about not being able to handle his classwork and how the stress from all his responsibilities has taken a lot out of him physically. While some may interpret Carlos' situation as unusual, for college students, similar situations occur more often. often than they might like. Zinsser says, “I see four types of pressure on college students today: economic pressure, parental pressure, peer pressure, and self-induced pressure.” (259). In this statement, Zinsser uses division classification to break down the different types of pressure students may encounter. The stress that students experience comes in various forms, affecting different aspects of their lives. Roberts 2There are a number of people who could be blamed for the problems of today's students, from universities for their ever-increasing tuition, to parents who demand too much of their children or even the students themselves. Describing the college student mindset, Zinsser says, “They want a map, right now, that they can firmly follow to career security, financial security, social security, and, supposedly, breaking the cycles they're trapped in for create your own path. Zinsser's fear is that the world has bred a generation fearful of making mistakes and obsessed with achieving goals at an early age. Zinsser says, “College should be open — it should ultimately open up many, many avenues. Instead, students choose their goal in advance, and their choices narrow as they proceed." (262). Roberts 6This statement goes to Zinsser's belief that college is a time when students can try new things and learn things about themselves that might give them insight into what they want for their future Students who pre-select their goals end up living satisfying, but unfulfilled lives. It is this fear that drove William Zinsser to write this article in the hope that readers will learn that true success sometimes comes from taking risks and giving up control..