Knecht graduated with a degree in speech communications in 1982 from the University of Virginia and recalls public speaking as “basic, fundamental training” and that “[her] classes helped [her] recognize the importance of listening, effective negotiating, and [entering] new situations,” something her job requires of her frequently. Ultimately, the classes she took in college are what helped her in her position today. Using Ms. Knecht as an example, Hoover pinpoints a key benefit of college: communication skills. Because college students must communicate with other college students and their instructors, they naturally emerge from college with more effective speaking and listening skills, benefiting them in the workforce and outside