> The primary goal for attending college, as stated by both students and parents, is for preparation for entrance into the workforce and adult life.

Let's observe revealed preferences, not stated ones.

> One can go to the engineering or computer science building in almost any U.S. or Canadian university and observe a student population that doesn't party on a regular basis.

This is a small fraction of the total college population.

Most people in college are only there because it's the default next step after high school. In fact, a lot of people in graduate school are only there because it's the default next step after a bachelor's degree.

> Most people in college are only there because it's the default next step after high school. In fact, a lot of people in graduate school are only there because it's the default next step after a bachelor's degree.

Exactly! Not because of parties!