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School And Education? Who Needs Them?
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Written by: Matthew Smith
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Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 |
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Education and School...who needs them? More people than you may realize. We focus on this particular problem quite a bit on our math comic strips web site. In this article we would like to highlight a few points:
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Many might not know this, but a good education equips us with power. Graduating from the various steps in the school ladder (i.e.: elementary school, middle school, high school, college and university, etc. gives you power and flexibility over your future life. It's true that some jobs provide "on the job" training, but these positions are becoming fewer and fewer as we embrace a world of globalization. Keep in mind that many employers won't even consider you if you don't have the minimum educational requirements.
A good education makes you a more resourceful human being. Nobody is so smart that they know everything about everything, but a good education gives you a foundation of solid principles that you will be able to apply to any situation you might encounter. Let's illustrate with an example. Suppose someone asks you what time it is? Suppose you have forgotten your own personal watch? If you have knowledge on how to tell time, you will be able to utilize this capability with any watch or clock that happens to be around you at the time. Yes, this is a very basic and trivial example, but it illustrated the point quite well.
A greater quality of life often comes hand-in-hand with a well-rounded education. When the economy starts to turn down, people get laid off, and it's often those who lack education who get laid off first. It's hard to keep up your quality of life when you have no job. Even worse, people who lack in education often have a harder time finding a new job.
When you have a good education you often have greater understanding. Let's illustrate with an example. Suppose you are going to the Middle East...Egypt to be more specific. Now you may have never been to Egypt before, but by studying up on the pyramids, the Nile, and Cairo, you will have a much deeper understanding of the history, culture and people of this country before you even arrive.
"Birds of a feather flock together", or so the saying goes. Have you ever heard the term "networking", in a social setting that is? It basically means meeting people to serve a common goal. Networking often goes hand-in-hand with a good education, as it means you will be able to "flock" with other "birds" who share your goals and ideals. Who knows what jobs might come out of these encounters?
When you are educated you tend to be more fun to be around. Suppose someone brings up a topic at the dinner table that is rather obscure. With a well-rounded education you will be able to jump right in and offer your opinion. If you didn't have this knowledge you would be "like duh". Wouldn't it be great to be able to make new friends and acquaintances in this way?
In conclusion, these are just a few reasons why we think education is important. On our math comic strips web site we focus primarily on teaching math skills to children via comic books. If you are interested in learning more about this fascinating subject, please visit us on our web site.
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