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:
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.
With a well-rounded education you become more resourceful. Nobody knows everything about everything, but a well-rounded education equips you with principles that you will be able to apply to any situation. This is important because you will be able to succeed in situations that you have never faced before. For example, suppose asks you what time it is. You might not have your own personal watch handy, but if there is a clock on the wall, you could tell them what time it is. Why is this? You have been educated to tell time in the past, so you know basically how to do it no matter where you are. You don't need to have your own personal watch...you can use the clock on the wall. An extremely simple example, yes, but you get the point...
A great education often means that you and your family can enjoy a better quality of life. People with great educations are often the last to get laid off when the economy turns sour. It's also true that people who lack in education have a harder time finding a new position in this climate as well.
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.
Networking opportunities often go hand-in-hand with a well-rounded education. Have you ever heard of the saying that "birds of a feather flock together"? That's often very true. A good education often means that you will be able to "flock" with more "birds" like you. Who knows what sort of job and other opportunities will come out of these encounters.
A well-rounded education makes you a more fun person to be around. No matter what topic someone happens to bring up at the dinner table, you will be able to intelligently jump in and offer your "2 cents worth". Suppose you meet someone at a party who tells you they are from a small country in the pacific. Suppose you reply that you have read a bit about his country of Fiji, and can offer some details on the climate and economy. Won't that be a great way to make a new friend?
So there you have it, just a few ways in which education is important. Education can come in various forms, and one exciting way we are exploring on our math comic strips web site is the education of math skills to children via comic books. If you would like to learn more, we welcome you to navigate over and visit us...
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.
With a well-rounded education you become more resourceful. Nobody knows everything about everything, but a well-rounded education equips you with principles that you will be able to apply to any situation. This is important because you will be able to succeed in situations that you have never faced before. For example, suppose asks you what time it is. You might not have your own personal watch handy, but if there is a clock on the wall, you could tell them what time it is. Why is this? You have been educated to tell time in the past, so you know basically how to do it no matter where you are. You don't need to have your own personal watch...you can use the clock on the wall. An extremely simple example, yes, but you get the point...
A great education often means that you and your family can enjoy a better quality of life. People with great educations are often the last to get laid off when the economy turns sour. It's also true that people who lack in education have a harder time finding a new position in this climate as well.
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.
Networking opportunities often go hand-in-hand with a well-rounded education. Have you ever heard of the saying that "birds of a feather flock together"? That's often very true. A good education often means that you will be able to "flock" with more "birds" like you. Who knows what sort of job and other opportunities will come out of these encounters.
A well-rounded education makes you a more fun person to be around. No matter what topic someone happens to bring up at the dinner table, you will be able to intelligently jump in and offer your "2 cents worth". Suppose you meet someone at a party who tells you they are from a small country in the pacific. Suppose you reply that you have read a bit about his country of Fiji, and can offer some details on the climate and economy. Won't that be a great way to make a new friend?
So there you have it, just a few ways in which education is important. Education can come in various forms, and one exciting way we are exploring on our math comic strips web site is the education of math skills to children via comic books. If you would like to learn more, we welcome you to navigate over and visit us...
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