I have known many that have gotten their degrees in Engineering, Childhood Education, etc. Some successfully gotten their jobs in their field of studies while others have not and worked in food courts at the mall. Based on this, it has really changed my point of view on what it takes to be successful in our society. Education is strongly based on personal perseverance, knowing of self worth, and networking right. It is not necessarily by the number of degrees one receives.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Perspective on Education
Education in our society is heavily emphasized in the 21st century. The way I have been raised, I have been taught to study hard and give it the best I got. Many have asked me what I would like to major once I graduated from high school, assuming that I would continue with my education without even asking me whether or not I would like to pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond. For a little while I came to believe and it has embedded in my mind as well that getting a Bachelor's degree and beyond is critical to get the job we wish.
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You are right we have been sold on an American way that is not gauranteed. We are tod that if you go to school and get a good education,that you will get a good job and live a good successful life. I have worked with people that had degrees in psycology but they were no better off then those that they were working with. You mentioned what sucess is to you but sucess is finding out who you are and waht your assignment is persueing, beginning and completing it.
ReplyDeleteOne of the points you made was that getting a Bachelors degree is critical in getting the job we want. I'd like to go back to a point Dr. Wright made in class that getting an education should be about learning and not about getting a job. This is where I think we have "American-ized" education. In our country, we take education for granted. As we see in third world countries, children are starving for education so that they can learn about the wide world around them, help family members recover from disease and maybe make a change in their communities. I'm not saying that Americans don't want the same thing (as individuals); however, our society seems to be leaning elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteWhile it is a huge hassle and financial burden, it's very worth it in the long run. My father told my brother and I when we were younger that we HAD to get at least a 4-year degree. He actually is talking to me right now about going for my PhD. He does this because he only was able to afford a 2 year degree and has suffered in the job market ever since. It's necessary in today's world. Only about 1% of people in the entire world have a degree. If you think about it, we're on our way to becoming the luckiest 1% in the world.
ReplyDeleteI agree that your degree isnt the only thing that measures your self worth. I also think its good that you know many people from various walks of life who offer their experiences as a means of advice in what you want to do and how you want to go about it. If alot of people only knew that those who are as successful as they are now do not have a degree, Im sure alot of people wouldnt waste time and money they have to pay back.
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