IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION

The author is Head Teacher

RUEL R. PUNO

In this world of odds and ends, we need to have good education. Better education is very necessary for all to face life’s challenges. It enables us to build confidence and develop our personality as a person. A famous novelist Victor Hugo stated, “He who opens a school door, closes a prison”. The importance of education can never be stressed enough, no matter the person or situation. Education is an essential to everyone and provides not only knowledge but also enlightenment, wisdom, and character. Here are a few reasons why education is so inherently important according to “Ecojournalism.org”

* Education provides self-dependence.

Having a well-rounded education makes it much more accessible to rely on yourself and not seek support from others. Those who have a degree or that have followed the ladder of education are much more self-reliant, given job security, and a vast understanding of the world. In turn, education also provides happiness, because you are self-confident and fulfilled.

* Having an education offers career progression.

Having an education gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a professional and work environment. Most people have a certain expertise in their job field and having this characteristic gives us great potential to reach career goals.

* Having an education builds character and exposes you to the world.

Having a proper education instills the necessary characteristics of a civilized person. Generally, when someone is educated, they have not only a sense of self, but also a strong character. Through the application of studying various subjects, insight is projected to the student, making them not only usurp the knowledge, but also the morals and character along with it. Those who have a proper education are more likely to be mature, levelheaded, logical, and cultured.

* Educated people helps the progression of society

Having an education is good for everyone! Put into perspective, the more educated and intelligent the people, the more progressive the society. Without leading members of society who are well rounded, well educated, and have set their goals, wishes, or future achievements, there would hardly be any progression in the world.

Proper education identifies our career goals and teaches us to live in more civilized manner. We cannot imagine our life without education as without it we cannot develop a healthy surrounding and generate an advance community. Everything in life is based on the knowledge and skill of the people which ultimately comes from education.

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I at San Nicolas Integrated School