EDUCATION: IT’S ADVANTAGE

ABIGAIL A. MANALANSAN

Education makes us humble. It creates awareness and expands our vision. We become more aware about our self, about the society, about everything that surrounds and affect our life.

It helps us develop a disciplined life. And discipline is essential for everything that a person wants to achieve.

An educated person commands respect from the society. Education enables us to earn our livelihood. It empowers us to get a good job. We need money to make our living. With the advancement of science and technology, our needs have increased. Aside from the basic needs of life such as food, shelter and clothing, we also need other comforts such as mobile phones, laptops, air-conditioners, car etc. a fulfilling career ensures a satisfied life.

It is a known fact that an educated person gets better earning opportunities. After completing education, we can consider starting your own business. We can also become a consultant in the area of our expertise.

The study of computer science, software, and information technology will empower us to make a choice in the field of fast growing IT and internet i ndust r y.

We can help illiterate adults to learn the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic.

Education is of utmost importance for eradicating the unemployment problem of our country. It is also essential to improve the trade and commerce, and to bring prosperity to our country. However, apart from an improved system of general education, there is a great need for the growth of vocational education. — oOo—

The author is SST-I at San Pablo 2nd National High School