Education Is The Best For My Life

Little kids everywhere have imagined what they will become as they grow up; a doctor, a musician, a teacher. As an eighth grader, I’ve been given the opportunity to look in-depth at what careers I should consider. Through surveys I’ve learned about my more prominent skills, which has led me to the discovery of paths I should take as I draw closer to high school. As I continue to see my results and take a deeper look at my possible plan for the future, I hope to learn more about myself, discovering a career choice I haven’t considered before, and end up with a better understanding of who I want to be.

All throughout school, students are ask what we want to be when we grow up. Many of us know or have a pretty good idea, but others have no clue what they want to pursue as a career in life, whether it be furthering their education at a university or attending a technical school. There are other students that plan to start work right out of high school. Either way we all have a plan, and the purpose of this paper is to inform you of mine. I personally struggle in making big decisions like deciding what to do with my life, but then I realized I have been asking myself the wrong questions. Instead of asking what I want to be when I grow up, I asked myself what do I want out of life? what are some of my goals that I wish to achieve? This led

Growing up the main question a child is asked is, “What do you want to be when you grow up? “ , and most kids respond saying a doctor, lawyer, or a cop. In reality not everyone sticks to their first idea, and it’s slim that they actual start working in the chosen career. In my case, I have always wanted to work as a social worker or a therapist, but I realized it wasn’t in my budget. Therefore, I have decided; as well as, grew interest in being a dental assistant for a pediatric office.

When you graduate high school most of us look forward to going to college and starting a new chapter in our lives. There are many choices of fields to choose from when we enter college. Some of us know right from the start what we want to do and some of us don’t. I have had many ideas of what I might want to pick as my career for the rest of my life. It first started out with wanting to be a teacher, and then it changed to a veterinary technician, and finally with lots of thought and research I have decided I want to be a Respiratory Therapist.

In “College in America,” Caroline Bird expresses her opinion on education focused around the year 1975. Bird disagrees with the the idea of high school graduates being forced to attend college since she believes that the chances of being successful without a degree are just as high as someone with a degree. She points out that sometimes college is a waste of time and money. The money a college graduate earns is not much different compared to the money a high school graduate makes due to college expenses, loans and interest rates. Moreover, Bird dislikes how in today 's society, a degree defines a person. Many people idealise that college will help them obtain a successful future. Bird counteracts this education ideal by providing an

Most people ponder what they want to do when they become an adult starting at a young age. Some are passionate and have a particular interest while others may take a different path than what they originally thought. However, no matter what career one considers, there will always be thousands to explore. School is an opportunity for young adults to discover what interests them so that they may find a career that leads to happiness.

After high school there is an endless amount of possibilities. Mom and Dad can’t hold my hand anymore; no one can tell me what is right and what is wrong. I now have the keys to the rest of my life; I’m only missing a map. When I was little I always answered the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” with “a mermaid”. When I was ten, I realized that that dream isn’t realistic. Now, I need to answer that question with a realistic answer. I’ve had an idea of what I want to do since sixth grade. I am leaning toward studying nursing, business, and early childhood education.

In our society, I’m often asked at a very young age what I would like to be when I grow up. So I constantly reply, ''I'm going to be a doctor,'' or maybe a lawyer or a career of high pay. My parents will nod in consent and applaud me on the fine choice of professions. But as I age and mature, I most often realize that I really don’t know what I want to do. This problem of uncertainty is amplified in the years of high school when we, as students, must begin to make decisions on universities or careers that will affect the rest of our lives. The more we look in the mirror upon our choices; the more we examine our own motives, goals, ideals and values in life. We’ll start to realize we’re “not the first person who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behavior”

Every kid knows that when growing up he or she is constantly asked what he or she wants to be when he or she grows up. At a young age it is usually a cowboy, astronaut, princess, or fireman. However, as kids grow up, they will hopefully find out their true calling. Honore de Balzac describes life without a fulfilling vocation as a life that “drains the color from a man’s entire existence.” It seems crazy that the happiness of a human can rely on a single decision made in college. However, if one is lucky enough to find a vocation that he or she truly enjoys, work becomes an incredibly amazing part of everyday life.

children are asked their desired professions. As they grow up, however, they begin to solidify

Many American students agree that there are major issues in the current education system. These flaws are creating stress, confusion, and other feelings that leave some students with no sense of direction. One of these problems are school’s career programs, particularly in elementary, middle, and high schools. Early on, children are being educated about potential job opportunities. To some, this may sound beneficial to students because it seems as if they are being introduced to various occupations and preparing for success. But what if that’s not the case? While guiding a student through their plans for the future can be helpful, this isn’t always as great as it seems. Some schools are requiring that students choose a career path at a young age, before they are even aware of the multitude of professions available to them, which can lead to regret later in life. Others limit a student’s choice by offering few options when it comes to deciding on a job. In some cases, student’s may not even wish to follow a traditional career path, instead working odd jobs or as a stay-at-home parent. Whatever the situation, many children and teenagers feel that the current career programs in schools are unsuccessful. Schools should focus less on careers because the students’ choices are not only introduced too early, but are also limited, and students who don’t want an ordinary job are usually left out of consideration.

Education is a great thing that everyone tries to achieve for themselves and for their children. The reason for this, is that when one has a great educational background, it can lead to the person getting a better job, a better income, and a better chance to provide for their family. Some, however might not get this opportunity or do not realize the importance of a great education until it is too late. The reasons a person might not get a great education are numerous, and it can include they can’t afford the high cost that comes with getting a college education, don’t have the time, or just come from a poor family and feel that, they won’t be accepted into these schools. These types of issues usually affect your average American family,

What ever happened to keeping an open mind? What happened to becoming as knowledgeable as one can be? It seems these days students are urged younger and younger to determine a career path. Students often become overly preoccupied about what they are going to do in life, and they cannot slow down long enough to decide what they want to do and what interests them.

By the time highschool ends, most teenagers don’t really know what they want to do. They’re confused, disoriented, and unsure. They’re not even really certain why they’re applying to college in the first place. Sure, there’s the kids that knew what they wanted to be from age 5 (usually it’s the future doctors) Some are also lucky enough to inherit a family business. But for most 17-18 year old's, life beyond high school is a cloud of uncertainty. They have some things they enjoy, hobbies and activities they do. But suddenly having to choose a possible life-long occupation? Just picking of the bat is too much for most. So they’re told to ‘’discover’’ themselves, find out what they like to do. And where?

Education has had an impact on almost every single person’s life. Historically speaking that impact may be positive or negative. I believe the impact of education can be positive for every student, and it is the job of the teacher to insure this. In my eyes the goal of education is not to teach us facts or data but to give students access and the freedom to explore important issues and skills in a variety of ways, in order to have them apply this knowledge to the real world. Through doing this within the classroom, educations larger goal is create a better world. In order to reflect on how education creates a better world, I will explore the goals of education in Alberta, life long learning, and the impacts of education on society. Education is a unique field in that it is always changing. Education fosters the growth of society by constantly adapting and progressing in order to prepare model citizens to play a role in bettering the world.