Monthly Archives: November 2011

Education is a Good Thing

In my opinion, education is a good thing. Whether one is attending college, attending university, or getting schooled by their experiences in life, getting an education can be a great thing because acquiring knowledge prepares one for the future, as well as facilitates good functioning in the present. College life, in particular, interests and intrigues me. Around the time of the beginning of a course, many students are needing to buy new or used textbooks (many of the used college textbooks that are available for purchase are from students who sell textbooks). Then, when the course begins, many, even countless students, acquire knowledge from their instructors, professors, or whatever venue the educational institution provides. Of course, throughout the course there may be tests, quizzes, etc., so that an assessment may be made on how much and how well the students are learning, and how much they’ve assimilated and internalized the lessons that are provided. And, then, when the class is over with, the students have hopefully acquired some of the good knowledge taught by the instructors and professors teaching their class. This knowledge and the education that comes along with it, is something I feel is good.