English Holiday Assignment 3

Which aspects of your education do you think will be most useful to you in adult life?

The process of education during out teenage years is very important as it prepares us to meet the future challenges that we may face in life. Therefore, we must take our education seriously from the very beginning. There are various aspects of education that we all go through: academic, co-curriculum activities that develop our talents and character through leadership roles in the school. In my opinion, character building is the most important, followed by academic and lastly developing talent.

Firstly, education enables us to develop our character. When we have developed perseverance, we can face problems objectively and overcome failures. It also teaches us how to manage our time properly and to be optimistic about life in general. Without perseverance, we tend to give up when there are problems, therefore we would be unable to accomplish our goals for the future. We also cannot socialize well due to the lack of self-confidence and discipline; hence our career and social life will be affected. An example of this is my uncle who is an introvert, who does not have good social skills. He has little confidence in himself and takes life as it comes, without fighting his goals. Therefore, he is always pessimistic, and gives up easily when he faces challenges.

Secondly, education provides us with academic qualifications to be gainfully employed. Academic qualifications include university degrees and doctorates. With these qualifications, remuneration could be substantial. They will be able to lead a comfortable life. When they have earned a fortune, they will have the time to relax and enjoy the finer things in life, like attending musicals, appreciating the arts and collecting paintings. They will also able to travel around the world. An ex-classmate of mine, whose father is a Chief Executive Officer in a shipping company, spends his leisure playing golf and going to various cities to attend rock concerts.

Thirdly, education helps us to discover our talents through co-curriculum activities. One can discover, develop and pursue his passion to the point that it becomes his job. Such people are fortunate as their interest is their means of making a living. They will then be fulfilled people as they are doing what they enjoy. An artist who loves to paint is able to earn enough for him, and also feel satisfied. The talents that you acquire as we pursue our education can be a form of relaxation and enjoyment. When one feels tensed, he can use his flair to unwind.

All aspects of education are important. The bonds that we have with our teachers and classmates are valuable experiences in our life's journeys. When we grow older, these aspects of education will become contributions to our fulfilling and sustainable livelihood.