Importance of Education in the Present Age
“Knowledge is Power” thus goes the saying, which proves to be true in the modern age of computer technology, space-travel and nuclear technology age! According to US President,” In an economy where knowledge is the most valuable commodity a person and a country have to offer, the best job will go to the best educated- whether they live in the United States or India or China”. It is an authentic answer to the much debated topic on why is the education so important.
Education is an international passport. A well-educated individual get good job opportunity in any part of the world, depending upon his educational background, knowledge of the corporate world, passing of certification test, latest knowledge of computer training and professional skills and abilities. He also must possess a dynamic personality in order to be presentable; this quality comes through education.
Is a College Education Important?
While some individuals are searching for the perfect college or university to attend, others may be questioning the importance of a college education and if they should even go to school. Whether or not a college education is important or even necessary depends on your career and salary goals.
Unless you are the heir to a fortune, earning an income is a necessary part of life. How do you plan to make the money to house, feed, clothe yourself and pay your bills?
Importance of Education
There are many definitions of education but in a simple way, education is an act or process of passing on or gaining general knowledge, building the ability to reason and judge, and generally training oneself or others mentally for matured life.
Many underdeveloped countries today do not pay attention to the importance of education in the society and this has made most countries not to be developed. I ask myself what advantage it will be if most of these underdeveloped countries have people in the government who are well educated and if they could give proper attention to the education sector of the country in order for the youth to develop and be able to reposition the country as they are been called leaders of tomorrow.