better chances?

@Aniakim (351)
Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
September 14, 2008 9:38am CST
do you think that people who have higher education have better chances of becoming successful in life than those who are under graduates? or it is how you persevere and create that path to achieve your dreams that matter most?
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4 responses
• Alexandria, Virginia
14 Sep 08
Higher education does give people a greater chance of success; however, there are other factors. some are ambition and honesty You read about doctors and lawyers who get greedy and get arrested for fraud. One of my friends has a hs diploma and has a very successful mobile cat and dog grooming business.
@Aniakim (351)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Sep 08
it's good to hear inspiring stories like that. i also believe that no matter how far you went with your education if your not driven and ambitious, you still won't go very far. thanks for responding. =)
• Philippines
14 Sep 08
Hi there Aniakim! Having a higher education is very beneficial. It may not really be the be-all and end-all. But, it definitely can help people to have better chances of becoming successful in life. Of course, there are always other factors to consider. Perseverance, persistence, patience, and hardwork are also very important. Realizing our dreams may prove to be hard but if we are determined to reach our goals, nothing is really impossible.
• Italy
14 Sep 08
I think they do.. but it's not automatic. You are not going to become the President just because you had the possibility of studing and graduating... As you are not going to be a homeless just because you didn't ! I think anyone can do anything, but graduated people has a little advantage.
@klaudine (3650)
• Indonesia
14 Sep 08
I think education and life only has a little relation. It seems like when you are educated, society would see you in a better way but it is not guarantee that you would be able to be successful in life. Being successful should be seen from how people see the meaning of success itself. Personally, for me, I believe that education is really important. It is not only the way you can get more knowledge, and degree, but also make your social status upgraded a little. With the higher social status, you would be able to upgrade your social life. And by upgrading your social life you would have a better opportunity in life.