Education for What??

@arunima25 (85305)
Bangalore, India
June 28, 2018 1:07am CST
What is the first answer that comes to you mind...job, better life style, good ehtics, knowledge, make society better.......the list is endless? Please share what according to you is the purpose of education??
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Jun 18
Hi Arunima. Education for me is to be able share a part of you to someone who might be able to learn and share it to others as well. It is a lifetime journey. We live and we learn.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jun 18
Beautiful!! Totally agree with you
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Jun 18
@arunima25 Thank you, my friend. Education is more than going to school and learn different subjects. It is more of the experience and the interaction.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 Yes, experience is the real education. Interactions with different people enhances our outlook.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 Jul 18
Knowledge is power. To better yourself, to help others, and to have purpose in life :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
5 Jul 18
@arunima25 So true. THose who brag really don't have that amount of power I think
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jul 18
It definitely is the best power at hand and though you are powerful, you stay humble... that's the beauty
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
6 Jul 18
@FayeHazel They get drunk on power and that is hazardous.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
16 Jul 18
I think primary aim of education is to earn our livelihood. If you are educated there are many opportunities for you to get a job but if you have not completed your education, opportunities become very limited.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Jul 18
@arunima25 Exceptions are always there. People like Bill Gates are exceptions in Millions. If we talk about common man, he should complete his studies, if he does not have any other source of earnings.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
16 Jul 18
That's a good view. But many like Bill Gates could not complete formal education but earn well and have provided livelihood to many.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
17 Jul 18
@dpk262006 That is a valid point!! But there are common men also who are an exception to this and I know a few of them.
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@May2k8 (18079)
• Indonesia
4 Jul 18
to add science and never end.
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@May2k8 (18079)
• Indonesia
4 Jul 18
@arunima25 I love for science
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jul 18
Is it your love for science or your dislike for it??
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jul 18
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
9 Jul 18
education. it was the only inheritance he had from our parents. and being educated is already our future life.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
11 Jul 18
@arunima25 i guess we, teachers, do give education to our students because that will be their future.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
11 Jul 18
@ridingbet I being a parent and an educator resonate with your thoughts
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
9 Jul 18
It is a wonderful heritage you have got and you are passing through generations
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
Education does not end after school. Life is a continuous process of learning.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jun 18
Life is a school or a beautiful lesson.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
28 Jun 18
From my life's experience education changes everything in life. The people who remained uneducated who used to play along with us during our childhood are leading their lives in a pathetic way. On the other hand those got educated, they are leading a good life and are acting as good and responsible citizens. One of our friend having graduated Chemical engineering from India is holding a Key Post in Coca Cola, in US, he recently bought recent model of BMW. Other friends staying in India are very well placed and having name fame and money. Their wards are doing good, they are regarded as responsible and respected citizens. Education makes one wise and smart. Which brings about all the changes for good in one's life. Though people pass the exams in the name of education, for me education should be education in true sense and not merely getting a degree. Education in any field, may that be in Science, Commerce or Arts that must be pursued seriously to have the meaning and purpose in our lives. In conclusion, education is everything and it can bring every type of positive changes in one's life! Thanks!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
28 Jun 18
@arunima25 , Thanks a lot for getting my point! Have a great day!
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jun 18
Thanks for your elaborate response. It really brings all positive changes as it brings a positive change in our perception.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jun 18
@AKRao24 You too have a great day!!
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• Shandong, China
28 Jun 18
Beyond others.
• Shandong, China
28 Jun 18
@arunima25 For example, how do you become the greatest person rather than the average person? Of course, learning is not only book knowledge, but also practical knowledge.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jun 18
Can you elaborate a little??
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun 18
@chinesewiseman Totally agree with you!! Your perception refines with education and you evolve towards greatness.
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
29 Jun 18
A better job enables to stand our self. But to get job proper education , knowledge , discipline is essentially needed.
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
30 Jun 18
@arunima25 Yes Arunima. Basic foundation is good for anything to stand and act.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun 18
So you advocate that good jobs are fetched after good education. Thanks for sharing
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jun 18
@shshiju Yes one needs strong basic foundation to stand strong and steady
@DianneN (246819)
• United States
1 Jul 18
Education to me is security and interaction with others. It never ends and is a lifelong journey. Without it, we'd be living like animals.
@DianneN (246819)
• United States
2 Jul 18
@arunima25 Exactly!
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jul 18
I totally agree!! We get security in outside world as well as within ourselves. The journey of learning continues.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jul 18
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul 18
Hopefully education would make a person into a more useful member of society.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
6 Jul 18
Actually that is an important purpose of education.
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
14 Jul 18
Education is endless during our lifetime, it bring us power, knowledge, open our mind and if we use it well it can help us to have a good and comfortable life.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
16 Jul 18
Very well said. I agree with each and every word.
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@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
9 Jul 18
When you have knowledge, anything is possible
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@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
16 Jul 18
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
10 Jul 18
Yes Knowledge empowers you to take decisions of your life in a best possible way.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
28 Jun 18
Education is knowledge..and lots of wisdom.. it is necessary for all to educate.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jun 18
True!! Education is a right for everyone.
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@popciclecold (35103)
• United States
2 Jul 18
To become what is your desire.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jul 18
Education to become something you desire to be.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
30 Jun 18
In my country you don't have many options without an education. There are very few jobs to choose from if you don't have an education. If you do find a job it is usually a low paying job. If you want an interesting job with a decent salary you need an education. An education will give you a better future, but that isn't the only good thing. It is a way to learn new things and increase your knowledge, and it gives you a different perspective.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jun 18
I totally agree with you. Even in our country India, the main aim behind education is fetching a good job with decent salary. Education and acquired knowledge definitely refines your perspective.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
29 Jun 18
Education in the system of the world are tools to make our life comfortable .. however we also must give priority to educate ourselves about our environment, about the land and how things are affecting one another because without it we won't be here .. And of course, in this life, we're all teachers and students to one another .. we all learn as we go...
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
6 Jul 18
@arunima25 yes! ..
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun 18
Very well said!! We are teachers and students to each other. We have to take environment in consideration. It is so important
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
2 Jul 18
Education for everything. You need education for a better job, this brings a better life style, more knowledge and may be, good manners.
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
2 Jul 18
@arunima25 I have noticed this in some people, but here most of the time educated people are not impolite or arrogant. I think that this comes more from their parents than from the school.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jul 18
Good points!! Education for everything that you mentioned. But as little from my day to day observations in life..I have found many people who did not get a formal education having a very refined manners while those having multiple degrees being rude and impolite out of their arrogance. Something to ponder about.!!
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jul 18
@LadyDuck I would agree with you on the above point
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@just4him (306217)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Jun 18
The purpose of education is to learn something you don't know. I'm always learning.
@just4him (306217)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Jun 18
@arunima25 Yes, it does.
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun 18
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun 18
Life is a lesson. Each day teaches you something new.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
28 Jun 18
To gain the knowledge you need to make good choices in life, get a good job and exceed as far as you can go. Education never ends, you learn until the end of your time, you have to embrace it and learn as much as you can.
@cintol (11261)
• United States
29 Jun 18
@arunima25 I just turned 60 and I am still learning
@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun 18
@cintol Good going!! Wish you many more years of learning
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun 18
I liked your thought that education never ends.
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