According to the dictionary an education is “the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. ” This essay will inform the audience of my opinion on what the value of an education means to me. I will expand on the value of an education not just by what’s attained by “formal education” but also by an “informal education” as well. I will also explain how much we gain just by going through life, which in itself is an education. Based on the definition of education it’s very important that I attain the best possible method of education whether it’s formal or informal.
“During their lives most young people and adults acquire a remarkable range of skills and knowledge” (Ireson, 2008, p. 30). It’s also important that I’m able to continue my education, because it’s by far the greatest investment of time and finances as well the most rewarding privileges I can provide myself to be better prepared for today’s society. I live in a society where it’s very important and often required that one attains an education whether it’s high school or college.
Although a post secondary education is much more acceptable by today’s society. This is why I decided to focus on furthering my education and taking full advantage of the opportunity to earn a degree and develop my professional interest in the field of business. It’s believed by many that a formal education obtained from a high school might just not be enough for the advancement in technology and business in today’s society. This is why it’s important to continue to pursue a post secondary education. “That which education is to the individual, revelation is.
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