Education Matters Scholarship PDF

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Ms. Courtney Dickens...

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Why Does Education Matter To You? Why does continuing your education matter? Almost every person will have at least one person ask them this question. Whether it is in a family where the child is the first to pursue a higher education or just a group of friends who are discussing plans for the future, this topic will somehow make an appearance. Being approached with this question would instill a long thought process in most people, but my answer comes to mind very easily. Continuing your education allows you to advance your skills and knowledge in a field or fields that you are interested in pursuing as a career. A higher education insures that you have a good future, even though you may not have a solid plan for it. When choosing to continue your education, there are two deciding factors. The first deciding factor is your major. Your major generally determines the overall income that you will make in a lifetime. It is important to choose a major that allows various types of career choices. This insures that you are not confined to one type of career. The second deciding factor is your career choice. The income from that career determines what type of house you live in, what type of car you drive, and what type of clothes you wear. That is my reply to anyone who asks me, “Why does continuing your education matter?”...