What Does Education Mean To Me?

I really like that you said that you want to be in school right now.  That is how I feel.  I high school you had to be there. Or you would get in to trouble. You are on the right road to do any thing you put your mind to.

That is awesome that you are going back to school. I know that it would be really hard to go back when you have family, pets, and a house to take care of. I agree with you, that it feels great to know that you are in school and making a turnaround in your life. Go you for showing the people that believed that you would turn out like your parents because they were separated wrong. I believe that the way things were in the past have sculpted us in to the person we are today; some better than others, some who have learned from it and some who have not. It seems to me that you have become a strong woman from what you have experienced in the past.

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I think most parents want their children to have a successful life which is really good. They want their children to experice things that they haven't experienced. I bet it was really hard growing up in that situation. High school is fun. Most high school students say they won't miss school. But you know they are going to. you know? College degree is important nowadays to further your future. I like your writing alot . =]

Your post reminds me of earlier grades of school. Education in reality are stages of life (for me), each grade represents a stage of life that has been passed. You are prone to nostlogia when you are in college or highschool and wish to relive the ease of elementry school.

To me the grades and tests are just something to keep you busy. The REAL purpose of schools, and education, is to educate students on how to act around others, and how to live life to the fullest extent (not going around robbing shops and spending life in jail).

"I wish I could turn the clock back and do great in school so that I did not have to go back to school again."

School is like a transition, not just highschool or college, but every grade. Missing one grade, failing to accomplish a grade only haunts you later in life.

Though it reminds me that my philosphy sometimes contradicts my actions, I do not care about school (heck I do not feel like writing as of now, hence why it seems less professional).

Thanks for your post, you're a great expressionist regardless of grammar or spelling mistakes

Dear Annac,

      Just like you, I've been living with my mother ever since i was the age of 5. It had brought changes to my character both mentally and emotionally. Ever since then, I was a very sad child. I envied children who would go grocery shopping with their parents. Everytime my father brought me to the park, I would see children having fun with their moms and dads. Maybe because of that, my views towards education began to change. During my early high school years, I've cut and skipped my classes countless times. I never even bothered to do the homework. Some days if I were too tired to skip and hide from teachers, I'd put my head on the desk and drift to sleep.

I enjoyed reading your post a lot because I was able to connect with it. Im sure most young kids think the same way to. I hope they realise the importance of education before its too late.

I definitely know what you mean when you say you had mixed feelings. I had a bunch of them. Being in college has really helped me to sort out those feelings though because college gets you to figure out what you really want to do in life. Ironic isn't it? Being raised by a single mother had to be hard, but you and your mother obviously are strong people if you got through all that discrimination. My parents were divorced and remarried so I understand the part of others judging you because of that. The good thing is, look at where we are now. Quite amazing we're in college working our way towards a career. If you could do it, any one can! Terrific!

Sorry to hear people treated you badly due to you being raised by a single parent.  I grew up in a small town where everything was everyones business.  My mom was a single parent until I was 6.  Then, she met my step-dad and we later moved in with him and his daughter.  We moved in and out of there for a few years before we ended up there for good.  My family was not poor, but also not rich by any means.  When I was in high school, everything HAD to be brand name. Now, when I think back, I wish I wouldn't have.  It was just a waste of my parents money.  High school is some of the best memories I have, but I was also hurt.  So, I guess it holds both good and bad.  It's going to be good to say you have a degree, and you did it all on your own.  I am at home all day with our baby cleaning and taking care of her.  It actually is really hard to get on and get everything turned in on time.  My husband works all the time, so it is hard for him too.  Hopefully, though, we will be able to finish up with pretty good grades.  Good luck with everything and what ever it is you are getting your degree in.

After my parents divorced I too felt different from everyone else, and felt like that was going to happen to me when I got married and had a family. So far it hasn’t but still every little argument brings back memories of my parents fighting and it all leading up to the divorce that I pray will not happen to me. I also have realized how important education is. Continue pursuing your dream! Before you know it you will have that degree in your hands! That’s what I look forward to when I get stressed over school stuff.

Deb Sharpe Finch

Anna, I feel that I am driven to earn my degree by a desire to support my family, also. I want my sons to see that we can all achieve our dreams if we hang in there. I love that you recognize that your mother wanted the best for you and that she did all she could to help you. My parents wanted that for me, too...but just like a lot of us, I completely tuned them out! Now, of course, I wish I had listened. I think that I am a much better student now than I would have been had I stayed in college when I first enrolled.

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That good to hear that you are back in school to better yourself for you and your family because i know that family is the number one priority and education is what you need to better yourself during these rough times.

It sounds great that you have the drive to change your life.  I too am from parents who divorced and know where you are coming from.  It is hard to go day to day hoping that no one will judge you for what happened at home.  The only thing I would tell you is something he teaches his students in class.  "Go to college and get your degree, not for you family, but for you.  If you are not doing it for you, you will be very unhappy and feel as if you are letting your family down."  I didn't quite understand what he meant but it makes sense now.  At first going back to college, I was doing it because I felt was being pushed, but know that I like the courses that I am taking, learning and understanding the different assignments, I am beginning to like it.  I now now that I am doing it for me.

Dear Annic:




I enjoy your essay, "What does Education means to me?," because you made very interested points and stayed on your topic.They way you explain your self i can make text to self connection and can relate. .


One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "I grew up in a country that every parent goal is to send their child to college for them to get an college degree" I think this is important because your not only doing it for your self but to make your parents an family happy.Cause your family member and your parents want to see you succeed in life.


Another sentence that I Had experience both good and bad memories in high school was: "Quote from post/poem/essay." This stood out for me because that's an fact every body goes through good time and bad times cause if u don't your are not telling the truth.I my self experience many good time than bad times..



Your essay. reminds me of something that happened to me. One time in high school my freshman year when i was on the Honor role seeing number i never seen in junior high school.Then after a year or two my grades started to decrease an an i need help as soon as possible.And the quote u made on brand name an expensive thing was the thing u had to have i can relate.
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Thanks for your work on this. I look forward to seeing what you create next, because your essay show that you had experience in your essay it's not made up or research information, an you reach main points that will catch any reader eye.