Confusing: WHY did he drop out of college and why didn't he go to college in Canada (where it is cheaper) in the first place? It sounds a lot like an "Into the Wild" move to me.
Questions: Do you think college is the right track for everybody? What else can we do to help these kids? Also, how can we avoid college seeming tedious and boring for most people?
Intresting: He still did not graduate, but he took his first steps on his own. I think that while college is important, it may not be the key to success, but DEFINITELY closes that achievement gap. If we can fix education, we can try our best to fix poverty as well.
I don't think that college is right for everybody. I think some people could excel doing something they love that doesn't require a college degree. One of my Sunday school kids wants to go to trade school in a few years & I think that's wonderful. If that's what makes him happy, then he should do it. When I got to high school, there was never a doubt in my mind that I would go to college. My parents had always wanted me to go & I wanted to go because I was a "school type" person. I had always loved learning, so it seemed like the perfect next step. But, some kids I met my freshman year didn't seem to have the same drive as me when it came to studying or going to class. Some of them probably did better than me by not going to class...haha. But, in the end, do what you love.
And, his little trip was kinda random. Did not see that coming! HAHA! And, is school in Canada cheaper!?! Everything up there is expensive. 16% sales tax -- RUDE!
Interesting: I think this would be a good book for new parents & parents in general to read. I kept thinking that the whole time I was reading it. I was like, "hmm...nurture while they are young, comfort them, protect them from stress, read to them, etc." My mind was racing. I even kind of thought back to what my parents did for me as a kid. They definitely didn't have a problem with the "say no" part.
Question/Confusing: Why aren't these studies being put into action to start making a dent in poverty & how it ties into education? Obviously, I know it's not easy, but how could we (even where we are now, new to the field) get proactive in this educational reform? Reading all those statistics made me soooo sad. I want to do something. It may never be on a grand scale, but little things along the way could do huge things for the youth of America!
Also, seeing the poverty in Haiti last year broke my heart & shaped my stance of the importance of education. The lack of education there made me all the more thankful for my education & the opportunity to even gain an education here. I just imagine the same kind of thing being in our own "backyard." It hits home. It's so sad that it's something that is overlooked so often.
Confusing: WHY did he drop out of college and why didn't he go to college in Canada (where it is cheaper) in the first place? It sounds a lot like an "Into the Wild" move to me.
ReplyDeleteQuestions: Do you think college is the right track for everybody? What else can we do to help these kids? Also, how can we avoid college seeming tedious and boring for most people?
Intresting: He still did not graduate, but he took his first steps on his own. I think that while college is important, it may not be the key to success, but DEFINITELY closes that achievement gap. If we can fix education, we can try our best to fix poverty as well.
I don't think that college is right for everybody. I think some people could excel doing something they love that doesn't require a college degree. One of my Sunday school kids wants to go to trade school in a few years & I think that's wonderful. If that's what makes him happy, then he should do it. When I got to high school, there was never a doubt in my mind that I would go to college. My parents had always wanted me to go & I wanted to go because I was a "school type" person. I had always loved learning, so it seemed like the perfect next step. But, some kids I met my freshman year didn't seem to have the same drive as me when it came to studying or going to class. Some of them probably did better than me by not going to class...haha. But, in the end, do what you love.
DeleteAnd, his little trip was kinda random. Did not see that coming! HAHA! And, is school in Canada cheaper!?! Everything up there is expensive. 16% sales tax -- RUDE!
Interesting: I think this would be a good book for new parents & parents in general to read. I kept thinking that the whole time I was reading it. I was like, "hmm...nurture while they are young, comfort them, protect them from stress, read to them, etc." My mind was racing. I even kind of thought back to what my parents did for me as a kid. They definitely didn't have a problem with the "say no" part.
ReplyDeleteQuestion/Confusing: Why aren't these studies being put into action to start making a dent in poverty & how it ties into education? Obviously, I know it's not easy, but how could we (even where we are now, new to the field) get proactive in this educational reform? Reading all those statistics made me soooo sad. I want to do something. It may never be on a grand scale, but little things along the way could do huge things for the youth of America!
ReplyDeleteAlso, seeing the poverty in Haiti last year broke my heart & shaped my stance of the importance of education. The lack of education there made me all the more thankful for my education & the opportunity to even gain an education here. I just imagine the same kind of thing being in our own "backyard." It hits home. It's so sad that it's something that is overlooked so often.