Ronnie Sardi: Education opens ones mind to whats our there. Because of the lack of knowledge we often have preconcieved notions about the nature of things. For instance, when an ancient man heard thunder he didn't understand what causes it, and therefore he attributed it to the Gods. As we get educated we find out the underlying reasons and building blocks of the phenomenon and we don't have to get scared anymore, although the legends still sound good.
Sheron Perrez: A formal education:1. Forces you into areas that you would not go on your own [who would study botany or statistics if he wasn't required to?]2. Gives you access to the tools of learning [labs, libraries, etc]3. Keeps you in the company, now and later, of educated people.4. The valuable function of a higher education is the background skills: You learn how to work with a team, to meet deadlines, to do research, to be persistent and flexible.5. Gives you the authenticity of a diploma or certificate. Peop! le signing off on the fact that you did accomplish those things....Show more
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