My Studies Research Paper

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Introduction
The value of education especially in modern day society cannot be underestimated. It forms the basis of development in a majority of parts in the world. In the past, education was only emphasized at the very basic level. It would be adequate for one to receive entry level education at the high school level. Higher education was not very much emphasized. This has changed with time as more people show interest and commitment to achieve the higher education. There is the value attached to the attainment of higher education. This discussion looks at the core value associated with college and university education. The skills that are gained in university or college education are those that can be used in real life scenarios. The scope of this discussion will hence encompass some of the skills gained from higher education and how these skills are of use especially in enhancing one’s career. Further, the paper will explore some of the opportunities that higher education presents to those who got through it.
Skills Gained
Higher education is a means through which the mind of a person is opened up. Education encourages students to develop a level of thinking which beyond the ordinary. Ordinarily, the mind of a person tends to be closed up unless exposed to challenging thoughts (Doyle, 2010). Higher education has a way of pushing students beyond what is basic to ensure that one can engage in critical thinking. When students leave the education system and go to the job market, the expectation is that they can put into useful practice knowledge imparted in class. Higher education plays a crucial role in helping students manage their skills in a manner that is relevant to the job market.
Communication, a core skill in the job market and the life outside school has been largely built by the higher education system. Basic level education including high school places emphasis on learning just to pass exams. While there are skills that are imparted in the course of the first basic levels, these skills are not well cemented. This means that even if the students have learnt some important skills at the basic level, they are likely to forget once they are out of the system. Higher education ensures that the skills gained throughout school are cemented so that they are of use.
Going beyond a structured society to establish businesses is as result of the skills that are impacted through the education system. In America, although the level of unemployment is still high, there is a mind shift from white collar jobs (Felix, 2010). People have accepted that they all do not have to be employed. Instead, people are using the skills imparted on them at the higher education level and starting their own income generating activities.
For those who get into employment, having undertaken higher level education gives one an edge to earn more. Usually promotions and remunerations given are based on merit. Merit encompasses a number of factors including experience and the level of education. Those at an advanced level are advantaged and are getting remunerated better than those with basic level education. Previously, people would get comfortable after completion of unde...