Effects of Education on the Community
Effects of Education on the Community
Many people would think of pollution, gang violence, and/or preparing for disasters when they think of community safety. However, I am more concerned with our community members enhancing themselves through education. I feel that we need to start teaching children the importance of education when they are at a young age so that they would grow up understanding the value of being able to go to school. As for myself, even at a young age, academics has always been a top priority in my life. Coming from a financially disadvantaged background and struggling with the loss of a mother, I realized at a very young age that I needed to pursue a high education if I were to be the one in my family to bring them honor. Because of my strong feelings on this matter, I have taken action in encouraging people to continue learning. People would be able to make wiser decisions because education instills knowledge in them.
One of the events that I have engaged my time in is the Diamond Elementary Conference. I had the opportunity to teach the Planning/Goal Setting Workshop. I gave the children information regarding their future and encouraged them to start developing the right habits that would make them successful in their schoolwork. It was an amazing experience as I had the chance to interact with so many talented young kids. Also, I told the children how beneficial education could be to them. I told them that they had such promising futures ahead of them and to not let that go to waste. I was very content that day as I got the chance to make a difference in some of their lives. I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to lead our younger generation into the right direction.
I also take action to promote education through the continual encouragement I give to my peers. Sometimes my classmates feel that they would not make it to college because of financial needs or whatever their circumstances may be. I respond with their doubt by telling them about myself. I tell them that my dream is to attend UC Berkeley and despite my struggles, by working hard, I know I will be able to get there. Also, I try to make...