Reflection

I've been thinking of the meaning of school lately. Why do you do it?

Do you do it for a degree, a piece of paper called a diploma, grades that say you're wonderful and everyone loves you, do you do it for fringe benefits, parties, a rock star college lifestyle, or do you do it for another reason?

Honestly I think of education as a tremendous opportunity and students need to take the knowledge and skills they can from their classes regardless of other concerns or peripheral interests.

Case in point, it matters more what you personally take away from a class, then say teachers perception of your achievements. At some point the academic game matters less then personal growth.