subject: Student Culture: Practical Skills and Financial Independence [print this page] Student Culture: Practical Skills and Financial Independence
Education is an integral element in a life of a full-fledged member of the contemporary global community. Different for-profit and non-profit organizations as well as governmental offices make everything possible to provide citizens of their country with appropriate information and opportunity to be educated. Nowadays, education is associated with success because it can impact the future of graduates including internship programs, professional career, promotions, and financial independence. More and more students and applicants realize that the learning process is not limited to the white-board discussion and acting in college plays. You are given a chance and should use it to the full extent in order not to miss the opportunity of becoming successful and hence financially independent.
Financial side of higher education
Though a successful and financially sustainable lifestyle can be characterized as an independent one, it is possible to argue about this fact. Educated people that have certain skills and want to acquire more useful knowledge are probably financially independent. However, they earn more and spend more accordingly, and every month brings a portion of dissatisfaction with the current salary rate. Besides, no matter how intelligent a person is, he/she should know how to implement the theoretical information into practice effectively.
Importance of education
The abovementioned discussion makes the whole concept of education irrelevant without certain types of skills. If a person is not able to put into practice the theoretical issues acquired in university, this individual can fail to become successful and financially independent. In this respect, it is necessary to practice all types of skills and participate in extracurricular activities that are aimed at developing appropriate types of skills and abilities. Being educated is important though you should be able to use the wisdom of your knowledge for self-improvement.