The importance of basic education which comprises of ability to read and write cannot be underestimated. All around the world, literacy has been given prominence—and I cannot even think about my life without being able to read and write.
At the basic level, there is no argument against the fact that, some sort of education is the real key to success—even if we buy into the argument that success is relative.
However, University education (High education) is where the contention lies. Is Higher Education or University Education the key to success in Ghana, Africa and the World as a whole?
Interestingly, despite the parents push and several individuals desire to obtain higher education across the Globe, certain excessively rich and famous people, ranging from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg had no use for University Education—and eventually dropped off. Yet, they went on to become the World’s greatest in their chosen field.
Some may argue that luck was on the side of these people and that beyond basic education, the real key to success in life is LUCK and nothing more.
If the luck argument makes sense, we should be chasing lack—instead we see a lot of people who cannot even afford higher education struggling to put themselves through. This is a clear indication that, we have a recognised some sort of value for University Education but the question is; it this value real—-and is this the real key to success?
Let’s hear your take on the BIG DEBATE question; Is University Education the REAL Key to Success? Share with us your experience and if possible how your education (be it basic or higher) have been the rock of your success…
A standard in my household is earning at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field of choice. This is an expectation with no negotiation.
Using Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg as examples made me laugh so hard. These two came from affluent families. Higher education or not, they would have made it. To drop out from Harvard not because of financial circumstances but to start your own business required not only money but extreme confidence (enormous financial and social support) — that there is something better out there than a Harvard degree. Zuckerberg is from a wealthy family, and that is pre-Facebook
Bill Gates grew up in a prominent family, with history of business and politics.
In a nutshell, higher education is essential.
Really? How, can you tell me why I am doing well done my sister who has a master’s degree but no work experience and proper skills?
I do not want to know anything about you and your family. I just shared my opinion about higher education!
how can a beautiful girl like you not into school? come on is very important. You are too fine to be sounding this way.
Personally I did not go to University and I do not see the need
for it. Though I did not go, I am doing successfully well than most people I know
who went. To me, university is a waste of life and money. The real key to success
in life is experience and skills and university education hardly gives any of these.
So the key to success is never about university education.
haaaaaaaha
Education is the best gift ever,believe it or not
True true true makes you feel so good lol when around intellectuals.
Well even in the bible says the blessings of God maketh rich and he adds no sorrow to it. Most rich folks are not educated but are very successful. When it comes to people like my self and hubby is the best achievement ever. Especially on this side of the world. Some degrees don’t even bring jobs after graduation and the only outstanding profession is the health care and am glad we both on that field. So to many education is their key others is not because they are already making it without any forms of degree.
Very true healthcare is the only thing for foreigners am glad i did that. Will forever remain grateful to my mother for her advice. Nurses don’t earn a lot compared to higher entrepreneurs but we are very comfortable. Once a nurse lol u gotta grab your self a fine doctor to support the marriage which am doingooo. Is your hubby a physician?
eii a nurse and a doctor together? the patients will be waiting for long at the hospital because the two of you will always be late doing things. kidding sister lol
hahaha my husband says we should open a clinic but is a bad idea lol as u said patient might wait for too long. The cost involve is too expensive for a start up. In Ghana most doctors works with their wives
lol Yes he’s a physician and i love it. It was my dream to marry one.. All my 4 sisters settled with doctors. Hey try and marry him ooo because they are too lovely.
It was my dream too and recently a doctor at korlebu has proposed to me so is working out. A nurse and a doctor is just too adorable. Every nurse’s dream.
university education adds something to your life but does not necessarily mean you would do well. It all depends on you to use what you have got from the university in the betterment of your life. For your information am a graduate from university of Education and whilst on campus i saw some business opportunities which someone outside wouldn’t see.I did justice to that and now am well off. IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE INDIVIDUAL…
School adds a lots of value and respect to the individual. No matter the circumstance one needs to be educated. Educated men of today will never settle with a woman without any forms of university degree so if you want respect and value enroll in some college for some easy course.
As a woman I know university education is good and I will always recommend it but it does not make a person successful. In Europe here, most of the white people in big big positions do not have university educaiton but some training or long service or NVQs. They all get the basic education to college and most find their way to the job market. it is not always about books and books. It is about what area you want to work
i agree with u. Simon Cowell left School with two O levels if i’m right and yet he is rich, and powerful, Lord Sugar doesn’t have a degree, Holly Willoughby and Lorraine Kelly never attended Uni and yet they are respected and successful T.V presenters. Maya Angelou and Jackie Collins do not have degrees and yet Some Professors, Uni Students and Lecturers use their books. If u have the ability and the opportunity to attend Uni then why not. It’s personal choice. Gh’s own Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo and Osei Kwame Despite do not have much of education and they are the living proof that hard work and determination can get you to places.