Essay About Education In America

Currently in America, there is a expectation that students will continue their education after high school. More people are attending colleges and universities than ever before in the history of the word. Essentially, our society has been experiencing "education inflation" where a two, or four year degree is virtually the norm. So in order to be recognized as having an outstanding education, one must attend graduate school; this education inflation has required more eduction for the same recognition. However, what perplexes me is how people are using their degrees to innovate, and shape the world. People go through the motions in receiving their degree, and feel no obligation to aid anyone but themselves. There is still a myriad of poverty and suffering in the world, while educated people solely focus on football games and celebrities.
I plan to complete all of my education to practice medicine, so I plan to provide medical services to citizens not only of America, but impoverished countries which are truly in need of my services. One of my peers was recently in Guatemala providing medical services. He treated a woman 8 months into her pregnancy, who had walked 4 miles for his service. In my opinion, it is unacceptable that our bothers and sisters of the world are not benefitting from the advancements and innovations of medicine. It is my societal obligation to extend my knowledge to assist people desperately in need of assistance and care. It is my obligation to continue learning and remaining updated with the latest treatments and technology. I want to make the world a better place and help the global