What Does Public Education Mean To Me Essay

A Chance, A Start, an Achievement Never I have knew that you, I , and all of us, hold the door that unlocks a gate that beholds incredible opportunity, experiences that will have a life long impact, and the relieving thought of knowing you are prepared for your academic and living future. This is what Public Education Means to Me. Public education gives the children of the community the same chance at succeeding in life. Despite challenges and obstacles, it's their decision to take advantage of that education and make themselves their own personal success story. Everyone’s lives starts with a blank canvas, public education gives you responsibility to take the future into your own hands. I've always enjoyed learning and always had the opportunity to learn a little bit more or go an extra mile when I was in elementary school. Things like moving up on my A.R reading or participating in the spelling bee. I enjoy a challenge and public education has provided me just that. It just starts with taking advantage of your resources, every school has flyers and ads promoting a program or event. The problem is that people don’t step outside of their comfort zone or take the first step to joining a club that interests them. That is what public education is, personal responsibility.
One thing that is a certain characteristic of public education, opportunity.
Opportunity can make a desire, dream, or goal into a reality. Now that I am in high school, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to become a Dual Credit student at San Juan College and graduate high school with an Associates degree; become a Big Sister to an extraordinary little girl at Mesa Alta Jr. High, and connect more with my Native American culture by joining Nashdoi Club. Public education also prepares me for college with the amazing resources our counselors give us, such as planning us for our future and setting us on a career path with the classes we
pick.
Public education is also a harbor for meeting diverse and new people. Everyone is different in their own way, and public education can suit anyone’s personal interests. For example, here at Bloomfield High School, there’s classes for welding, photography, cooking. Although, with the abundance of diverse people, there’s competition. This is when I experience hardships. For me, it's the question of asking whether or not you're good enough to run for things like a leadership position or to compete in an essay competition such like this one. Nevertheless, if you work hard enough, hope will follow, and goals and dreams will seem more attainable.
Education itself is precious, because it preps us for stepping into the real world. It teaches us hard skills like learning how to write a resume and type on a keyboard; and soft skills like patience and communication skills. With these skills, we can learn to strive and navigate our way through life. I can say that I feel that I am prepared and feel confident to go into the world expecting obstacles and knowing how solve them. I am extremely thankful that public education gives me resources and environment, and opportunity leading to my success.