School, Life, and the One Thing I Can’t Trade

Hello learners…

It is a new week and also the first day of June. May this month favour us all.

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Just a few days ago, my friends and I were discussing the importance of education in human life. I argued that primary education might be enough for survival, while secondary and university education could be seen by some as less essential, especially in today’s job market. Not everyone agreed with my view, even after I explained my reasons.

Many graduates today end up learning vocational skills or trades after school because jobs are not always readily available. In that sense, some people feel the years spent in higher education don’t always translate into financial success, and they are left with only a certificate.

From my perspective, primary education is very important because it teaches us how to read, write, communicate, and perform basic calculations, the core skills needed in everyday life.

But I also understand that many people may strongly disagree with this opinion…

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Regarding whether the school I attend matters so much to me, my answer is no, especially when it comes to Nigerian schools. In the end, many of them feel similar, and we are still left with the same major issue: lack of jobs.

That said, I don’t regret going to school at all. Not everything is about money. I met new people during my time there, and I am grateful for the connections I made. Some of those friendships were formed through studying together, helping each other out, and supporting one another when needed. In some cases, those friendships went beyond academics and became something deeper.

Changing schools might not really change the outcome, just different people, same experience. I would still make new friends anywhere I go, but they won’t replace the ones I already built memories with. So in that sense, I don’t regret anything.

However, if I had the opportunity to change schools to a foreign institution, that is an offer I would not miss. There is a higher chance of securing a good job immediately after graduation.

With the current level of insecurity and economic challenges in Nigeria, it is understandable why many people dream of opportunities that allow them to leave and build a better future elsewhere.

Most importantly, when it comes to school and why I wouldn’t want to attend a different one, it goes beyond academics or opportunities.

The real reason is personal; I wouldn’t get to meet my wife.

Yes, I know I could meet another lady in a different school, but it wouldn’t be her. And for me, it has to be her. I can’t trade that for anything.

Looking back, meeting her was one of the best things that happened to me during my time in school. More than anything else, that alone makes the journey worth it.

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