Today my friend came over to my house and as we were walking around my neighborhood we received an upsetting phone call from our good friend. This friend of ours has been having some parental problems and lately we have been disturbed by her mother's harsh words and decisions. The core of our disturbance is that her mother is severely limiting her education. Her mother is making her attend one of the local state colleges. Not only is her mother restraining her freedom, but also her education. This particular state school is, in my opinion, one of the worst colleges in the country for undergraduate students. It is located in a dangerous area in the town, and is the home for unmotivated and drug and alcohol plagued students. Our friend should not have to be forced to go to such a crummy school. This girl is smart,intellectually curious and inspiring. She has a tremendous amount of potential that would be best used at a out of state college. Unfortunately, her mother's overbearing nature isn't the only thing holding her back. She does not have financial liberties, but my other friend and I researched tuition costs and scholarships from other colleges and the possibilities aren't as small as our friend thinks they are.
What really ticks me off is that those less fortunate are severely limited in their college options. Brilliant people aren't just in the upper class. I am aware there are many scholarships out there, but sometimes they aren't enough. I cannot believe a decent education is still on the back burner for some people. All youth today should be able to go wherever their heart desires. I consider education to be a life necessity. Without education, society cannot progress. Many people my age would consider the lack of education to be a dream come true. Think about it: what would do if you didn't have to go to school? It would be more difficult to see your friends and seriously how many hours can you sit on your ass staring at the computer or TV screen? Eventually, you would be bored, at least I would. Instead of seeing homework as a pesky chore, try to see the beauty of it. In the process of completing homework, you are learning something new, making you an even more insightful person. Doesn't that excite you? It definitely excites me! I love learning something new; It fulfills me.
Education reform in this country is pathetic. I know this country has a lot of economic garbage on its plate right now, but I really wish the government would make it easier for my friend and many deserving others to attend the colleges they want to. I consider education as important as having food and water. What is quite depressing is that not everyone in the world possesses food and water. Food, water, and education should not be considered luxuries to anyone. It is baffling to realize that not everyone in the world has access to those three basic things. Teens across America take their education and living situation for granted. We are quite fortunate compared to many others in the world. I feel grateful that I have a roof over my head, food and water in my fridge and a strong liberal arts education.
So, take a look around you and see just how much you have. Be thankful for everything you have, because it is more than likely that you have more than a lot of people do in the world.
Hi! I just started a blog and followed your blog. Will you follow my blog too? I can imagine how horrible that is to be forced to attend a school such as you have described. I remembered back in high school, there was a very good university I wanted to apply and attend, but my parents wouldn't allow me, because they wanted me to stay at home and attend a local college. I cried and cried, but gradually accepted it. Later I sneaked to take the entrance exam to a local university I wanted to attend, just in case they won't let me again. Thank goodness, they weren't as bad as your friend's mum... they let me attend that local uni. I hope your friend's mum will come to know how bad that school can be and change her mind.
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