The difference between Education and Schooling

[2consider]

Education is something that happens to you. Schooling is something that is done to you.

 

[Cimorene]

I like school actually but I am SO HAPPY it's done for the year!!! I need this summer vacation.

 

[2consider]

I like school actually but I am SO HAPPY it's done for the year!!! I need this summer vacation.

Something to consider; why would you need a vacation from something you love? I mean a week off is one thing, three months is different.
More importantly, why do you love school, is it because you're learning cool stuff, or is it more because of the social aspect?
Do you feel that school is preparing you for the real world?
Since obviously you're in school, I have to ask, what do you want to do when you graduate? And please don't say go to college, that's just more school. What I'm asking is, what do you want out of life?
Take from school what you can get, but question everything, and know that it is not a thorough education. Ask any of us old timers you know if the most important things they learned were things learned in school. My guess is everyone will say no. That should tell you, there's much more to life and learning than you will get from school.

 

[MotherFirefly]

I feel public school is to train you for the social side of life. You learn the code of conduct, if you will, for how to associate.

Knowledge can only be gained by an open, and willing mind.
Forever will you only learn what you want to learn.

Enjoy your summer break.

 

[Cimorene]

Something to consider; why would you need a vacation from something you love? I mean a week off is one thing, three months is different.
More importantly, why do you love school, is it because you're learning cool stuff, or is it more because of the social aspect?
Do you feel that school is preparing you for the real world?
Since obviously you're in school, I have to ask, what do you want to do when you graduate? And please don't say go to college, that's just more school. What I'm asking is, what do you want out of life?
Take from school what you can get, but question everything, and know that it is not a thorough education. Ask any of us old timers you know if the most important things they learned were things learned in school. My guess is everyone will say no. That should tell you, there's much more to life and learning than you will get from school.

To get some badly needed sleep, for starters. My doctor said I'm in a growth spurt & need to be getting a lot more sleep than I have lately. May in particular was crazy busy & stressful. I really love music too & was working very hard on being prepared for my certification exams. I had to prep for them on top of taking AP exams & final exams + starting my job. My vacation isn't for three months, not even close! I have a couple of weeks that are free, that's all. Even it's not totally free bc I have a job. This is the 1st day in a while that I haven't had a shift.

No, I don't love school just for the social aspect. I go to an online school for gifted kids that's run by one of the best colleges in the entire world. I love it so much, but it's extremely intense! I just finished the 10th grade but I was taking classes most people don't take until way into college. I love it bc I love learning. I love improving myself. I love my teachers & most of the kids in my classes. The cool thing about online school is that we have a lot of meet ups in the summer so there's actually way more social stuff now than during the school year.

I want to work in CS but I'm not sure of the specifics yet. Heck yes my school is definitely preparing me for a real world job. What do you mean that you're an old timer? Like a senior or college student? This is the kids only section so that's why I'm not sure what you mean.

 

[MotherFirefly]

That is a wonderful attitude to have.
Best of wishes in all of your endeavors!

 

[thehehe]

I love school too. I need to learn, if I don't I deprime I'm currently passing my final exams. After, holidays! Highschool has been a great moment.