Preparation of students for life after schooling in the United States

Research has shown that many of our students are not fully prepared to assume higher or leadership positions and face the obstacles of life in our society today. Education of our children and people in general should be an important aspect of living in the society. The schools, colleges or universities should not only be responsible for educating our people; as saying goes, “Education begins at home.” As Malcolm X puts it, “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” Not only should we educate our people through schooling, it should be instilled in them that ‘Life is like that of a fish in the ocean and a bird in the air, life takes us everywhere.’ As John Dewey, had said “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” Many of the schools, colleges or universities in the United States have adopted a curriculum where all subjects of life are being taught within their establishments. This may contribute greatly to the survival of students after graduation.