In the United States, students dream of being out of school relaxing. Meanwhile, in Africa, children dream of going to school so they can have an education and a job. Despite these differences, students throughout the world are more similar than they think. The attitudes and system of education may be different, but they also share many things in common. Students in these countries do the same thing every day to achieve the same thing, an education. Education is a way for people to improve their well-being everywhere in the world. Although they are thousands of miles apart, education in America and in Africa is similar, but also remarkably different. Throughout the world, education is a privilege. To be able to attend school, a student in
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In a survey conducted by the World Bank, thirty-one countries in Africa were asked about their opinions on education. Fifty-two percent of the people surveyed believed that secondary education is too expensive (Crabtree). Of all of the people, fifty-four percent were satisfied with the education they were receiving at schools (Crabtree). Because a majority of the continent believes that education is too expensive, it is a luxury that must be compromised in some cases. It is hard for most of the society to afford an education because half of the population is living on less than one dollar a day ("Facts on Education in Africa."). With most of these people living below the poverty line, one might think that education would more economical. Despite this common thought, some schools in Kenya have fees up to $1,200 a year (Muthoni-Ouko). The government in Kenya tried to rectify the problem by creating policies for the maximum cost of education fees. Although the fees are capped at $322, many schools have fees that are greater than …show more content…
Some of the similarities between their education systems include that it needs to be paid for, it is necessary to go to school in order to get a job that can support a family, and many people do not finish their education. Because of these similarities, there are also noticeable differences. These include the reasons why students fail to complete their education and what level of education is expected in their country. With the similarities and differences present, it is necessary to know the reason students work to achieve an education, to further their knowledge and improve their life. As a significant value in one’s daily life, it is proper to know how education differs throughout the
In a survey conducted by the World Bank, thirty-one countries in Africa were asked about their opinions on education. Fifty-two percent of the people surveyed believed that secondary education is too expensive (Crabtree). Of all of the people, fifty-four percent were satisfied with the education they were receiving at schools (Crabtree). Because a majority of the continent believes that education is too expensive, it is a luxury that must be compromised in some cases. It is hard for most of the society to afford an education because half of the population is living on less than one dollar a day ("Facts on Education in Africa."). With most of these people living below the poverty line, one might think that education would more economical. Despite this common thought, some schools in Kenya have fees up to $1,200 a year (Muthoni-Ouko). The government in Kenya tried to rectify the problem by creating policies for the maximum cost of education fees. Although the fees are capped at $322, many schools have fees that are greater than …show more content…
Some of the similarities between their education systems include that it needs to be paid for, it is necessary to go to school in order to get a job that can support a family, and many people do not finish their education. Because of these similarities, there are also noticeable differences. These include the reasons why students fail to complete their education and what level of education is expected in their country. With the similarities and differences present, it is necessary to know the reason students work to achieve an education, to further their knowledge and improve their life. As a significant value in one’s daily life, it is proper to know how education differs throughout the