The Benefits Of An Elite Education Analysis

The invaluable investment

“He who opens a school door closes a prison’s”. Hugo couldn’t have highlighted the value of education better than that, as it is really the driving force behind the development of our world, and fixing everything that’s wrong with it. When I was deciding what I wanted to do with my life, I was really torn between the different possibilities. Did I want to become a surgeon saving lives, or did I want to take part in huge construction projects that shape the region? The fact that I am given the opportunity to make this choice in the first place speaks volumes to the good luck that I’ve had growing up. I was fortunate enough to attend a top school for my secondary education, and I also have the luck to pursue a higher
In almost every course at AUB or at other elite universities, the bar is set high, and students are expected to meet certain standards. In his essay, The Benefits of an Elite Education, Sam King elaborates on that point by saying that “the teachers know that they could set the expectations high and we would perform accordingly” (King, 2014). The increased challenge provided in the courses is what drives students to outperform their abilities, seek to improve themselves and to not back down against the prospect of difficulty. Furthermore, the fact that AUB is equipped with so many innovative facilities and laboratories that enrich the learning experience is a great added value that cannot be found
There is a philosophy engrained in every course, and it is the philosophy of critical thinking. Through the teaching of humanities and social sciences, students are forced to think outside of their bubble and to see world and social issues through a different lens, and to critically assess its merits. Students are taught to do away with their prejudices and critically evaluate situations and events. AUB is a breeding ground for this type of thinking, and it is an invaluable skill to teach to your students. Furthermore, AUB has a vibrant clubs community, and that is something that I did not see in other universities. It is impossible to find a club that isn’t aligned with any of your interests, and there exists a multitude of them, from astronomy to robotics, and dancing to Model UN. These clubs give students the opportunity to grow and experience new things, while also giving them the opportunity to be organizers and managers of a small-scale