Some people think education belongs to youth because young people are quicker at learning. My opinion is that education is a lifelong process. People can receive knowledge everywhere besides the classroom. Education is both a intuitive and social demand for modern people.
Traditional views regard classroom as the only place for education, therefore it is hard for mid or old aged people to give up their present job and go to school. However, modern society provides various ways for people to receive education. For example, one of the hot and convenient ways is distant education on internet. Education is no longer restricted by time and space. People can accept their ideal education once they want to have it.
The world changes so fast that it requires modern people to be more well-knowledged to accomodate the society. As we all know, in the era of information explosion, people will lose their advantages if they stop learning. Everyday, new concepts, new products, new ideas come out from the society. The world needs a great number of people who can master the latest knowledge and serve the society. Therefore the changing world requires people to take education as a lifelong process.
Education as a lifelong process is also a intuitive call from the modern people. People are clearly aware of the fierce society they are living in. If they do not achieve success on their work, they might be defeated by their opponents. Thus it is important to improve their real power. One of the effective ways is to get more education and continuous learning. Wang Xia, an old man of sixty-seven years, made efforts in order to enter college in China so that his ambition to be a university teacher can be realized.
Education is no longer restricted; it is open to any people at any time. If you feel you knowledge is not enough, more education may help you. Education is a lifelong process.
