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Is Education System an Overkill yet Missing the Essentials?

Anupama J
3 min readDec 16, 2024

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When was the last time you used Avogadro’s number in real life?
The problems we struggle with in school often have little relevance to everyday life — unless, of course, we specialize in those fields.

Yet, the relentless exam system drills us into submission, leaving no room for curiosity or self-discovery. We get caught in the cycle of passing one exam after another, rarely stopping to consider what we truly want.

Before we realize it, the years slip away, like sand through our fingers.

We have spent so much time solving hypothetical problems that we lose sight of the real-world challenges waiting for us.

By the time you emerge from the grind of 12+4 years of education, you’re 21 or 22 years old. It's time to take on responsibilities, especially if you come from an economically disadvantaged background.

You discover that despite 16 years of education, you lack the practical skills employers look for. So, what do you do in a tough job market?
Programmed to go with the flow, you settle for whatever job comes your way…

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Anupama J
Anupama J

Written by Anupama J

Writer, Mother, Engineer, Sahaja Yoga Practitioner, Pet Parent, ex-IT professional. I love to write about life lessons, nature, spirituality, parenting & more.

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