longer in the laboratory. Thus, Einstein managed to earn a teaching degree, came up with his special Theory of Relativity, and emerged as one of the world’s renowned scientists despite being academically negligent Since that day, I suddenly thought of some eminent people who can testify to this statement and searched their biography all over the web.
A classic example would be Albert Einstein. Some accounts say that the young Einstein used to cut classes regularly because his physics courses were “barely out-of-date.” But the habit of skipping classes gave him more time to study on his own by reading science books and staying longer in the laboratory. Thus, Einstein managed to earn a teaching degree, came up with his special Theory of Relativity, and emerged as one of the world’s renowned scientists despite being academically negligent.
Contemporary examples include Bill Gates, chairman of the world’s leading software company, Microsoft, who gave up his Harvard degree to focus on his now multi-billion company.
The same thing goes with Michael Zuckerberg, founder of the famous social netwokring site Facebook, who also left Harvard to devote his energy on his website that was just supposed to be a simple student directory.
This reminds me of the instance when I was still doubtful to join a student organization in UST back in my freshman year.
Despite the fear of sacrificing my academics over extra-curricular activities, I decided to find other means where I can further hone my skills and talents.
Being currently affiliated with three organizations (including the Flame), I am happy with the decision I made.
I learned how to write better, to interact with different kinds of people, and to manage my time intelligently. Balancing academics and extra-curricular workload is challenging, but the experience and learning is worth the risk.
Despite giving these examples, I am not encouraging students to drop out of school or neglect their courses just to be the next Einstein or to be the youngest billionaire like Zuckerberg. It is no doubt that a formal education also played a significant role in their achievements.
Like the three of them, it is a matter of exploring, taking bold moves, and putting what you have read in books and learned in the academe into practice.
This just proves that learning comes in different ways—whether through reading, verbal instructions or by experience. What matters most is intelligence in action because real excellence is best proved by applying it in certain practical situations.
As Einstein puts it, “Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into the lazy habit of thinking.”
A classic example would be Albert Einstein. Some accounts say that the young Einstein used to cut classes regularly because his physics courses were “barely out-of-date.” But the habit of skipping classes gave him more time to study on his own by reading science books and staying longer in the laboratory. Thus, Einstein managed to earn a teaching degree, came up with his special Theory of Relativity, and emerged as one of the world’s renowned scientists despite being academically negligent.
Contemporary examples include Bill Gates, chairman of the world’s leading software company, Microsoft, who gave up his Harvard degree to focus on his now multi-billion company.
The same thing goes with Michael Zuckerberg, founder of the famous social netwokring site Facebook, who also left Harvard to devote his energy on his website that was just supposed to be a simple student directory.
This reminds me of the instance when I was still doubtful to join a student organization in UST back in my freshman year.
Despite the fear of sacrificing my academics over extra-curricular activities, I decided to find other means where I can further hone my skills and talents.
Being currently affiliated with three organizations (including the Flame), I am happy with the decision I made.
I learned how to write better, to interact with different kinds of people, and to manage my time intelligently. Balancing academics and extra-curricular workload is challenging, but the experience and learning is worth the risk.
Despite giving these examples, I am not encouraging students to drop out of school or neglect their courses just to be the next Einstein or to be the youngest billionaire like Zuckerberg. It is no doubt that a formal education also played a significant role in their achievements.
Like the three of them, it is a matter of exploring, taking bold moves, and putting what you have read in books and learned in the academe into practice.
This just proves that learning comes in different ways—whether through reading, verbal instructions or by experience. What matters most is intelligence in action because real excellence is best proved by applying it in certain practical situations.
As Einstein puts it, “Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into the lazy habit of thinking.”
YR 47 Issue 1 2011
Perspectives
Word Class MARIE ANGELINE M. PAGULAYAN
LEARNING goes beyond the four corners of the classroom.”
As Thomasian Alumni Leaders Association president and Artlet-cum-Harvard degree holder Henry Tenedero echoed this statement during the recognition day of 189 student organizations in the University last July 8, I could not help but give him a thumbs up, regardless of how cliché the statement seems to be.
A classic example would be Albert Einstein. Some accounts say that the young Einstein used to cut classes regularly because his physics courses were “barely out-of-date.” But the habit of skipping classes gave him more time to study on his own by reading science books and staying
As Thomasian Alumni Leaders Association president and Artlet-cum-Harvard degree holder Henry Tenedero echoed this statement during the recognition day of 189 student organizations in the University last July 8, I could not help but give him a thumbs up, regardless of how cliché the statement seems to be.
A classic example would be Albert Einstein. Some accounts say that the young Einstein used to cut classes regularly because his physics courses were “barely out-of-date.” But the habit of skipping classes gave him more time to study on his own by reading science books and staying
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