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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at DU chapter.

Teachers, principals, mentors, tutors and so many more are one of the reasons we have many of our life skills and perhaps some of our creativity. These educators play a major role in the success of our careers and life. These educators have ingrained into our brains valuable memories, tools, and advice. Their determination, grit, and selflessness inspire many students every day; they act as role models for students around the world.

Education is an extremely valuable opportunity and a great privilege. These ideals surrounding education are responsible for great progress in schools, higher literacy rates, more jobs and economic growth, life skills, and overall knowledge of how the world functions. 

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Throughout my years of schooling, I have learned crucial development skills, such as teamwork, timeliness, time management, organization, how to voice my opinion, how to ask questions, and so much more. The most powerful lesson I have learned from a handful of teachers and professors is to try everything. This means ask questions on topics you have no knowledge on, join clubs you have never heard of, choose an essay or final project topic on something you don’t know much about. Living by this is what helped me to be more confident in a school setting and find my major––trying new things and participating in every aspect of life will make all the difference in the future.

Not only will this provide you with intense and vital life experience, it will also shed light on the activities or topics you like or dislike. A multitude of teachers portray this advice by encouraging students to participate and facilitate discussions in order to get out of their comfort zone. 

Educators are responsible for a student’s development, both academically and personally. Their process is a continuous one, as they continue to educate themselves through their student’s experiences every day. 

 

I am a junior at The University of Denver. I am double majoring in international studies and journalism with a minor in marketing. A few of my favorite activities are cooking, painting, listening to music, spending time with friends and swimming in the lakes in Minnesota. I have always had a love for writing!
Hello! I am one of the Her Campus DU Campus Correspondents! I am majoring in Psychology with minors in Chemistry and Criminology with the hopes of becoming a Forensic Psychologist someday! I joined Her Campus to be able to get my voice out there, as writing is one of my utmost passions. Some of my favorite things include Jesus, my family, and learning new things.