Painfully Mediocre
The activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill... this is the definition my trusty WordWeb gives of Education. I would like to further add that the current education system aims to impart knowledge as well as skill. I, proud of being from a very illustrious and privileged institution was always taught that overall growth mattered and not the sole ability to pass tests with flying colours, thus taking such a thing to heart i started playing a bit of sports started writing a bit, debating and the likes. But the time for disillusionment was not that far away. The 11th standard arrived and the rules of the game changed, sports and other activities were no longer encouraged, i being a science student with a double whammy of maths and biology to contend with was particularly flummoxed that the things which had me stood me in great stead were now being actively frowned upon. Only study was the new anthem of my great alma mater. In retrospect i should h...