Alarcos, Juicy Pie B.

PE – 4
(Assignment)
BSED-English 2-B

For fifteen seasons, Michael Jordan was able to win six NBA championship games with
the Chicago Bulls. He is known for being the best basketball player of all time. He is even
considered an all-time great athlete in the field of basketball, and he bagged the title “NBA’s
Most Valuable Player” five times and was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. There
have been remarkable achievements Jordan gained in his basketball career. Many gentlemen,
even women, admire him for his dedication and his massive success in the field of basketball.
At present, he is the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team. According to Forbes,
Michael Jordan has a gross worth of $1.7 billion in 2023. So much for being a successful man.

Amidst all his achievements and successes, Michael Jordan is no exception for failing
multiple times. Jordan went through obstacles in the process of garnering a prosperous life.
However, he did not treat failure as the end of his career, instead, he used it as a motivation to
start something better. He had it all: pressured, drained, and rejected. In fact, in he was cut
from his basketball team in high school because he wasn’t good enough. Yet, now one of the
most bankable and remarkable basketball players of basketball. If he stop during his first
challenge, he would not be who he is today. Throughout his career in the basketball industry
and his life as a man, he failed over and over again. And yet, he accounts for all those failures
as the reason for his success. His mindset made him into the great competitor and a sought-
after athlete-celebrity he is today.

Just like Michael Jordan, as long as we are alive and kicking, experiencing failures is
inevitable. From Jordan’s life had gone through, I understand failure should be expected and
accepted. There is always a chance for failing, and when it happens, we must train ourselves
to be resilient enough to pass through the challenge and grow in every obstacle. In life, both
growing and winning are valuable. We cannot attain victory without critically analyzing the
situation and carefully doing the necessary measures. Whenever we want to achieve things,
there will be block roads. If we run into a wall, do not turn around and give up. Figure out how
to climb it and work through it. Giving up is only for the dead. While we still can think and
move, let us not hesitate. As a famous proverbial phrase goes, “if life gives you a lemon, make
a lemonade” let us not dwell upon the sourness of life, instead, let us turn that sourness into an
ingredient for a sweet and desirable life.
Alarcos, Juicy Pie B. Prof Ed 103
BSED-English 2-B

Education is both a gift and a privilege that is free for everyone. Education would basic
competency to gain functional literacy for people in the community. Moreover, it provides
stability in life that no one or nothing can ever give. Being literate is valuable as a person
wherever you are in the world. The reason why there are government-owned schools in every
city is that education must be available to every individual. Yes, education is all everyone, but
the question is, is a college education for everyone? There would be a subjective answer to
that.

In my case, I do believe that a college education is not for everyone, but it should be
available for everyone who wants and can attend. College education demands a lot more than
basic education. These demands consist of: time, money, and effort. Not everyone is capable
enough to send themselves to college education due to possible reasons: financial difficulties,
lack of support, and immaturity/intellectual incapacity. This level of education requires a lot of
money, and we could not deny the fact that not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their
mouth. Another reason is some students have a deficiency in academic success. And others
do not enroll in college education because of personal reasons such as family problems or
personal struggles. That is why I will say that a college education is not for everyone, but it
should be available for everyone who wants and can attend.

In 2012, the Philippines launched the “K to 12” Program. The K to 12 Program offers
tracks and strands that help students prepare for their college courses. Technical Vocational
Track or TVL does not only guarantee skills but also ensures employment, backed by TESDA
certifications. Hence, students who preach practicality or those who aren’t capable of sending
themselves to college education due to intellectual incapacity, financial difficulties, and lack of
support are welcome to enroll in TVL classes. Students with intellectual incapacity or financial
difficulties who did not enroll in TVL program can enroll in TESDA programs. Those who are
not intellectually capable have options for garnering comprehensive knowledge and proficiency
in literacy and skills. In college, academic and financial challenges must be taken seriously.
When enrolling in college, one must prepare herself/himself to be committed enough to take on
the challenge, and resilient enough to pass through the challenge.