In my country , schools are concentrating too much on practical skills and most parents embrace such conception too . Trying to think how to treat your future and find your way out should be the real target of further education as far as I know . However, most students in Asia area are not thinking like that way .

Allen, I agree with you on the point of "treat your future and find your way out". I always feel confused about this. This is deeply related to the education situation in China. And of course, I have problems myself. I just used to drift along and do not know what I exactly want.

To be honest to yourself is supposed to be the most important during the process of education as far as I am concerned. Of course , education can bring you a lot of fortune on occasion and you can broaden your mind by continuous learning. 

Love is another critical lesson you need to attend . however, it is not easy to have this skill merely by lecture or teaching . Most of people require practice to experience how to love and how to be loved.

I personally consider the following important:

1 morality: integrity, justice and so on

2 basic knowledge: courses taught in primary education

3 creativity: education in China should particularly pay attention to this one

4 practical skills: so that we can do something useful

That's what I come up with. What do you think?