In Desai's Studies in the Park, the main character Suno was always told by his parents that education was thought that Suno's parents had is very similar to Obama's thoughts. On September 8, 2009 Obama gave a special speech at the Wakefield High School located in Arlington, VA. In the speech Obama mentioned that education will always be needed regardless of what we wish to do in life after school. (UPI) Many students today start to understand the importance of education when they are in their junior or senior year of High School. According to a College View many students start to question themselves why a college education is important for them, and why furthering their education will benefit them. After they find the answer to their question they start to find opportunities for a college education. (College view). Education is not just important to students, but also for lawmakers and professors. Education has proven to make an individual a better person in life and more successful than someone who has limited education. On January 8, 2002 the U.S. President signed a bill called "No Child Left behind Act". This act was enacted to increase proficiency levels in schools across the country. According to Education Week the No Child left Act has now involved the Federal Government into education (Education Week). Anita Desai couldn't have placed enough emphasis to show how important education has become nowadays in India because Education is more of a survival tool in India. According to MBA India Education is the fourth most important thing needed for survival in India; fourth right after food, clothing and shelter. (MBA India) Education is very important; anyone that wants to make living can tell you that, but what are the benefits of having an education? According to iloveindia.com education makes a person a responsible citizen whether its history or our duties. Education ensures a future that will be productive, which includes giving citizens talents and skills.
