Live a longer life. Some studies suggest that having a higher education can help you live a longer life. This may be because of better working conditions that come with an education, or it could be because earning an education helped remove people from adverse domestic situations. Whatever the cause many studies show that, earning a high school education significantly decreases the likelihood of dying young.
- Young men who graduate high school statistically live an average of seven years longer than male high school dropouts. Young women who graduate high school live an average of six years longer than female high school dropouts.
- Young men who graduate college statistically live an average of 13 years longer than male high school dropouts, and an average of six years longer than male high school graduates who do not go to college. Young women who graduate college live an average of 12 years longer than female high school dropouts, and an average of six years longer than female high school graduates who do not go to college.
Be happier in life. In addition to living a longer life, people who pursue an
education tend to be happier in life. That's because having an education has
been shown to make people better problem solvers who are better equipped to
manage day-to-day problems.
- Some studies suggest that simply earning an education, regardless of subsequent income or job contentment, helps people have better mental health later in life.
Find more fulfillment in life. Some studies suggest that people who have completed an
education are more likely to pursue things that offer personal fulfillment.
- Flow, a term used to describe meaningful and satisfying absorption in a task, is often associated with educational advancement. In other words, having an education may help you find hobbies or passions that give you a sense of fulfillment.
- Many schools encourage flow, whether intentionally or not, by offering a stimulating learning environment and meaningful extracurricular activities to students who might not otherwise have those opportunities.
