Education can't be perfect for everyone

Education is such an important part of our society. We take it very seriously and make changes when changes need to be made. Students need to learn and teachers need to teach. However, the education system will never be completely satisfactory to all who are a part of it. There's no way to cater to every person's intellectual abilities. We each learn a different way. It would be quite ridiculous for a teacher to change teaching methods every 30 seconds in order to give attention to all the different needs of the students. Learning with technology has boasted the ability to create specialized learning, but I'm not a fan of exclusively learning via iPad. I like the old-fashioned chalkboard (or whiteboard) method that includes a physical teacher. 

As we grow older, classes become more difficult and teachers don't tend to our every need and struggle, at least not without the student expressing their desire for extra aid. Growing older carries with it the burden of more responsibility. This applies not only in financials or time management but to academics as well. Last year in  AP Calculus BC (a class I LOVED by the way, you math majors :)) I struggled with certain concepts or just wanted to have certain rules reiterated to me. I didn't ask questions in class often because the teacher articulated to us many times that there was a lot of information. I instead took it upon myself to go in before school and ask the teacher questions. He actually greatly appreciated my efforts to learn. He said that he'd much rather someone come in and receive clarifications about coursework than watch someone struggle yet not care enough to make the class easier. 

Certain classes, teachers, and teaching methods may be difficult for me. I don't expect the teacher to change his/her ways in order for me to learn more effectively. Instead, I will take it upon myself to seek extra help, whether it be in the book or through educational material online. Being a good student is something I strive for, and I think I succeed in it as well. If you are ever struggling in a class my first word of advice would be to contact the professor. I'm sure they'll be happy to help. They all want you to succeed, for if they didn't they wouldn't be teaching you at all.