Education: The Pros And Cons Of Being Socialized

Education Author Name Institution Affiliation In this paper, I will first define socialization, followed by sharing my experience at Stanford University. Then I will shed light on the pros and cons of being socialized, followed by concluding everything precisely. Socialization can be defined as a process of internalizing the ideologies or norms of a society. It encompasses both teaching and learning and helps a person understand how cultural and social continuity is attained (Handel, 2017). It won’t be wrong to say that socialization is strongly linked with developmental psychology. The institution I have chosen for this project is Stanford University. The first reason for selecting this institution is that it provides great education and research facilities. As a student at Stanford, I have been given plenty of opportunities for career and self-grooming and have learned a lot of new things by being in the company of native speakers. It’s safe to mention that quality education or research always underpins an excellent teaching and learning environment, and more than three-quarters of research conducted at Stanford University considered internationally excellent and world class. My experience with Stanford University has been great. I have found that it emphasizes graduate employability, which was a plus point for me, as I got a chance to land a job of desire under the guidance or supervision of the career counseling team at Stanford University. I came to the United States for higher studies, and as an international student, it was not easy for me to understand the culture of this country and to interact with locals efficiently. However, at Stanford University, I was provided with a lot of support. My professors and classmates helped me become socialized, as well as the head of our depar...