Do you think that university can help you to succeed? Would you go to the university now or not?

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📚 If you read Robert Kiyosaki's book, you probably know the answer.

On the other hand, universities (and their programmes) still can offer you many things, such as:
– internship opportunities,
– student exchange program, 
– broader knowledge base,
– contacts...

(Unfortunately, not every student can get out of most of it and without ambition, the diploma is worthless – TBH, the most I got from extracurricular activities, not the university.)

Would you go to the university now or not?

Alexander Galitsky · Accepted Answer

only Hogwarts

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@rupgo Cool, so you travelled a lot because of your academic studies :) This opportunity is really good experience. :)

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@ag94 if you are wizard, no wonder :)

Alexis Augoustis · Answer

If you want to be a surgeon or similar please go to college. If you just like building things, then it is probably a waste of money and time. Learn by doing! Today the problem is not lack of information, is motivation to put in the hours.

Ruben Benarroch Esayag · Answer

Hey @busmark_w_nika ! im a Telecom engineer from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, in Madrid Spain, and a System engineer from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas Venezuela :) I've been coding since i was 18th but is true that most of what i do and the knowledge for all my startups has come after the university

Ruben Benarroch Esayag · Answer

Definetly I would recomend it! Theres more than the actual university knowledge program, there's social skills, network that will hep you for life, getting out of your comfort zone, etc, etc that will shape you as an individual. Unless somehow in the way you can create a unicorn... i do think university is a must! maybe im a bigger fan cuz i did two degrees

Ahmad Khan · Answer

Obviously University give expsoures

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@rupgo Ruben, that sounds pretty cool! What did you study and at which universities? :)

Violetta Chernobuk · Answer

University can definitely help you succeed, but its value largely depends on your goals, field, and the resources you need to thrive. For fields with structured knowledge, like engineering, medicine, or law, university provides a solid foundation, essential skills, and sometimes required credentials. Additionally, universities offer networking opportunities, mentorship, and access to resources that can be game-changers early in a career.

That said, for fields where skills can be self-taught or learned through practical experience—like some areas of tech, design, or entrepreneurship—success can be achieved through other paths, such as bootcamps, online courses, or real-world projects. With today’s access to information, it's possible to gain expertise without a degree, especially if you're motivated and know how to self-direct your learning.

Do you think that university can help you to succeed? Would you go to the university now or not?

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