Education: does it always have to take place in the classroom?

Proper education does take place in the classroom, the place where you learned to count, solve, to read, to comprehend what you are reading, to interact, and so many other stuffs. I cannot say that what I leaned from my school is useless, because pretty much I grow up to be educated. Basically what I learned from school developed the things that I have learned from my home then let me grow into a more learned person. I believe that the classroom is a training ground, it is not just about the abc's, the thesis, the exams, but I think it is also on our attitude, priorities, and values. Although I did not limit my growth on the classroom alone.

The value of a traditional education is that it gives you the opportunity to place credentials on your resume. Degrees and certifications are seen by prospective employers as credentials. A traditional education is also required in certain fields like healthcare. However, a traditional education does not mean that you necessarily have all of the skills you need to succeed in the workplace. To prove you have the skills you need to be able to cite specific examples on your resume and maybe even have a portfolio of your work. If you combine a strong resume and portfolio with a degree or certification, you will have a much better shot at your dream job. You really need both types of education- traditional and practical- to succeed. Take care!