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Education's great, but I still think common sense often beats a university degree. Why don't they teach more real-life skills?
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Edited 14 SEPT 2026
Education's great, but I still think common sense often beats a university degree. Why don't they teach more real-life skills?
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I've been thinking a lot about how education systems often feel outdated. Why don't we teach more about navigating real life?
I think the education system needs a serious overhaul. Are we really teaching kids skills for the real world, or just how to take tests?
Education is so much more than grades. When did we start equating knowledge with test scores instead of real skills and creativity?
An education might get you in the door, but experience often seems to be the real key to success. Why is that?
Do we really need a college degree for every job? Some of the smartest people I know never set foot in a classroom.
Is it just me, or does it feel like every new job requires a degree in 'who-you-know' rather than actual skills?
Do degrees even matter anymore? With online courses popping up everywhere, is a traditional education starting to lose its value?