Which is Better, Education or Experience →

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Education usually refers to someone's higher learning, aka their university degree. Compare this to experience that provides learning from completing first-hand, practical tasks and immersing yourself in real-world situations.

Authors in the field of self-help and personal development often delve into the debate of education versus experience, exploring what can be learned from each.

Consider a deep-sea diver. Would a theoretical class or firsthand experience be more beneficial? The answer, echoing the phrase 'experience is the best teacher', suggests that direct personal experiences can be more impactful than secondhand knowledge.

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” – Albert Einstein.

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” – Chinese Proverb.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” This quote from Mahatma Gandhi underscores the urgency of continuous learning, encouraging us to seize every opportunity to expand our knowledge.

Education and Experience Find Each Other in the Career Development Center →

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This picture of the Idaho State University Career Development Center focuses on the most critical questions: Education or Experience? Education 1st, and then what?

The book “Why Professionals Use LinkedIn for Networking and More: Optimizing, Focusing, and Keeping Your Profile Current” was written by an alumnus of this particular university and was held by a student working in the center. A lifetime of experience

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Note from Lance Erickson, Ed.D. Director at Idaho State University

• Idaho State University

• Pocatello, Idaho, United States

• Brent: Thank you for recently sending a few copies of your books. We at the ISU Career Center have greatly enjoyed and learned from them.  Thank you for sharing your insights and wisdom! -Lance Erickson
  
  

Note from Brandon Street > Southern Utah State University

Brent, Thank you for being willing to share your knowledge! I appreciate reading these books and learning from your experience to help our students better. All the best,

Brandon Street   |   Director - Career & Professional Development
Career & Professional Development Center
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Sharwan Smith 204F  | 

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Shelly Robinson <> University of Chicago

Hi Brent,

Thank you for your kind offer, and I am always happy to share strong content with my students.12520 Havenwood Pass, Cedar Lake, IN 46303. All the best,

Shelly L. Robinson, Ph.D.Director of Career Services 
Sr. Program Development Officer Committee on International Relations MA Program in Computational Social Science The University of Chicago 5736 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Room 103773.834.1621 Shelly.Robinson@UChicago.edu