Completing university education has become more prevalent as years have passed. With many educational institutes, world leaders, and parents enforcing the importance of completing it, which makes it hard to deny that college has become a non-negotiable part of schooling. However, there are also many who would argue that attending university is overly idealised, and that having practical life skills is much more crucial in succeeding. This essay will examine both the advantages and disadvantages of completing college and developing soft skills, while also evaluating which side is considered to be more vital to succeess.