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 means further education has become a non-negotiable part of schooling. Despite this, there are also many who argue that attending school 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 schooling and developing soft abilities, while also evaluating which side is considered to be more vital to success.