In today’s society, the decision as to enter universities or not is usually a topic of debate for any high school graduate. Many think that pursuing tertiary education is the most vital factor in achieving prominence in life, while others believe that it is a waste of time to spend years on getting a bachelor’s degree as the information taught in universities is mostly theoretical. Personally, I am a fervent proponent of the former idea and in this essay, I would argue that the knowledge gained in universities could, nevertheless, be applicable to real life situations.