Some people who have been successful in society don't attribute their success to the theoretical knowledge they learned from their university. Do you agree that theoretical knowledge is not as valuable as expected?

Some people seem to have had successful careers without any experience in

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education.

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may be true in some cases, but I do not agree with the notion that the

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gained from college is of little value to one’s career advancement. By learning basic

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students are able to gain an insight into the concepts and principles of their majors, which paves the way for their career success in the future.

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kind of

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could not be acquired outside

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,

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as some mechanical

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and medical

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, which would become a bar to promotion for those who lack these.

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, a worker who is trained to just repair an engine is incapable of designing an engine, as he does not know the relevant mechanical

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about the impacts of different metals on the functioning of engines or how to save energy, lowering the use of gasoline and improving energy efficiency at the same time.

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, a nurse who does not have relevant medical

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could not receive a job opportunity as a doctor

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. Both of them may end up with manual work during their whole life,

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as working as a mechanic or caring for patients with mental illness.

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, people who attend

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to learn relevant courses would gain a competitive edge over those who do not, which is more likely to help them achieve fame and wealth in the future.

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, theoretical

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should not be overvalued. In some cases, many

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have developed based on empirical

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,

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as hotel management. In order to achieve success in

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field, the hotel staff regardless of whether he is a

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or a manager need to put into practice, rather than

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theories

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blindly. In conclusion, theoretical

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, especially

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is gained from

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, is important for most people who want to gain

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insight into their majors or to achieve career success

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a tertiary-level qualification,

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practical experience is more important in some fields.