Life Experience
There are two types of education; that which is learned from a book and that which is learned through experience. They are both valid and both important. For many careers both are necessary. We all want our doctors to have experience, but first they need to attend medical school to learn the basics. This is true in many other areas of life as … Keep Reading → well. Throughout history many careers have required an apprenticeship before allowing a person to be employed. The logic that for some jobs the only way to truly learn is by doing is as valid today as it ever was. This is very common in trade jobs such as electricians and plumbers. Colleges and universities often recognize the value of life experience. Many of them offer college credit and will excuse you from some college requirements if your life experience matches what the course teaches. This can be a great way to earn college credits at no cost.
