RE: Self vs. formal education

["Swallow, William" <WSwallow -at- courion -dot- com>]

On a resume, I think formal education wins, hands-down. A MS/MA/whatever,
officially granted and endorsed by an established institution sticks right
out and says you did the time, did the work, and passed.

Now what you actually get out of formal education vs. self-education is a
completely different thing. People learn in different ways. 

I learn by doing, and though formal education gives me some context with
which to work, I don't truly learn anything worth remembering unless I get
my hands dirty.

So if you're looking for something that works on paper, go formal. If you're
looking for something to broaden/enhance your knowledge, do whatever works
best for you.

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