College/University degree

An expensive piece of paper, that takes 3 to 4 years to acquire, testifying you are able to do an entry level job that can be learnt in a week.

And yes, this applies to STEM degrees as well.

If you want to pursue arts, don't study for a degree, just do the art thing you want to do and build your portfolio that way.

If you want to get into STEM, find a way to get the cheapest, entry-level, and accreddited qualification, get a job and then work your way up.

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