http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/tips-and-tricks/should-i-get-a-degree-or-learn-on-my-own.html Web Design Magazine Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:16:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/tips-and-tricks/should-i-get-a-degree-or-learn-on-my-own.html/comment-page-1/#comment-7659 Julie Stoddard Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:13:15 +0000 http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/?p=22#comment-7659 If you go to school, you can still learn on your own outside of class. What the classroom teaches will give you a basis to explore further on your own. If you have the money then go for the education or else go out on your own I say. If you go to school, you can still learn on your own outside of class. What the classroom teaches will give you a basis to explore further on your own. If you have the money then go for the education or else go out on your own I say.

]]> http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/tips-and-tricks/should-i-get-a-degree-or-learn-on-my-own.html/comment-page-1/#comment-7651 jotaeme Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:43:30 +0000 http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/?p=22#comment-7651 Yes, it depends, but the base of knowledge that you can learn getting a degree can let you boost your skills learning by yourself. I remember tons of stuff that I learned by myself but I actually appreciated my years at University and how hard it was. However, I think it would depend also about the field you are... Yes, it depends, but the base of knowledge that you can learn getting a degree can let you boost your skills learning by yourself. I remember tons of stuff that I learned by myself but I actually appreciated my years at University and how hard it was. However, I think it would depend also about the field you are…

]]> http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/tips-and-tricks/should-i-get-a-degree-or-learn-on-my-own.html/comment-page-1/#comment-797 Karinne Legault Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:31:53 +0000 http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/?p=22#comment-797 A good portfolio can do wonders in the Web Design business. Depending on the agency, I'm pretty sure more would look at your experience (portfolio) than your education. Let's face it, most of what you learn in school are bad habits (FrontPage and tables for layout), so I believe that most Web Design companies will be more willing to hire someone who's coding is up to standards and has a creative mind, than one who's education has led him/her down the wrong paths. I hope this helps! A good portfolio can do wonders in the Web Design business. Depending on the agency, I’m pretty sure more would look at your experience (portfolio) than your education. Let’s face it, most of what you learn in school are bad habits (FrontPage and tables for layout), so I believe that most Web Design companies will be more willing to hire someone who’s coding is up to standards and has a creative mind, than one who’s education has led him/her down the wrong paths. I hope this helps!

]]> http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/tips-and-tricks/should-i-get-a-degree-or-learn-on-my-own.html/comment-page-1/#comment-754 Daniel Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:57:54 +0000 http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/?p=22#comment-754 What about from an employment point of view? Will a prospective employer, be it an agency or direct if you're a freelancer, look for a degree or other qualification, or does a good portfolio mean more? What about from an employment point of view? Will a prospective employer, be it an agency or direct if you’re a freelancer, look for a degree or other qualification, or does a good portfolio mean more?

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