It's a YES for me! It's the basis of where we acquire theoretical information that we need from this world. Then after graduating, it is then you apply what you have known as hands-on learning.
Though we do have a lot of cases of undergraduates who climb themselves on the top of the success ladder is because of their perseverance and focus to hit their goals. But it still boils down to this certain piece of paper to shove the faces of the company executives during promotions.
A thought provoking topic indeed.
RE: Education Debate#1 : Is it still relevant in this changing world??