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Chapter 4: Education vs Real-World Skills ............................................................................. 41

What University Teaches You .............................................................................................. 41

Theory ................................................................................................................................. 41

Academic Thinking ............................................................................................................ 42

What Industry Expects .......................................................................................................... 42

Execution ............................................................................................................................ 42

Ownership ........................................................................................................................... 44

Practical Tools .................................................................................................................... 45

Bridging the Gap .................................................................................................................... 46

Online Courses ................................................................................................................... 46

Internships .......................................................................................................................... 47

Case Studies ........................................................................................................................ 47

Freelance Projects .............................................................................................................. 48

Shifting from Student to Professional .................................................................................. 48

Final Thoughts ....................................................................................................................... 49