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/^t/A very common opinion that one can notice among people is that, it is much more prestigious to be well-educated even if we put off the economic side of life. And it is true, we would probably agree that education meets some kind of respect from others. However, is it only the respect educated people spend hours reading and studying for. Every well-educated person would supposingly answer - No. Although such people gain some level of self-realisation, there is always something they desire to see, to study closely, etc. But here comes the most perceivable drawback, that is money. This inability to widen one's horizons because of pure financial reasons, may be for many educated people disappointing. Such a situation permits only theoretical development which can be satisfactory only partially.