What does it mean to be well-educated? Book smart vs. Street smart

In modern day 21st century, being well-educated is certainly affiliated with the achievement of numerous degrees and certificates.

She spent all her days in the library, and now she’s completed her Master’s degree with top notch marks! Is she well-educated? Maybe, but not quite. He dropped out of college halfway through but with that cunning mouth of his, he can get himself into anywhere! Is he well-educated? Perhaps, but not really.

It’s as if the word well-educated is having an identity crisis! What does it mean, really? It’s a matter of street-smart vs. book smart. The typical Victorian lady may be well-mannered and all, but she really doesn’t have the necessary knowledge to survive a real crisis. As for the book smart guy, when it comes to asking a girl out on a date, he’s clueless! Now I may be exaggerating a bit but what I’m trying to say is that well-educated person needs to be well-rounded, a mixture of both street smart AND book smart. This person is sociable, can think outside of a textbook yet can also benefit from textbook knowledge. Eureka! That there, madames and monssieurs, is what I call a well-educated individual.