Uganda, Jan. 24 -- The worth of a degree is not just in the parchment and reputation it brings, but also in how individuals use their education to develop their lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

What one does with their degree is significantly more important than just having the diploma. A degree is a tool, a gateway to information, and it is the actions taken afterward that establish its true value.

Upon completing my secondary education, I applied at the prestigious Makerere University, carefully selecting the courses I wanted to pursue; Law, Environmental science, Economics and Development Studies. I scored so high in high school that I could be admitted for all these courses! In the end, I settled for a degree in Develop...