WATCH: B.E. on the Street – Essential Lessons Learned Outside the Classroom

As the saying goes, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. And many put theirs to good use—while ensuring at least a running start in the workforce—by attaining undergraduate, graduate, and advanced degrees. Though higher education can be the key to success, it alone oftentimes doesn’t cut it when it comes to overall life success.

As part of our continuing back-to-school coverage, BlackEnterprise.com asked New Yorkers, “What are lessons you learned outside the classroom that you didn’t learn in it?” Take a look:

Videographer: Kahliah Laney