University graduate might have much higher potential to learn(and get teached), while solo coder hero may not be able to learn anything other than he wants to.

University graduate might have much higher potential to learn(and get teached), while solo coder hero may not be able to learn anything other than he wants to. Graduates are used to being teached and that's what many employers expect from them, they want you to absorb some not so cool knowledge and get used to it without any questions.