This chapter critically examines the integration of group work in higher education as a means of cultivating both academic knowledge and interpersonal competencies for professional success. It explores the benefits and challenges of group learning, acknowledging ambivalence arising from unequal contributions, stereotype threat, and inefficient dynamics. Despite such tensions, group work is presented as essential preparation for diverse, team-oriented contexts. Peer interaction develops not only content mastery but also empathy, communication, and leadership. The chapter highlights the tension between individual and collective learning, advocating for scaffolding as a structured, inclusive approach. Principles such as contingency, fading, and responsibility transfer ensure equitable, meaningful, and enduring group learning experiences.