{"id":24040,"date":"2017-12-05T16:00:35","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learning-mind.com\/?p=24040"},"modified":"2017-12-05T16:00:35","modified_gmt":"2017-12-05T14:00:35","slug":"alternatives-going-to-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learning-mind.com\/alternatives-going-to-college\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Alternatives to Going to College That Can Lead You to Success in Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s a result of pressure, the pressure that comes from their parents, friends, and society in general. It seems like people forgot one simple truth along the way: not everyone is eager enough to take part in the traditional model of higher education. Simply put, going to college is not for everyone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Besides this one, there are many other ways to spend your time and money more rationally. According to the research, the total cost of tuition and fees for an in-state student at a public university for a four-year degree would reach almost $40 thousand<\/a> \u2013 not to mention private universities. With so much money at stake, you could easily launch a private business.<\/p>\n We live in the digital era, which enables you to attend online courses, webinars, and conferences. Technology allows you to expand the network of professional acquaintances and learn from the most successful entrepreneurs worldwide.<\/p>\n But there is so much more to be discussed, so keep reading and you\u2019ll find out what to do if you catch yourself thinking, \u201cI don\u2019t want to go to college<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n Real life can bring you unimaginable opportunities if you are brave enough to give them a try. You don\u2019t have to limit yourself to the standard model of education<\/a> in order to make a big breakthrough. Here are 7 alternatives to college<\/strong> for you to explore in that regard.<\/p>\n Our first suggestion is kind of an in-between solution for individuals who would like to continue learning but don\u2019t like the idea of going to college<\/strong>. A lot of young people strongly believe that it\u2019s more logical to choose interesting courses by themselves than to learn what the system orders you to learn.<\/p>\n Luckily enough, there are lots of online studying services, which already changed the way students approach the current education system<\/a>. This tool allows you to study online and earn a real degree in various areas of expertise.<\/p>\n Using it gives you the privilege of watching courses from high-class instructors. This allows you to follow your own pace with video lectures and complete digital assignments.<\/p>\n Have you ever heard of Mark Zuckerberg or David Geffen? How about Steve Wozniak, Arash Ferdowsi, or Matt Mullenweg? Okay, we know you did.<\/p>\n Well, it turns out that these and many other extremely successful business people<\/a> don\u2019t have a college degree<\/strong>. Still,\u00a0it didn\u2019t stop them from making millions or even billions of dollars.<\/p>\n You should keep this in mind while launching your own business one day. A vast majority of modern enterprises don\u2019t even require huge investments and stylish offices. All you have to do is make a good plan and choose one of those simple but very effective business ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, this sounds like a great alternative to going to college, doesn\u2019t it? Traveling around the world is very popular among students these days because it helps them to meet different people and cultures. It\u2019s some sort of a new age quest for the meaning of life<\/a> and your purpose in this world.<\/p>\n At the same time, it gives you enough time and space to clear your head and decide what to do next. If you decide for the backpacking experience, it won\u2019t cost you too much, either.<\/p>\n And you will probably learn a language or two in the meantime, which is one more benefit of being a young traveler.<\/p>\n Chasing careers, many kids forget or neglect their artistic talents. You will hardly ever hear someone saying that he or she wants to be a poet or a painter these days. It\u2019s just not the mindset that our society taught us to nurture and appreciate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n However, you would be surprised to learn how joyful it is to become an artist. You can practice music, take part in a talent show, paint, write, or dance.<\/p>\n Artists create their own universes, breaking the boundaries of everyday routine. If you feel like 9 to 5 job is not the best option for you, perhaps you belong to this group<\/a>.<\/p>\n Although some people consider volunteering to be easy, boring, and meaningless, this activity makes a lot of sense for millions of volunteers around the globe.<\/p>\n This is not only your chance to give a small contribution to the higher cause but also the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge of the subject.<\/p>\nGoing to college is not the only way<\/h3>\n
1. Online education<\/h4>\n
2. Start your own business<\/h4>\n
3. Travel the world<\/h4>\n
4. Develop your artistic talent<\/h4>\n
5. Become a volunteer<\/h4>\n