Oct 29 • General discussion
College Isn’t for Everyone (And That’s Okay)
College Isn’t for Everyone (And That’s Okay)
For years, the message was clear:
Go to college.
Get a degree.
Land a great job.
Live happily ever after.
But here’s the reality check nobody warned us about:
College isn’t a magic ticket. It’s not the only path to success. And it sure as hell isn’t for everyone.
If you’ve ever sat in a classroom and felt completely disconnected from the lectures, the pressure, or the purpose—you’re not broken. You’re not lazy. You’re just not built to follow a path that wasn’t designed with you in mind.
And that’s okay.
The Pressure to Pick a Path
At 18, you’re expected to:
- Choose a major
- Take out thousands in student loans
- Decide your life’s direction based on very limited life experience
That’s a lot to put on someone who just learned how to do laundry two months ago.
The truth? College can be a great option—for some people. But it shouldn’t be the default. And it shouldn’t be forced on you like a one-size-fits-all solution.
The Cost of Following the Crowd
College debt is real. And it’s brutal.
Tens of thousands of dollars just to figure out who you are and maybe discover you don’t want to work in that field anyway?
That’s not a smart investment. That’s a gamble.
Some people graduate inspired. Others graduate confused, overworked, and underpaid.
That doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means the system is flawed.
What Are the Other Options?
Let’s get one thing straight: success has many paths. College is just one of them.
Here are a few others:
- Trade school (plumbers, welders, electricians are in high demand—and make bank)
- Apprenticeships (learn while you earn)
- Starting a small business
- Freelancing or gig work
- Tech bootcamps or certifications
- Working your way up from an entry-level job
- Taking a gap year to travel, volunteer, or explore your passions
There’s no shame in choosing a different road. There’s power in knowing what works for you.
What Really Matters
In the real world, employers care about:
- Skills
- Work ethic
- Experience
- Attitude
- How fast you can learn and adapt
A degree helps in some industries. But in others, it’s completely irrelevant.
So don’t let anyone shame you for not taking the college route. What matters is your willingness to grow, learn, and show up for yourself.
That can’t be taught in a lecture hall.
Let’s talk about it.
Did you go to college? Are you skipping it? Dropping out? Struggling with the pressure to go?
Whatever your story is, it’s valid. And you’re not alone.
Call to Action
Chapter 4 of I Just Turned 18—WTF!!! breaks the myth that college is the only way.
If you’re unsure what your next step is, this chapter might be exactly what you need.
Grab the book, read the chapter, and take the pressure off your shoulders.
[Insert book purchase link]
Affirmation of the Week
I do not need to follow someone else’s path to be successful.
I am allowed to find my own.
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College Isn’t for Everyone (And That’s Okay)
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