In today’s world, there seems to be an increasingly loud call for youngsters to drop college and pursue some other career (trades, military, other…) and with the rise of AI, many fear their jobs will be replaced. The thing is is that the world is changing and moving faster each day. Many people are panicking and scared for the future. The smart ones however are using this new era to their advantage.
Let me explain…
Today, more people are going to college than ever before, pursuing all sorts of diverse career paths from Engineering to Business to Healthcare and more. There are many people on the internet that say college is pointless, especially if you want to be an entrepreneur or creator. The thing is they are not wrong, but they miss mentioning the bigger picture…
You see, college is not just about the grades you get, it is about the people you meet and the opportunities you take advantage of. Think of it, you are sitting in a university that has access to some of the smartest people on the planet. If you focus solely on getting a perfect 4.0 GPA but neglect internships, networking with high-value individuals, and building your skills up, then that indeed would be a waste.
So no, stop thinking that college is a scam. At the end of the day, many things in your life is a product of what you decide to make it. You can either make college a productive 4 years or a waste of time.
Be wise with your choices.
They will build your future.
Until next week, Luke.