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Why i have skipped high school and left university? - Lychnobius - Aug 11, 2019
Keep learning online, skip high school, forget about university and save money for new projects was my motto when i started into IM!
Yes, it may be wrong, but i skipped high school all the time and still all my grades were A, except History, Music and Art that i never wanted, but were forced back then as those stupid AF teachers never had anything real to offer.
What you can do, that i did?
- Pick a niche you really love.
- Learn at least some basic Web design, Graphics design and Wordpress related things.
- Going into programming is not a bad idea and i recommend learning PHP or even further AI and automation.
- Never buy a car, phone, vacation with the first money you earn.
Something may change tomorrow. Have some money spared for your IM future, no matter if you have or do not have a day job.
With no money or optional with less than $200 you can still build something profitable.
I went to UNI and left the 3rd year because i found it useless, having a diploma lay somewhere where my parents keep their most precious stuff, being "proud" of a basic achievement. University is a waste of time and money if you are an average person. University is for people below average.
Respect to the exceptions, as there always are people, but they also struggled and spent a lot before getting their first cent. Imagine that DEBT on you or your parents after you complete your university!
Everything is available online, you do not need to pay for someone that is dumb, but somehow got a diploma and is a teacher, to teach you stuff the wrong way. Avoid buying books and methods to get rich quick.
RE: Why i have skipped high school and left university? - ShadowJacker - Aug 11, 2019
Good tips here, it's all about opportunity and being smart with what you do & earn.
Where I grew up so much pressure is put on you to go to university, schools don't even talk about an IF, it's WHEN. I didn't go to uni myself and it worked out really well.
The thing I disagree with, and this is subjective - teachers usually do want the best for you, and most aren't "dumb AF". Sometimes you get a teacher that's a straight up asshole who doesn't care, but from my personal experience most do care, you just need to chat with them, they deal with a lot of shit.
RE: Why i have skipped high school and left university? - Lychnobius - Aug 11, 2019
(Aug 11, 2019 06:31 PM)Cosmic Tit Wrote: Good tips here, it's all about opportunity and being smart with what you do & earn.
Where I grew up so much pressure is put on you to go to university, schools don't even talk about an IF, it's WHEN. I didn't go to uni myself and it worked out really well.
The thing I disagree with, and this is subjective - teachers usually do want the best for you, and most aren't "dumb AF". Sometimes you get a teacher that's a straight up asshole who doesn't care, but from my personal experience most do care, you just need to chat with them, they deal with a lot of Clay Davis.
Yes, there are good teachers i must agree, but the region i used to live, trust me 90% were bad involved in politics and employed by political party so it depends on where you are from.
RE: Why i have skipped high school and left university? - Spaark - Aug 11, 2019
While this is good advice, you'll miss out on a lot of networking. Personally, the thing I enjoyed about University most was having an "in" with people and companies that only certain connections can give you.
Also, if you want to do anything such as Law, Medicine or Dentistry.... this is terrible advice.
But yeah, IT.... probably best to just watch your SkillShare videos I guess. I've never been interested in that sort of career.
RE: Why i have skipped high school and left university? - Condoms - Aug 11, 2019
I live practically in middle of nowhere.. I did study IT/Computer Science in school..
But around me there is no jobs like that. I'm stuck in retail. Yuck.
RE: Why i have skipped high school and left university? - Mix - Aug 11, 2019
I left Uk college on my 2nd years as It was just stupid. So I know what you mean
RE: Why i have skipped high school and left university? - duplex - Aug 12, 2019
It's all about preference, do what you feel is right