Should You Go To College?
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Should you go to college? I remember asking myself this and wanted to share my thoughts on it. I hope this is helpful to someone as I don't want to give anyone bad advice! I do have student loans but it ain't so bad!
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Okay real talk? This video made me cry. I'm currently struggling with my life choices as I spent the last three years in community college, and suddenly cannot afford to go to university to finish my bachelors. No bank would give me a loan, and not even Uncle Sam gave me enough. So here I sit with the next three years of my life totally empty without a goal in mind and I've been freaking out. I've been told all my life I should go to college, and suddenly when I realize I can't I feel like a terrible person. I want to design and program videogames. It's what I wanted to do since I was 8. So as I sit here wringing this it tears, I can say this video really hit home for me, and it really does make me realize I don't need college... I just need determination to learn what I need on my own. Thank you.
Dude. You got this. This message made me tear up a little bit. This is exactly why I made this video - I'm glad it helped you - there are so many ways to get into the video game industry - sure - college is one way - but I'm sure there are a million others. Hound people on social media that work in your field - find out where they hang out - what things they go to - go to those things and be sincere and flatter with your incredible interest in video games. im sure this college thing was a big bummer for you but I know you can find a way to make it work despite this road block - i've hit so many - and you just have to find another way.
p.s. im proud of you for posting this!
I wouldn't say you wasted three years if college, even when applying for an internship, job, apprenticeship or hosting an event it is a great one up that you have on the competition. I would say that having even a general associates shows that you are a dedicated person and that you are craving experience. Most companies or colleges are not always looking for a proper degree to fill in a position or class. If you can show them you have the experience it can pay off majorly because companies WANT TO PAY FOR YOUR COLLEGE or help pay, because it shows that you are interested in their work aspect and field.As well as when they do pay for you they know that they will get much more out of you being educated and using that work experience in the real world. Go to zip recruiter or your local community college board and look for Opportunites to get involved in events or other activities it helped me a lot. It has happened to several of my friends also, the computer science field is still growing and many companies and colleges are looking for people that are in your situation. In the end, college is not what guarantees the job its the experience and you can use that to your advantage. So don't give up hope yet!
Nick Campbell I fill sorry for you for passing through that
Nick Campbell :
I've payed 170,000$ and they still haven't given me a degree.
Lame
i guess they didn't teach you how to spell...
You don't need one to tell how good you are, they may be important for medicine or law but In the end, they're just a piece of paper a business gives you after you pay them enough
That's freaking lame
I started working at 17. I now have a new car, my own place that I furnished myself, a 401K, paying for a vacation to Japan. All by the age of 22.
I give credit to those that stick it out in college to achieve a higher status and education. At the end of it you’ll be earning more than most of us blue collars and service men. But many us couldn’t fathom going that far into debt
This quote might be stupid but..
“If you’re not happy trying to reach your goal, you’re not gonna be happy when you get there”
S o t r u e d o o d ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Most of the time it's true.
Yeah most of the time that’s true but I wasn’t happy getting ready to take an entrance exam and I’m proud of myself for passing and getting into the school :/ although that is pretty relatable
Huh, that's why were all depressed :)
I'm a teacher, and I believe education does need to change. It is still too much like an assembly line/factory to be of much use to students, and every curriculum needs updating, pruning, or adding to.
Glenn_o'Schner I like u. I like u very much
See you say that but those who give loans and scholarships would think they wouldn't make a profit out of all of those changes. Imagine how the universities think of the audacity of changing textbooks that are outdated by decades and establish new systems that would produce better results than there outdated system of infinite tests and homework worksheets that in the end just disappear from people's memories.
Those who give out scholarships would definitely make a profit out of changing the system. As for those giving out loans, it's possible they would too - a better system means more people would want to attend, which means more loans. As for these universities that you think are made of snobbish, stuck-up board members, that's absolutely not true. Most of the people that manage most of universities would welcome a chance to improve and get more students, but they need a big push in the right direction - they're too paralyzed by their own system. Many presidents and deans set out to make slow or small changes over their time, but they need to know that they can make big changes, too.
Fun Fact: prior to the formation of the Department of Education in 1979 the American educational system was ranked 2nd best in the world as opposed to now when it's ranked 37th, even though it's 5th in terms of money spent per student. (I keep hearing conflicting reports about exactly where it's ranked in that regard, but it's consistently in the top five.)
I have an answer to the question "did college ruin me?" I'd say no because if you weren't here making us happy by making funny videos and sharing your experiences with us we wouldn't be who we are because you have a place in each of our hearts and that little part would make us who we are now. So thank you Alex for these videos and making me laugh . love you alex
Thanks! I love this
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Fortnite and ROBLOX Gaming it was on accident and I changed it
True.
Alex: I feel like Im giving a dad speech.
Me: I could really use one of those dad speech’s now and then.
I agree
I am a student teacher and I approve this video
you could say it's "approved trash"
So a student teacher is actually a teacher in training, they are learning to become teachers, it's not that that teach students xD
Trash Animations what you just hurts my brain😛
Good work
So... teacher in training
All the dislikes are from teachers and parents
All 9 of them
All 11 of them
Joel Villa all 12 of them
All 16 of them
Tru so tru
'Actually I read a couple of Wikipedia pages, and ive been winging it ever since'. - Dammit Alex how did you know my secret?!
Lol
I have forgotten all of the algebra I learned in college. 🙃
Same
Me too
Same
I've forgotten what I learned yesterday
Yennie Fer I forgot all of the algebra I learned last week...
Crap. I have algebra homework.
depending on the field you work in experience would counter the college years
Hi
An young, educated applicant isn't hard to find. A young, educated applicant with EXPERIENCE is what they're looking for, now.
zero BRUTHA! I HAVE FOUND YOU AT LAST!
I'm going to college to be a teacher but why the heck do I have to pay 100k for 4 years and going to be getting 35k a year to be a teacher. College is stupid man
Trash Animations going to college to be a teacher as well. Thankfully New York has a good program for teachers. Not having to pay that much to become a teacher is great
Yo Issa Me im not going into debt though. And its shitty to you but its what i want to do. Dont care what anyone says. I knew going in that it wasnt ths best field. But im also not going to drown myself in debt to become a lawyer or doctor because a. That isnt what i want to do and b. There is no gurantee that ill be able to live the life i want. I dont want to live living paycheck to paycheck paying back debts while paying off bills.
Yo Issa Me
You know what the difference between being a teacher and getting and art degree is? Theres always a job for a teacher rather than becoming an artist, being a teacher has benefits such as health insurance etc. Sure it doesn't pay well but the world needs teachers, someone has to do it. So your whole comment makes no sense to me
Trash Animations you right
Yeah, a prime example of the college plan flaw. However, it's pretty much a requirement to do so if teaching is what you want to do. Have you considered alternative college approaches? Community colleges tend to be cheaper. You can also look into CLEP testing for college credits or going through an online school. I would recommend looking into a program called "Unbound" (preciously called "College Plus"). They can help you find the education you need at the least expensive price. Best wishes to you, mate.
Poor Alex. I'm so sorry u had to go through all of that trouble just to go to college. But look at u now. A successful CZcamsr with tons of fans. And I'm one of your many fans. Glad u made it this far.
I think he's saying he's one of Alex's fans
Odin Hayes It's ok, but I think you misread my comment. I was trying to say that Alex is the successful CZcamsr and I'm one of his many fans.
adZinco Exactly.
Odin Hayes Are you stupid?
The 5 main people who make me want to be a youtuber.
5: Alex
4: James theoddsonesout
3: jacksepticeye
2: team edge
1: (my youtuber crush) Markiplier
I choose option S
Come from a nation that pays for your college
Silver 14 yes, but is gunsmithing offered?
Im going to get a scholarship to go to Juilliard im determined
I love this. Push yourself and even if you are rejected 50 times try again cause something will work on the 51st
You got this!
Thanks so much support on youtube
That's my dream college as well! My mom doesn't really think I can do it but I'm still gonna work super hard so that someday I can go there! 😄 Good luck to you! You've got this!💕
Sanoodle yes you can doooo it
computer science is one of those fields were you dont REALLY have to go to college. You can learn most languages on your own... and if you cant... its probably not an important computer programming language. Sadly however, its hard to build a network like the one you can build during your college years.
omg - i agree so hard! I ran out of time but I could have talked about this for another hour I feel like - networking is such an integral part of college.
itsAlexClark wtf is networking
Building a network is pretty important once you get into the real world (im assuming you havn't already... neither have I) I'm not sure how to explain networking but its pretty much the amount of people(primarily people in power) that you know. For example if you go to college for computer science and become friends with a guy. You then realize that this friend is the son of the owner of google. If you ever apply at google you should have an advantage over somebody who doesnt have any connections to the company. This is a pretty extreme example but i guess it gets the point across
Computer science isn't just programming. Programming is just a tiny, tiny aspect of it.
You don't need to go to college to learn about thing such as software engineering, but unfortunately, employers will expect you to have a degree in a related field and will probably turn you down if you don't.
Title "Did college ruin me"
Me: Elementary screwed my life, middle school screwed my life, then there's college, uhg!
ChainsawE.B Don't forget *high school*
ChainsawE.B How did elementary screw you over?
Bullies are the worst in elemenary to middle school
For me, Elementary was the place where I actually learned to be a good person making it very helpful. Middle School/Junior High School though was kind of just a boring 2 years down the drain. (yes my Junior High School only had 7th and 8th grade while my Elementary had Kindergarten to 6th grade)
Brandon Huynh Bullies
I hope this will be trending
Education is utterly important, the way it is packaged and given to us in forms of HS and College is not. (sure if you're in medicine or law, it is)
One shoe doesn't fit all and the same is for college, it isn't for everyone. The reason we're so entitled to 'go to college' as utterly essential is because it has been like that generations before us, the only path they knew was through college so they imposed that outdated mentality on us too, they were not living in the Internet era so clearly they demonise every other path because because they don't understand the opportunity this Internet thing bought (talking in general public mentality)
In the end, all they teach is how to score good on tests and follow instructions (no matter if you remember the thing you read after or not). Your life isn't dependent on a piece of paper from a business (that's what colleges are), it depends on what you actually do in that time called lifetime.
(rant over)
If you don't have that piece of paper, you won't get hired. Sorry but that is the way it goes.
@@linusmlgtips2123 Not true. At least not with a lot of jobs now. Jobs now require experience, not a degree. I've known people who became managers without going to college. They got to the top of their careers after dropping out and are making good money.
You don't need a piece of paper that says "I spent like 4 years sitting in a classroom, answering stuff that is shoved to my head so yeah I know about this thing". Nowadays, I've heard so many people get out of college and end up not getting accepted into a job even though they're on the honor roll because they have absolutely no experience in the field.
Sure, some courses offer experiences like culinary and medicine. You definitely need that. But there are courses like Journalism or Education or Business or, heck, even Art and Design. If you spend years in college and have nothing to show for other than a piece of paper, it's not gonna be enough.
Really. Nowadays, you don't need that. You can get it (in cases like being a doctor or a lawyer, you HAVE to get it) but I'd rather not waste 4 years of my life on something that I can learn through a more experienced individual online or otherwise. Going to college isn't the only route to having money anymore. You just gotta love what you do and stick with it even if it's hard.
Chaitanya Singh The reason why you go to college really shouldn’t be to learn anything, because you can learn practically anything with other resources (ie the internet) but the reason should be is that when you apply for practically any job, having a degree in some sort of related field, or having a degree at all will give you a massive leg up. The higher of an education you get, statistically you will make a significant amount more than you would if you just went to high school. In general, going to college or something similar is very useful if you are getting a job in the workforce. The reason why Alex had such a hard time is because he got a degree, but instead of using it and getting a higher paying job in the workforce which is what they are supposed to be used for, he became a CZcamsr. This isn’t a bad thing, just the problem is, is that he spent all that time and money on college for nothing. That’s why in his mind college is useless.
officaldaelight Honestly it really depends on the career. Some jobs require experience in the field and the degree doesn’t matter as much and is just a basic minimal plus one, like Video Game Programming, where companies mainly want lots of experience and a portfolio of games you made. On the other hand if you want to be a doctor or a lawyer (very easy examples, doesn’t need to be a high end job, there are others), you need to go to college because they want to see that you learned the materials and the skills needed. Also that 4 years of your life in college shows that you have the dedication, determination and drive to be able to accomplish the feat of getting your degree after years of college, because it’s no easy task. Many people don’t realize that their career is either more degree oriented or experience oriented, and spend time and money in the wrong one and have it not be nearly as valuable. In summary, degrees can be extremely useful in many cases, and are worth much more than credited.
I am a teacher and Alex, I have to say....I 100% agree with you! Not all jobs require college; in fact, many benefit more from hands-on experience! I ALWAYS make sure to add in vocational school or on the job training in addition to college whenever we discuss life choices after high school. Glad you're getting the message out there.
The only reason I still go, is because I need a diploma... Just how it works nowadays...
My name is Joey 5578जदह
You really don’t need to. There are plenty of ways to succeed in America that don’t need that. Most wealthy individuals don’t even have a degree.
Joe Harris That's because they made their OWN company
People People ya, and since it’s America you can do that also.
pleasechange myname but what if the company fails
“I’ve read a couple of Wikipedia articles and I’ve been winging it ever since.”
A.K.A my life in a nutshell
going to college in the fall, so this has great timing lol
Rising-Jay hi
Rising-Jay r u a patreon
Rising-Jay ur the real 1st
Carlos meza ima time traveler
One more thing, there is no rule that you can't go to college afterwards, heck you can go to college any time in your life (after High school) so don't push yourself or be disgraced if you're not in mentality/condition to going to college right after HS. Education is lifelong.
Ha in Germany its free. But if you life in the US you can go to technology collegue without spending so much and you can get even better jobs than with a university degree
really like ur vids and thank u for what u do
this made my day - thank you
Alex
No, thank u for ur awesome uploads
Ur not first
yeah! you go alex clark!📣
I'm happy to live somewhere where college is affordable and useful
Where so I can move there
Tell me where that is, that is the most magical place on Earth other than the places where it's always nice outside!
TELL PLEASE I want to go to college very cheap
Same
Bulgaria, fee is 300 leva (178 USD) per semester, there are 2 semesters in a year, so a total of 356 USD per year. Yeah I think that is quite affordable.
Honestly your vids are the best bro... not sure if people truly appreciate how long it takes to make an animation video, for it to be perfectly synchronized to your speech, etc... Keep up the good work
I just want to say this video needs to be seen by every young person. I went to engineering school and was fortunate enough to figure out after 1 year that it wasn’t what I wanted or needed. After accumulating $20,000 in debt for one year I came back home for community college, that didn’t deliver what I needed as far as knowledge, and I ended up starting my own business and it’s been pretty successful. Student debts were paid off and things are going well. College isn’t the only choice and I really wish young people would stop having that rhetoric rammed down their throats. I was fed it and bought it but luckily, I was able to see it wasn’t worth the expense before I was eye ball deep. Keep up the good work!
I never went to college after high school first thing that crossed my mind getting a job. Then I got a job easily with the right answers during the interview which by the way is nerve wreaking but I stayed calm and made it through. Then the next day my dad received a call from thosrs people I had an interview with and they said the words that I wanted to hear, " You're Hired" BEST day of my life.
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*Criticics and suggestions:* In some moments, can you talk about some issues or trends in CZcams, worldwide, or something, but with your honesty (for example, if you're in 2017, you can talk about PPAP dance, or something like that)?* I think that's a good chance if you can change it into animation and joke.
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Thank you bro Alex...
Josh Widi nice
I like comments like this!
Do another video 💯
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Stop Compla'tin😂
we need help
This is gonna be trending...
Yep
This video made me think about a lot. I will be entering my last year of High School. And i thought about college alot when i was in high school because teachers and parents always tell kids to go to college etc. And you brought up a great point about not going to college because you wanna be a youtuber. since i was young i love entertaining people and motivating others and love editing. And i slowly found youtube. And i been working to blow my youtube up. my decision of going to college was depending on youtube. depending if i blow up or not. trust i learn so many things well doing youtube. i learn so many things by myself. CZcams is a big key because, even though i loving making people laugh, or even pushing people im a shy kid. but its something about turning the camera on that just let all of the shyness go away. anyway college is really not in my mind. the reason why i still think about it , its because of my parents but i work hard on CZcams and im going to continue to do so. 1 year left of HS and we see were everything goes. Thanks man. i just found your channel btw
College is for learning, making connections, partying/doing things you can look back on and say you were stupid but don’t regret, making long lasting friends and it’s a golden ticket if chosen the right major
I agree. I feel like education is so important. Who agrees? Also, and please don't hate me for this, but I took Geometry and honestly, I like it. You'll use some of it eventually.
Austin B No shame in enjoying geometry. I actually enjoyed calculus... yep CALCULUS. My friends thought i was insane but as hard as it was, i enjoyed it 😂👌
Didn't think I'd use math when I was a kid. I'm not even in college for my chosen field. And I use math every damn day now.
Jeenifer Alberto Amen to Math. 😂👍🏾
Michaela M I feel ya. Math can be a pain sometimes, but hopefully, it gets better.
Austin B Finally, I thought I was the only one that likes geometry! I also like maths and everyone thinks I’m weird...
Ya can’t be ruined by college...
...if ya don’t go to college 😉
(go to college, kids - or don’t?)
ShockMouths k
ur first
Kid can't go to college (meh TOO SMART FOR COLLEGE)
Toutac Got em
ShockMouths ok surw
Idk which one is worst school or Alex sister
Zax Limeo school is worst
Zax Limeo school all the way
Both Alex sister works an a School, dun dun DUN
Isabella Miffwa idc if she was really was that bad she would be in
Jail.
She's not bad. Reneber a different video in his sister
Yeah... I got the 4 year degree, and not working in that field. That said, I joined the Marines, and was introduced to a completely different option, finished my contact and am now working... in that other field. Doing well too! For all those wondering about college... it really depends what you want to do. I’m 100% with ItsAlexClark on this one!
I'm so proud that I made it through college with no debt. It was stupid hard, I had to work 4 jobs at one point, but I did it in 3 years. No matter what I do, I'll be proud of myself for accomplishing that in my life. College did definitely feel horribly stupid at times, but I met people there that led me where I am today.
I haven't paid a penny for my studies and I don't have to in the future. (I live in Sweden)
in that case... *AUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH*
Why do we need to pay for something that is supposed to be so important? .-.
Greed
The US increased it's defense spending over $100B in just a few fiscal years, yet we can't afford to pay for the $75B it would cost to make college tuition free.
Because the value of a college degree would decrease if everyone could have one. It's kinda like a high school diploma. It's free to get as long as you pass high school, but because almost everyone has one, it doesn't mean anything if all you have is a high school education. The price is super expensive, but the reason why is debated so it's difficult to say why.
Not even joking, this video is so relatable. I went to college, did the whole 4 years at a state university. Because my parents kept telling me to get a higher education and don’t take over the family business. I’ve racked up somewhere up to $80,000-$100,000 between student loans and credit card debt. And BARELY graduated and got my degree (it was a Bachelors in the arts for Criminal Justice, I wanted to work in the District Attorneys office.) I worked as an intern for them for a whole year and found out In the process that I would need a Masters Degree for them to hire me, and the actual job openings were cutthroat, I quit because it would cost me $120,000 grand for a 3 year program to get my masters in law. I gave up, and went back to work for my family. Honestly ever since I came back to work for my dad, I have never been so happy. I’m working a simple job in excavation with my dad and it’s been very rewarding. Honestly when it comes down to it, I’ve found in the last three years since I left the DAs office finding a job isn’t hard. Theres a billion TRADE jobs in all different fields that need workers and they pay fantastic rates and sometimes have full benefits. I just found in my experience when you go to college, you bust your butt to make it through for 4 years and get a piece of paper only for you to pay more money to get a specific job you want, where the job you want probably doesn’t exist, or you have to compete with multiple people for. And what’s worse is some of these jobs might not even have loyalty to you. You might work hard for a year or two, and then they fire you because a younger 22 year old would be more happy to take your job and take a pay decrease too. All I’m saying is there’s nothing wrong with living a simpler life. Take your time and figure out what works for you. Not what everyone expects of you. 👍🏻
I’m a physics major. When I don’t know something, I just use google and CZcams. Kind of defeats the purpose of class lol, but I love college. I met some great people. One of ‘em is like the brother I never had. I REGRET NOTHING!
I dont even Want to get up of the bed so....
He likes a lot of comments but he never pins and likes mine😢😢😢😂
100K Subscribers Without Any Videos oke and? Suck it up ninny
Maybe he will if you say something useful
so i already made a dart board with your face on it for each of my 7 teachers...........
i'm sure there going to love it!
Anyone else notice how smooth his characters moved? They looked so natural! Keep up the good work. I love yourstories:)
This is why I love living in Denmark FREE EDUCATION from beginning to the end. plus we are even getting payed for going to school if you choose the gymnasium way with a university graduation in the end. But we have high taxes because of that. BUT STILL free education and you be what ever you want to be!!
July 21 is my favorite day of the year I was born LOL and trade school is more important than college
lynxman busman I want to go to trade school for gunsmithing
Do whatever makes u happy guys. 😊
And remember don't let anyone or anything else tell u different. As long as u put forth the time and effort, u should be good. Hopefully, the thing that makes u happy is positive and a good thing.
Austin B But I'd happier for you if you go to college
There's one way to get into college, I call it option M
Omg, thank you! When I decided to do youtube and not do Collage everybody laughed at me for choosing this and really hated college but now that one of my favorite *CZcamsrs* said this i can rest easy so now every single time one my friends laugh it me a have a Defence thanks!
I’ve loved college so far. I meet new people a lot. I’m a physics major. Also I am taking Summer classes and I hate it, but I have never been more productive.
Really like your channel! Just like Odd1sout!
Coolio
Bebysitter ep 7????
Like so he can see this
In sweden We get money from going to collage
Hey Alex I've wanted to be a CZcamsr/Twitch streamer since I was in 6th grade. I didn't know if I needed to go to college or not to be one so thank you for providing me with the information that I have been looking for, for a while. You (and many other CZcamsrs but mainly you) have inspired me to do this and I will push myself to do this and not give up.
This video made me life. Everything you said is true! I am in the process of paying off my student loan finally. And it’s been a nightmare. You hit the hammer on the head about knowing if you need to go to college or not. People go cause they think they have to, and still don’t know what they want to do in life. Also, them student loans people are horrible.
Imma pay my tuition in pennies
“You know Canada’s laid back, they got a damn pot leaf on their flag!”-Joy Turner
TheNavySeaLions
I read that in penises..
I'll always love you
I love you, too. dad
but I love you more, if you go to college
😂
college is boring :(
You should join a frat maybe things will get interesting 🤣
This video is so relevant right now! I just graduated and now I’m trying to figure out how to pay my student loans. I actually went for film hahha but i had no knowledge of it besides from what i was doing on CZcams and I wanted to learn more. I would say it was a great experience. I learned a lot, met some amazing people, and made a great film my senior year. I also learned a lot about myself so go to college? Can’t give you a yes or no answer. I think it’s what Alex said. Unless your field requires college you don’t have to go. You just have to push yourself. Or you can play lots and lots of debt..... note: APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
College should be a maybe. But when you have every older sibling pressuring you about it, it's hard. I understand that they want me to have a higher and better education than they have. But at the same time, it's hard. I remember the first day of my freshman year, a senior told me "College isn't for everyone"
I know I'm not going to college
I am actually not economically troubled I just don't wanna study anymore and I want to start working
@@jawadmirza7050 Enjoy wasting your life flipping burgers for minimum wage. You'll find out why you should've pulled out that student loan the hard way when you realize nobody will hire you or intern you because you didn't have that piece of paper saying that you're educated.
You replied too late bruh. I am already in college . Studying Computer science btw. And i love it. Didn't had to take a loan. Cuz college is cheap in my country. I mean there are expensive colleges but i chose a decent college in an afoard able fee. I paid 40 dollars for 1 year . And the professors are great
@@jawadmirza7050 40 dollars for one year?! Smh why can't america do that
im glad i live in finland :D
SUOMI MAINITTU !
I live in a country where college is free so should i go?
konari If you want to. When it comes down to it, I don't think you really need one unless you want to do technical work of some kind.
Yes
Same, they actually pay you to go... but if u fail u gots loan
konari Yes that is great.
Take advantage
Another video pleassee! I love how you used the analogy between an assembly line and college students cus thats exactly what it feels like! and seeing some one else call it out is really eye opening, cus sometimes we just go cus it feels like the next step in life when we dont even know what we are doing it for. speaking from a 'i dont know what to study' student stand point.
I dropped out of Highschool. Only thing I should’ve stayed to learn more of was math. Other than that, getting a diploma from a program and have a decent job in mind. And I absolutely with what he said. Just go where you can learn more about what your passionate about and push yourself to do it.
You lost me at "Math"
same
Bringing out the controversial topics I see?
I first went to a 4 year university, because that's what was expected of me, and pretty much floundered. I *still* am stuck with the debt many years later. Then I got a job which paid my way through a community college, where I actually learned the things I was interested in, and later ended up working in my field while taking night classes, which was pretty great. Don't cave to the pressure, weigh the options and do what works for YOU.
Also on the XP-PEN products, go check 'em out. I have a basic one (G640) and I really like it. One big drawback is that there's no Linux support though.
Yes! This is exactly how I feel about College! Everyone was asking me if I was going to college and my answer was always that I didn't feel like starting my adult life in a bunch of debt. Now I'm a working young adult and I'm making plans for the future one step at a time. Good Job Explaining Alex!
Hey Alex, I recently went back and have been watching old videos of yours that I missed over the past couple months and one thing has been on my mind through the whole process and it's honestly your "Babysitter" series I'm really hoping you're still working on it cause I'm craving part 7. Other than that you're still as funny as I remember the last time I was on youtube watching more than the occasional How to. Keep up the awesome work and watching them all made me remember why I subscribed in the first place!
What weird coincidence. I tell my parents I'm thinking of going to college and then, at midnight, I stumble across this video right here in my recommendations.
I went to college because no one in my immediate family did. Even out of 4 other siblings, I am still the only one who did. And I graduated and got a graphic design job. Over half was paid for by scholarships and grants but when I graduated I still had over $50K to pay back. On the plus side, paying my student loans on time for the last 8 years have only increased my credit rating. But yeah, connection is key. Some employers are willing to train. Just do what you love and love what you do. Good luck.
In the country I'm from, going to university is free. Well you have to pay for the application, which is around 20€, and you have to pay for the place you're staying at, and even that is not that expensive.
It's amazing that most people don't go to university here.
I am going back to college this autumn. My suggestion is check classes. Some classes will have cheaper textbooks. I switched a class and it shaved 400$ on tuition alone.
“But I’ll love you more if you go to college.” That was the best part of the video!
A little life hack. The container m&ms minis is the perfect size to quarters in to do your laundry.
I went to a Tech School. Did not go into debt, learned only relevant information, and graduated with relevant certificates in my career field. Now at age 31 I am a Technical Implementation Engineer (look it up) making $65,000 a year with excellent benefits with 6 years of experience. I recently got an offer for $75,000 a year to take a Senior Systems Administrator role at a different company. So yeah, college is definitely not the only way to go.
If you’re smart and know what you’re looking for out of college, it’s not a bad thing. It’s not for everyone, and not every degree is worth the same. You need to think about what is practical, look into scholarships, and look at what school is the right educational fit for you, rather than the partying atmosphere or location.
Some ppl on that assembly line can’t afford to be there. But they’re told they have to be there. Some ppl on that assembly line never use what they were forcefully learned.
American schools are EXPENSIVE! In Belgium the average amount you have to pay is about 6-7K (engineering). You can still get a BIG discount if you use public transportation, ect.
4.5 years to complete my mechanical engineering degree. $80k later! It's insane how much it cost but then again I went for a useful degree and paid off my debt in just under 3 years.
i went to college, i applied to a million scholarships and i got some, so my 4 years were covered! i also worked as an RA for free room and board. its crazy how people DONT apply for scholarships. I'm actually happy i went, because i made so many amazing memories, friends, and experiences, also the career i have and love now required a college degree. try to find loopholes and work harder than everyone else to get FREE MONEY. it was 100% worth it.
I’m so happy and excited you’re coming to Fargo ND!! I’m going to be vending at the street fair but I’ll see if I can step away for a bit to see you!
you are the best at animating, you and your crew. you post more than the average animator AND the animations are better! its a win win!
Great video, Alex... AND you have a valid point. It's still viable to go out in the world and "get after it" yourself... College is a wonderful thing, but finances don't always work out so easily to take the "traditional student" path.
You DID (however) leave out the "NON traditional student paths" (but we won't bust your balls about it...
Part time college courses... (work through even a single course at a time... your pace)
Challenging college courses (I know a guy who'd never have gotten the degree without this)
Online courses... (should be researched BEFORE paid for or subscribed..)
The only thing I will say here, is the online studies options are out there, and you will just want to KNOW what you're getting into before you pay up and join anything. Some don't get you the credits for your studies... so it's easy to get "pitfalled" into a place where you might challenge a course in an "accredited school" but it might be just enough over your study course for you to waste more money than if you'd just gone to school the first time around... It's worth being careful. That's all... SO BE F***ING CAREFUL! (lolz) ;o)
My parents basically made me go to college and I didn’t need it with my career. And now I’m in debt. Also have sudden medical issues that I can’t even pursue that job I studied in college. I probably shouldn’t have gone.
Just wanna say this, i work on a ship and watching yiur Vids just make my day. I spend days at a time on the open sea, but when I get to port I just watch the stuff you post and it just makes my day.... And imma keep watching ....byeeeeeeeeee
I do plan on going BACK to college. I'm 24 at a dead end job as a sales associate at Wal-Mart and I've gone job to job never making more than 11$ an hour and never getting raises. Each of these jobs I've worked at for more than 2 years by the way. And I've just had enough of not being where I want to be at this time in life. I'm almost 25 and I just want to get my stuff all together so my next step is going back to college. And I know what I want to do and I know I require a masters in Software Engineering to get it.
I would recommend no classrooms!!! Just find a institution that focus on your career and gives you a hands on experience with actual workers in your field. 👌🏻traditional college is more for doctors, nurses, or lawyers.
Finished my college orientation today. I think college will be for me and I'm happy to be a Michigan State University freshman
Sad thing. I live really close to Fargo and my birthday was the day of the show and my mom said we couldn’t go. But I still had a good summer. Still I literally cried. That’s how bad I wanted to go.
This was the most greatest speech I've ever heard in history
except two obstacles stand in my way
my parents
and laziness
Me: Alex, stop acting oblivious to the fact
Alex: w-what are you talking about?
(Grabs him by neck)
Me: We all know your animation has smoother motion.
Fun Fact: prior to the formation of the Department of Education in 1979 the American educational system was ranked 2nd best in the world as opposed to now when it's ranked 37th.
I love this. I’m always getting judged because my dream is to become an animator. But I’ll forever continue to stay motivated until I get the last laugh.