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Why isn't college for everyone? And what can be done as an alternative?

RealMustangGuy · 61-69, MVIP
Others have given you good answers, but I would add that anything that one does should be rewarding and enjoyable. Unless you are wealthy, you'll have to work for 40 or more years. Don't do something you don't like.

Also any kind of skilled job will pay much better. So if you do go to college and get a degree, go into a field with good job opportunities and good pay prospects. You'll do well and be able to find a good job. But if you don't go to college, do consider learning a trade. As Primnproper did to become a trained florist. That is a specialized trade and was perhaps a great career choice for her.

There are many skilled trades that will provide a great working environment and a good source of lifetime income.
RealMustangGuy · 61-69, MVIP
@MsFuzzWuzzOreoCat: I wouldn't consider artist quite like a trade, but it certainly is a skilled field. I don't know very much about the art field today because of all the computer animation and graphics. But art used to have many commercial applications that paid well. I had a relative that was a commercial artist and was employed by a large department store to draw their weekly newspaper advertisements. I imagine digital photography has pretty much replaced that job nowadays though.

There are art schools that are like specialized colleges. And college is attainable even without wealthy parents, but it takes hard work and dedication. Scholarships are available, and you can always work and help pay your own way. Believe in yourself, set goals for yourself, work extra hard, and you will be able to do whatever you want to do.
wintziee · F
Alright, I actually go to a commercial art highschool myself, and I can do both digital art and traditional. It sucks that it isn't considered a trade, so I'll just see about it. Thank you for all the advice :)
RealMustangGuy · 61-69, MVIP
@MsFuzzWuzzOreoCat: Just wanted to clarify something. I meant that I don't think it's considered a trade, but it might well be. Your guidance counselor at your school can tell you much more about the prospects of that field today than I can. And you're welcome for the advice and best of luck to you.
The academic life isn't for everyone I guess. Some people learn better in different environments, for example, the workplace. That's what apprenticeships are for. I think they call 'em internships in the States??
wintziee · F
Yeah, I think so but I'm not too sure
@MsFuzzWuzzOreoCat: Where I come from, you can learn on the job. Train and earn money at the same time. Different qualifications are ideal for different jobs. Depends on what you're looking for.
wintziee · F
@UglyFireBreathingKat: sounds cool, and sounds like something I'd do if I could
Primnproper · 56-60, F
I did an apprenticeship and became a trained florist when I left school.
wintziee · F
What exactly is an apprenticeship?
Primnproper · 56-60, F
@MsFuzzWuzzOreoCat: its where someone teaches and trains you in their profession...it's like on the job training..some you can go one day a week to college release, others do it all in the work environment..
wintziee · F
@Primnproper: alright, thank you :)
There are trade schools for those that don't feel college is the best fit for them.
SW-User
trade and vocational schools make sense for some.

 
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