How many of you actually have college educations?

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Bachelor's degree in Finance/Investments.

I attended college because it was the expectation of my family. At 18, I wasn't an independent thinker. So, off I went.

That said, it was a great experience. I didn't learn much from the classes themselves. I skipped my finance classes to hang out with my IB and broker friends. I fell asleep in my marketing classes. My G.E. classes were merely opportunities to flirt and "hook up" (I was young).

I met a lot of great people during my college years.

I found a great gal to backpack through Europe with.

I met entrepreneurial friends who had aspirations far beyond Corporate America.

I spent time with people who were both insightful and engaging in conversation.

I learned how to communicate. I learned how to think logically. And I learned to work well with groups of strangers, each with individual quirks and personalities.

And I met girls. Lots and lots of girls.

I'm a completely different person now. But college molded a part of me, both through the people I met and the events I experienced.

College isn't necessary to succeed. That's obvious. But, it can provide experiences that shape your life (depending on the individual).
 


Well I dropped out of a BA in Politics (1st year) a few months ago. But I'm going back in september to do a BSC in Computer Science and Business Studies.

The way I see, especially in the UK, people go to university because they want top jobs. Those going doing Economics at Oxford/Cambridge are generally there with the greater aim of getting into a top city investment banking firm. In reality, Uni's here are all tiered, and employers still have a snobby classist attitude towards which uni you went to.

Of course, I couldn't care less about all that shit. I actually want to learn from my new degree and apply the knowledge to what I currently do online and more. Also, you simply can't beat the university experience, and I think it is a must for affiliate marketers that spend most of their hours at home behind a computer screen.
 
No college for me and I'm 47 working 2 jobs trying to get by and have worked hard for others at two jobs most of my life.

Why re-invent the wheel? Take some college courses in your areas of interest to learn what others already know if you don't want to do the full time college thing. A college degree can provide knowledge, experience, contacts, and an income that will give you more tools and time to make more money on-line. It can shorten the time you will be working for others if you balance both out. My son attended college and balanced that with what he does on line. He didn't go for the degree, but college was helpful to his on line ventures.
 
symptic said:
If you are any younger than 25 romnation, shut the fuck up and get to college. Even if you learn absolutely nothing, it's great for networking. Capisce?
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I don't speak from experience but I'd be inclined to agree that the networking would be very valuable. About a year ago, there was someone making waves online about getting an MBA from a business school versus reading a list of 25 books. Most experts agreed that while the books would give you the knowledge, the lack of networking from actually attending Harvard, etc. would be a major hinderance.
 
Nearly done with my BS in finance and minor in economics.

I found out about internet marketing browsing the internet while waiting for a counseling appointment, and its supported me through college
 
Studied Maths and Stats for two years, dropped out. In hindsight - I wish i fuckin finished as i am sure it will come to bite me in the ass at some point in time. In my late twenties now and looking to go back to school as soon as work lets up a little...
 
Not me, I dropped out of high school in 10th grade. By the time I was 19 I had built and sold 1 successful business and now at 33 I have another up for sale that I started....then I will be able to go full time in AM. I feel if you have the drive to do well you will.
 
BA (10 years)
MA (2 years)
And one more year till I am finished with my PhD (3 years and counting: In Social & Cognitive Science).

I did it all for the love of knowledge, it has not helped me financially much at all. Although I must agree if I would have used my network contacts I would be much further along. I currently have college chums who are on Wallstreet in IB and who are the CEO of their respective companies.
 
BS in IT. I agree, you don't need college to succeed, but I'm still glad I got my degree, it was also a great experience. It's one of those things where you don't want to look back and say...damn I should have done it.
 
BA in Communications.

Go your ass to school . Even if you think your wasting your time.
 
This question depends upon the person. Personally i dont give a shit about education. If a doctor is making a surgery without having a degree and reads himself a book of surgery, and he is ON PAR with other surgeons with degree's, i dont really give a fuck if he has a degree or not. Well i attended college, i left when there was only 1 semester left. I got through 7 semesters with A grade. Then when i saw and observe how things work, i got pissed off and left college. I could have completed it, but i left it just for the sake of it. Also i dont do drugs (i dont deny using drugs), i dont do alcohol, i dont smoke. Now it comes down to ambition on how a person wants to live his life, and i know its difficult to decide at 21. But you can never decide anything in ur life. You cant study books which are based on lies. Take history for example. Its full of lies, u cant see through it unless u investigate on urself. But iam in awe how people's mind are manipulated, people think that they are going to live on earth for like 5000 years or somethings. Wasting 21 yrs on something which is a BIG fucking LIE is not a good thing to do IMHO.
 
During the first dotcom boom, I earned so much, I was considering dropping out...

1/2 a year later, everything goes belly up.

Fuck I am glad I stayed in University.

::emp::
 
Aside from the accomplishment of the degree, I enjoyed college very much, and I'm not a very social person. I would go back and take random classes just for the fun of it if I could.
 
Getting a degree opens doors while not getting a degree will close doors in your life. Sure, you may never want to walk through those doors, but that's one of those things I'd rather play it safe than sorry.
 
i do as well. College was the best experience of my life. It's not all about resume building and even though my degree isn't related to what i do now i definitely don't regret it. In fact some day I'd love to go back.
 
I dropped out of college the first time I made $15,000 in a month and I don't regret it at all. I have enough money saved that I can go back to school any time I want, and once I have everything set up and my income where I want it I intend to. College/University is not a place for entrepreneurs, and when you can go from zero to hero overnight online, I'd rather focus my efforts somewhere where I will see instant results.

Will I regret it later on? Hell no- I save 60% of my after-tax income. If shit hits the fan and I go broke I can live for 2 years off of what I have saved from the last six months alone. I'll go back, but now's not the time- I'd drop out again anyway as I spend all my time building my online business.
 
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