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No, Really, Not Everyone Needs To Go To College To Be Successful

“You have to stay in school. You have to. You have to go to college. You have to get your degree,” said former First Lady Michelle Obama. She and many thought leaders promote higher education as the most important investment you can make in your life. News flash: you can have a bright future without college.

By Andrea Mew6 min read
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Going to college is largely performative. You’re seeking higher education to send a signal to your future employers that you have molded yourself into shape as an employable young professional.