Check out my update video, 2 years later: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsCdgqyprZnQc6M.html

And just remember, you can always go the college at a later point in life. Some people just arnt ready and thats ok. Explore life and who ones, you might find exactly what you want to do in the most unexpected place.

I want to thank everyone who shared their story with us in the comments. I honestly didn't realize there were so many people struggling with this choice too. We're all on different paths...but you never know...maybe a random stranger scrolling through will connect with your story and find comfort in it. Sending my virtual support to everyone currently struggling with what direction to go in. You got this

My family is always telling me I must go to college, like it's the most important thing ever. And to be honest, I have a feeling that I have to anyway. I know that being an author, songwriter, entrepreneur, and photographer (probably) won't help me when it comes to making a living; I feel that I'll most likely have to have another job along with those in order to provide for myself. Overall, you're making your own decisions, and it's obvious by the way you're moving that you'll be fine without going to college. I have faith in you, Mel!

I actually kinda see myself in what you've said. Everyone - school, family, friends - is stressing me to know what I want to do in my future. I always thought I had no choice and that I had to graduate good and that afterwards I had to go to college just because I had the grades for it and everyone told me that I could get a great career going. I still have no real clue what to do, but this video made something click in my head and now I suddenly see everything a bit different. Thank you for sharing your story!

The video where you followed Haruki Murakami’s schedule popped up as a recommended video for me. I checked it out and decided to see what other content you had on your channel. This video immediately caught my eye. Let me just say this, KEEP MAKING CONTENT. This is the content that young people need to see. This video was insightful and very inspirational. You show wisdom beyond your years. I ultimately think you made the right decision about not going to college and I don’t think you have anything to worry about, not that you seem worried. I am living proof that you don’t have to follow the traditional college path and can still be successful. Success can be measured in many different ways and you are the only one who should choose how to measure it. Great video and good luck! I subscribed and it will be fun to watch your journey to the top.

I’m doing the same thing this year! I’m going to work on my projects and try to finish three novels (polished and everything.) Next year, I’m planning on joining a writer’s program with coaching twice a week. It’ll be more hands on and teach me more about the publishing industry. I’m excited about it!

I’m not trying to discourage anyone, college isn’t for everyone however a lot of these “why I’m not going to college” videos are from successful KZfaqrs who are already well off and have other things lined up. So please think about it before you decide based off of videos you watch. Best of luck :)

I went to university all the way to PhD (where I am now), and studied several different fields - majors, I guess - on the way. In Poland uni is free, so it wasn't a hard decision to just follow whatever topics interest me, and drop out of most of them eventually. Those years influenced me, Big Time. They moulded me into the person I am today. But they also took some things from me. Most of my younger years I wanted to be a novelist. I no longer write these days. I'm not sure if that would be the case if I didn't go to uni and change my perspective so much. I also feel like I'm still lost in the job market and strangely behind my peers in several ways. It's only now I'm establishing myself as an adult. A bit late, honestly. I could never regret my school life, but it did come with drawbacks. Anyway. Do what feels right for you. You're 17; if you feel like studying, you can do that later. Life will shape around you; happiness is something we create for ourselves, not win in a lottery of ever-proper choices.

Just because you have good grades doesn’t mean you have to be in a big business/medical/law career 👏👏 You can be a smarty pants and do what you love!! this is a great video.

One of the most real videos I've seen. You're pretty mature for your age. I don't think I would have made your decision at your age (which I think might be the right one). I'm a senior in Math at NYU and tbh idk what I wanna do with my life at this moment and I got a decent amount of debt. At first, I was like how you were, trying to get into some ambitious career path, instead for me it was a PhD. I realized around my sophomore year that academics wasn't for me. And that's when I read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". That's when I got into personal finance stuff and stayed away from avocado toast (Graham Stephan reference). That's when I realized to some extent college is a scam if you really don't know what you wanna do. Right now, I think it's just best to go with the flow but just make sure your finances are in order.

I'm listening to this, here a good while after midnight, and feeling a part of myself breaking. Hearing about your life is reminding me of parts of my own. My passions and the conflict with my addiction to school. I haven't written a single one of my books, I haven't managed to start up on KZfaq, I haven't learned as much of Spanish or Japanese as much as I'd like, nor have I endeavored into entrepreneurship the way I've toyed with. I'm sitting in a community college situation with plans to go to a full university once I'm ready. And while I am working towards *a* passion of mine, being psychology, there's so much I'm setting aside along the way. And the most painful part to me is that I have no real excuse. I have plenty of time to work things out and I'm just not using it.

To be honest, I won't make a decision to not go to college but the thing that you said about kids becoming demotivated to take up creativity related careers when they compare themselves to other friends of their's, is very true. I would say that the golden key to succees is obviously not just education and academics. Its totally up to you because you are the one who is going to do that job and not your friends. Also after watching all the random things that I watch on KZfaq and coming to your channel is a great experience. I love how your content is always about a topic that actually makes sense and forces you to think again and again about something in particular.

I agree with you on a lot of this. I was a terrible student until freshman year because I just wasn't taught correctly, and it kept me from reaching my potential. I wanted to go to college last year, but I'm in my junior year now and I just don't know if it's the right path.

Hello, Mel! I’ve been having so many conflicting thoughts about my future, which is considerably absurd considering my age. I’m not even a teenager yet, but I was able to relate to this video far too much. I visited Harvard in fourth grade, and I was absolutely captivated by it. I wanted the college life, I wanted to get away from my small town, and I also wanted to go into the medical field at that age. Being an oncologist was what I tricked myself into believing I wanted or years. It really, really wasn’t. Oncology may have been helpful, fascinating, and a money-maker for sure, but it wasn’t my passion. Stories have been my passion. I would draft them on paper, write fanfiction in my early elementary years, and tell stories with paper cut-outs. I’ve had a passion for story since I was extremely young, but now it’s only grown. I think I was hoping to drop it and forget about it, to ignore what I wanted, but the truth is, I’ve always disliked science and math, as well as school. I’ve always had the highest test scores, the best results on everything, etc. I really thought I liked school for a few years, but recently it feels as if I am drowning. Drowning with the desire to escape this hole I’ve dug myself into. I’m a writer, and I also have an interest in business and entrepreneurship. I don’t think school will help me develop either. I’m not in high school, yet I’ve already shifted through the courses they have there and decided none of them will assist me. There are no creative writing classes in my area, nothing of the sort. I can’t imagine doing school for all these years like I could in fourth grade. It’s not want I want. I want to travel and work on my novels, screenwriting, poetry. I want to also work on my creative projects. My parents insist with my perfect student vibe that I should go to college, that it’d be a disgrace if I didn’t. And so I’ve decided, just this early, that I want to graduate early and also take a GAP year in hopes of convincing my parents the college route isn’t for me. I am young and I have time, yet all of your opinions, right down to the regrets of leaving a STEM career behind, encompasses my opinions as well. Thank you, so much, for showing me that I’m not the only one out there with these views.

I really liked this video. I went through the same process of things the last couple of years. But my reasons for not going to college were I didn't have the money and just didn't want to go to school anymore. Now I enjoy my time out of school and I'm starting my spray painting business.

To anyone that's needs this, "failure is just the opportunity to try again. But this time, more wisely." - Iroh

I never thought of that possibility. I've always been told "Yeah, you need to go to college or else or won't get a good job or you're not going to be in a good place in your life." "Do good in school or else you aren't going to get into a good college" Personally, I think that for what I want to do I kind of have to go to a place where I can get instruction, whether its just an online program or I apply and go to a college or university. It's journalism by the way. I have just started high school, finished the first week today, so I still have time to really think. This was a great video and really got my mind thinking about the future.

I am a senior in high school and struggling with what I want to do with my life. It is stressful because I know that college is something that my family has always wanted for me (I'm the first(and youngest) of my siblings that could complete college). But I am fully aware that I don't have to go to college to live a good life. I've really been enjoying my anatomy class this, especially since I get to study on my own schedule(because of quarantine), and I sort of want to go into a career like health science, public health, the medical field, etc. But it is not a matter of pressure of family. I love exploring how the human body works and how it reacts to changes, but the problem is that with some things I love them initially and quickly become disinterested(what I'm afraid of). The conflict is that I also like the idea of working on my own schedule, exploring the weird ideas of what life truly is, not answering to anyone, exploring little hobbies on the side (coding, learning languages and just being able to exist in my own time. But if I don't go to college, what would I actually do in that free time? What would do to make a living? I'm on track to graduate with a GPA of 3.8 and have 10 dual enrollment classes under my belt. I'm thinking about taking a gap year, but kind of scared of what my family and others think (even though I know that these are the decisions that I'm going to have to live with later on in life). It's just hard to think about not going to college after taking all those classes and working my butt off to get those grades. At the same time, I don't want to make the wrong decision. All of this is crazy because we are just kids and society puts so much pressure on the younger generation and always bombarded with "what do you want to do after high school?" "do what makes you happy". It's really stressful I'm sorry if this comment was too long. I just need to vent a little. Honestly, I could talk about this for hours, but I'm not trying to bore anyone 😅 Thank you for reading this, and if you have any input, I'd appreciate it :)

this is so inspiring and insightful, mel !! i feel like you’re wise beyond your years and i love that 🤍 i’m so excited to see what great things you’ll do!!

I am proud of what have you gone through Lady. It amazes me how strong you are to have to make this such decision. I am also happy that your parents support you of your decision though it can be abit hard for them to accept but at least they are there for you. Wish you all good luck and the best that life can offer you!

I couldn't make it to medschool and i would kick myself over it for several years and I'm happy now to have made peace with it. I ended up pursuing humanities and I'm hoping for a career in the diplomatic corps. Looking back it all fell into place and it takes time.

I wish I never went to college directly. It was so stressful and I didn't know what to do, I was so depressed, so I dropped out later on. I feel like if I would've gone way later I would've succeeded. I know now that I just needed time to find myself. I just went cause that's what's expected from everyone and there's that pressure.

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and you are such a big inspiration for me! I can relate to absolutely soooo many of the things you've mentioned in this video! I'd never been serious about school in the past until my 1st semester of Junior year. During that semester I worked so hard and got straight As for the first time, I was so dedicated to school, and I was also all about going to college too. However it's 2nd semester now and overtime I've realized constantly that maybe school and college, and living that life, experiencing all that, isn't for me! In fact, I too, just a few weeks ago, also wanted so bad to be an entrepreneur! I didn't want to go to college, and I too knew that you can a successful entrepreneur without college, and yes, the idea of not going to college scared me too! Especially when it came to how I thought I would tell my parents about it. So now watching your video, I'm so glad that I now understand that I'm not alone! Although now, I don't feel as passionate about being an entrepreneur, what I do know for sure is that I'm not going to college, that I don't want to go to college. I really believe that it isn't the path for me. Though I now am unsure of what to do with my life. I'm thinking of moving to Europe, I just want to escape to be honest, from this sort of life, this whole thing, I want to be free. I want to move to Europe and live by myself, I know that I'll be much happier taking another path then the traditional old school sort of path regarding college and careers. I'm still pondering on what jobs I could do though so that I can be able to have enough money to pay for my living expenses...

I guess the universe sent me this video I'm about to Pursue my last year in highschool and doubt about my career started creep into my mind . I'm having a really hard time by now . I'm not even sure about what to do with my life ,but I'm sure that college is not my Best alternative even though I'm an excellent student by now

oh my god. we are in the exact same position. in england we start college at the age of 16, and of course I applied for biology chemistry and maths because I wanted to do the "best" and hardest subjects since I also wanted to go into the medical field and become a doctor. half way through my first year I realised I wasn't like my classmates, I was failing and I had no true passion for science. everything was falling apart and I literally didn't know what to do anymore. I also turned to writing (I've been writing stories and poetry since I was 12, and my biggest dream since the age of 7 was to become an author) anyway, my grades completely fell apart and due to covid-19 my final exams were cancelled so I was stuck with my teacher predicted grades. now I'm in my gap year but I'm studying for my exam resits and it is honestly so depressing. just thinking about studying maths and science for one more year is literally making me depressed but I don't know what else to do, I have no other choice but to go to university since I don't really have any back up plans (I don't have any creative projects or business plans) so for me university is honestly my only option, even though I truly hate school. I thought I loved it since I was an A grade student in secondary school and I spent most of my time at home just studying or reading since I had no social skills so I hardly spent time with my friends (I still have no social skills

I know this is a older video and I would like to thank you mel for huge inspirtaition, I want to be a big youtuber, podcaster, author, and songwriter and even maybe a singer, but I couldn't have gone this far without your channel, so thank you. I might try film school for college, but who knows

I have just started high school and I have already decided not to go to college directly after high school. I have always loved writing because of the perennial joy in storytelling. I have written first drafts of novels when I was younger and I am currently working on a novel that I am so proud of and I am confident that it can be published. I have already won a few writing awards and I have secured publications for my short stories and poems. I feel I have found the passion bequeathed within me. I don’t need a Creative Writing degree to become an author and I certainly will not study English Literature. I have never been interested in math or science, but I love English, History, and Languages. I may study in college at some point, but I want to merely focus on a high school education for now. I want to be traditionally published, and I know a few literary agents and publishers I would like to submit to. You are an author and you are also an entrepreneur. You have a hybrid publishing company, Lost Island Press. I have already read Leaving Wishville and your writing style is quite similar to my own. I don’t write magical realism anymore; I write literary fiction. I feel like I have started working towards my dreams from a young age and I may not need a college degree to be successful because I am so close to establishing a career as an author and I will hopefully soon have a book published.

I would really like to know if you actually make profit from your book? It might be a personal question, but it would be interesting to hear from a published auther. Because I'm writing a book and I would love to hear these tipe of things from you.😁

I'm not going to say what year I'm in, but luckily I'm not having to make that decision yet, one thing I can say is I had to choose my options at some point and I did, however I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do, but on the night were you can go round and ask questions and pre pick before the meeting to actually pick. I didnt ask anything and just picked straight away, I had no idea for my lat choice so I picked something I thought I would like. Turns out I didn't I luckily was able to change it to drama however, I wasnt passionate about it. My heart wasnt in it at all but I couldn't change again. I have left it too late. So lockdown came and I wa powerless to change it. However I ended up really loving it this year and I found my love for drama, however part of me still wishes I would have done things differently that night. I dont know what to do really, my friends say I wont be successful and I cant and wont because I'm not doing business like them. My story isnt a college one but still one I wanted to share, because people can learn from it. :))

Hey Mel so are you taking a gap year or are you completely gonna take off and start your business? Either way that's a really cool option that I'm glad you took, I know a lot of people who blindly go into college for the glory of pursuing STEM or some other tough major/career, but what if you're meant for something better with a different route you know? So I'm really glad you took the time to re-evaluate your decision! I'm personally in college and I can tell you you really don't get that much real-life experience and stuff unless you apply for it outside of school which is another extra thing to take on in addition to take on. So don't feel bad about your decision, and anyways, worst case scenario you didn't do as much as you wanted to this year, you can probably still head to college in a year (if I understood you correctly)! And I was pretty intrigued by your comment about voice acting, how did you get into it, I've really wanted to try it for a while actually!

You are inspirational to others and me

This is really interesting, because I myself was a good student, but chose not to go to college for the same reason. I knew that the idea of juggling college life and real life was not something I found appealing. Also, I don't actually need a degree to be a software developer. One of the things to make sure you do is RESEARCH. Don't waste years trying to go into a field, even a highly praised one, because it sounds important or "fancy". What matters is that you understand what that career really entails or demands (you can do this by asking people who have experience in that field), and then build the skills for the job you know you are meant for. There was a person my dad knew who decided to be a marine biologist, expecting some sort of glamorous experience that was promised to her, and it didn't take long for her to realize it wasn't for her. True that every job is a job. But know your job before you sign.

Loved hearing your perspective! I’m still on the fence about college myself. I intended to go to a school out of state and study English. But recently i learned I’m seriously interested in digital media and since I want to start and online based business it made more sense for me and it costs a fraction and of the price to study from home over going out of state. However, I live with a lot of people and don’t know how realistic school at home really is. But I know I could use the money I would have spent on school out of state could be put towards my business instead 🤔

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

I’m going to college but I’m still not good at some of my classes, anyway since I’m class of 2021 and with all what’s happening I knew I have to get my s*** together so I can focus on my painting and drawing career but I also have a log of dream jobs in the future!!! Thank you Mel for sharing this video. Stay safe guys!!!

right after high school I went to a vocational school for 1 semester and dropped out. I jumped on it too early and didn't know what I was doing or what I wanted out of those 2 years I initially planned to study there. My mother has always told me that I should study at least something just I have something to lean on. I think that pressure also had a say. And now I'm in debt yay.

Hi Mel! Hope you are ok. Usually I don't tend to comment youtube videos, but when I finished yours, I couldn't help but to, because of my similar story. I just finished high school as well and I debated with myself for a very long time about what to do next, because going to college never really was my dream goal, even tho it's something very helpful for those who really want to take a degree on a specific area... but, it is not my case. I don't even know what I want to do next professionally. The only thing I know is that I still feel very guilty with myself for not going to college when everyone else is going, because where I'm from, everyone believes that without a degree you are worthless and by the fact I was probably the typical "studious nerd" of the class I feel like I'm disapointing a lot of people for not going. Because, honestly just the ideia of going, terryfies me a lot, but the ideia of not going just make me feel like I'm completely lost... anyways, I signed for a local internship in something I quite like and I'll start very soon and meanwhile I want to discover more about myself. What my interests are and hobbies that could bring something more to my life as well to others and then I hope to figure out my purpose through my own knowledge accomplishment. Thanks for taking the time to read this long comment. Wish you well. - Inês :)

Thank you for making this video Mel! I had a really similar education experience, so it was really great to hear your story and insight. Though I think college is personally the right path for me, your vid made me think a lot about what I really want to do with my life and what I should be putting time and effort into. I know you’re going to have such an incredible and successful life, and I’m so excited for you!!

Hi Mel can you please tell me how you got time to write your book,do homework, go to school and etc I just can't manage everything 😔 I think that time is being cruel to me😅 Please tell me how you got time to manage everything.. Please

This decision certainly must have been an intimidating one, but I'm so glad that you're doing what feels right in your heart. Through the years of knowing you, there's one thing that has been a constant in everything that you've done and that is your determination. I'm confident that whatever you choose to put your time in Mel, you do it well, and to the best of your ability. May this gap year bring good things to you and may you keep carrying on with that determination. I truly and strongly believe in you and your potential Mel, I would never underestimate you, and i mean it. It's understandable why some of your closed ones might be doubtful or concerned about this big life decision of yours, but I'm certain that with time, your work will assure them and make them proud ❤ All the best and thank you for sharing your journey so honestly with us 💕 you got this

In 2018, I cleared one of the most competitive exams after school here in India for the admission in an IIT (only 10k people are selected out of around 1.5 million applicants). Couldn't join due to financial issues. Got admission in a local college for 3-year degree and started exploring life outside of my books. I wasn't able to achieve much other than a different perspective on life because I was still working to score decent enough in college. Then Covid happened in march last year and the college being low on infrastructure there wasn't any online classes, just few tests every month. I decided to shut off my focus on studies for the time being and just give the tests without any prep. I applied for a couple of writing internships. Got one and learned. Building my web writing portfolio now. Also cleared the exam for Government Jobs here so I'll have offer letter around the end of 2021. Now, first of all I don't want to go to college for that last semester. As you side I like learning, in fact I'm constantly hungry for knowledge but I'm not a big fan of the social (and boring) aspects of it. After that there's the challange of building sustainable income from writing till the year end because Indian government doesn't allow income from other sources if you are working under it. Let's see how it goes.

Thank you for sharing your personal story, good luck in the future

i just started uni and i feel lol , i'm a mixed bag i like and not like uni , congrats on following your gut

I'm on a gap year right now due to COVID and I have so many hobbies that I really love doing, so this year has been amazing. The kind of funny thing though has been discovering I don't love doing certain hobbies constantly whereas there are some that I love even when I hate them, if that makes sense, like writing. I did well all-round in school so I could have picked anything really, but I LOVE foreign languages. I just love them. So I want to go into higher education to study in-depth. I admittedly haven't thought loads about what I'd do if I didn't go to college (or uni, in the UK), but for me, that's because I would be so, so gutted to not study foreign languages in massive detail. I could just go and live in foreign countries to learn languages, but then I'd miss out on learning the grammar (which I love, it's one of my favourite parts) and I wouldn't get a qualification that would allow me to be a foreign languages teacher which is likely where I'll end up. But I'm open to anything - language graduates are in increasing demand, meaning I could be a overseas sales person for any company that needs it, or a translator/interpreter for a company, or I could get a job at GCHQ (a.k.a. be a sort-of spy) or I could work anywhere around the world doing environmental conservation work. And I intend to write alongside whatever I do. Basically, what I'd add is **you should only go to college/uni because you undyingly love your subject AND it's a really great option for your career** (e.g. photography graduates don't have loads of choices with a degree, but loads of debt :( ). **If you don't love it, why** spend all that money/time/effort?! There are courses that are far, far cheaper that can teach you all you need to know. Or you can try an apprenticeship. Or you can get in at the bottom of a massive company and work your way up. Networking is way more important in getting jobs that people realise. Do what you love as a job, or do it alongside another job. :)

can you talk about how you did online voice acting!!

For me, I never enjoyed school or studying. My GPA has always been about 3.25 on average (and that's me not studying) Because I never study (unless it was for a test or exam, but then again I'd only spend a very short amount of time studying). This year I'm going to eleventh grade and I picked mostly all the hard courses which I am super nervous for, I know in myself that if I do put in the time to study and the effort that I will get good grades. I believe in that. But is it something I enjoy? No it isn't. And also I don't trust myself when it comes to school. I always believe that I am wrong in many things or that I'm a failure if I make a few mistakes. But anyway the only things I'm really passionate about are writing, baking+cooking, and art. I'm not sure what my future career options might be but I'm hoping to see what comes to me in the future. My biggest goal right now is to really focus on getting good grades (even though I don't enjoy anything about school) but I'm forcing myself which is exhausting. You're very inspirational and I'm wishing you all the best on your journey. I know you can do it!

Thank you for this video and after watching it I nearly cried but I think I can see things clearly in my life So thank you ❤️

I wish you nothing but the best in everything you do... For me, it’s all about being good at something you enjoy and try to make a living from that... college or not, it’s all the same thing for me. Ps. I finished 3 years of university here...which is probably equivalent to high school in America 😃

Surprising...I was in a way 'encouraged' to go to higher education because I was told that I should be in education longer as it's difficult to get a job.

I'm also graduating early! I'm about 90% sure that I'm not going to collage, at least not soon. As my dad says, there's no age limit, and there's nothing wrong with going once you're an adult. If in a few years I still feel like I need it, then I would definitely consider, but I want to see what I can do on my own first. I want to start a small business and be a freelancer and an author. I want to travel the world and learn at conferences and online. Because I'm homeschooled, not going to college has always been just as viable an option as not going - mentally, at least. My younger brother wants to go to college though, he's always loved building and tech and he flies drones professionally, so he's considering getting some sort of STEM degree. I find the college debate interesting, and I've been back and forth on my choice a bit, but I've come to the realization that it's actually not as big a deal as it can feel like it is. College is only four years, and you can do those years whenever you like, or not at all.

Wow ic now. I had similar thoughts as well, but I couldn’t conclude on not going to school. That’s why I ended up deciding I wanted to study in China. It’s still the same goal I had in mind, but different processes. Yeaaa... I wish you the very best in your new journey!

Hi Mel! I'm new in your channel so sorry if I'm not 100% up to date 😋, but I was thinking... If you like writing haven't you considered stuying English or something like Comparative Literature? I love what you say on your video about independence and totally agree with the extreme fees point. This is just sort of a storytime, tho. You're the only one who knows what's good for you

Hey mel i watched some of your vids they amazing also you wrote a book when you were 13 awesome. I am also 17 and i want to write my own book but my vocabulary is very poor cuz i am from rural parts of india also i have part time jobs to do so how can i improve my vocabulary in like an hour or two per day?

That's really a great decision you had taken, ln life we might have to take such a crucial decisions that can be painful. You only get to decide how to live, rest is not completely with us I can relate this because my life revolve around so much decisions. l already took my decision from past two years ago, it literally really hard for everyone but after taking it you would see the life that you never. I know not going to college is hard but there something we have to learn, just like to take such risk. l used to love school but not that much probably every mind need a time to process, l pretty enjoyed the life without school,l know everyone has different perceptive about school.Then l spend my half part of life in world for writing,choosing my career was a great step and l would love to do so much creative things as well.ln highschool there is a whole homework situation. my decision was not going to college and there was always , disagreements would be there but l accepted that fact there so much to know and see it not like what we think this world is,so choosing in the right time would only make you so strong. you want to find what's sucess, knowledge and happiness mean to you. I'm happy for you that you had taken a right decision. I'm happy to share my thoughts and experience with you. so good luck mel, l appreciate that you did this video this would help everyone to know there are so much decisions in life😊❤👍✨.

How does this channel only have 2k subs!!!

I might go to university simply because it's free here in Germany and I want to learn a subject that's not as easy to learn on the Internet (linguistics), but I'm not sure. I'm so excited for what's yet to come Mel.

I can only say: You are going to do (and actually are doing) such great things.

this video defines me

hey missy u made a good decision I never went to college either. I just watched a Graham Stephen video yesterday were he was talking Michael Reeves he didnt go to college he made videos on youtube of crazy science experiments and had over 5 million subscribers.

Can you make a video on how you made money doing voice over acting ?

I feel the same way I’m a junior junior in high school and I’m growing my yt channel I’m Alain starting a business and forex and I’ve always wanted to go to college cause before I always wanted a “normal” job a surgeon or veterinarian but know I want more I want to be a actor and telling people with little goals and dreams is difficult I thought about acting school and I know it’s going to be hard and challenging but I don’t care. It’s just when I live with the community always putting us in these small boxes it feels like we are doing something wrong leaving that box? I’m just 😟 scared

👍👍👌 Good decision , passion!!

Great choice, keep going, girl! p.s. I'm an author myself, self-published :)

I’m really good at all my classes besides science. But that doesn’t mean I like all of my classes

Chess club was fun though so it wasn’t all bad :D

I relate so much

I also thought I'd go to medical school for my whole life but now I'm going to study psychology lol My reasons for pursuing medicine were same as yours so no wonder as soon as I saw the reality I lost interest altogether. I wanna learn from the world, I don't think going to school for 10 years would give me that haha

I'm paranoid about not getting good grades. I don't know where it came from. lol😂

I think it's better to still go to college and figure out how to make your dreams fit in with your degree. You don't really get a chance to change your mind when you're 30 and if for some reason all your entrepreneurship juices dry up. College is still the better bet in the long run, but business school can wait.

Forget college..move to the Philippines

Out of curiosity and interest in doing the same thing too, how did you start voice acting and how did you do it? I would really, really love to know!

U should do what u feel good about and what u r good about... and probably u should also take creative writing along with business courses in the university

Maybe I don't know anything about college where you live but can't you just take either decision, try and maybe change your mind?

It does not matter whether you go to college or not. If you have the time start rifle shooting. I saw your 10k run video if you really ran 10k run then you are a focused person. Try rifle pistol or archery but try aiming sport for once it will change your life.

Why are you just recalling my own experiences?

In Ecuador is also hard go to college if u don’t have enough money to afford. In all my school life I was a really good student, to sum I graduated with 9.20 this year. I really want to go to college because it is one of my dreams and also because living in Latin America is so hard if u do not graduate of college. I said to my mother I would like to have the time until I begin the college to write a lot but I have to do an exam for public colleges (I really don’t need but my father insists to do it) and also reading a lot for obtain a scholarship for the university I want. So I really want all my college issues resolve asap for have time to write 😭😭😭

are you planning to have your book club? your fan from philipines

What was your score in 12th❤❤

It is so inspiring to see people like u. Well everybody knows that American education is better than anywhere else which is why I am trynna take the SAT test. I get 1300+ in trials , although I mean I have never been social and u can't find any internship programs or things for extracurriculars. It is just limited resources here and our income isn't sufficient for the American colleges. I don't want u to say that you don't need to go to college to be experienced and have all the people around u that u care about. I am asking for a video that could help international students get their way through this journey or something helpful for us. You are so lucky tho even if you dropped out at this stage cuz of your knowledge and everything else. Thanks for the video gave me a little bit of understanding about this process and finding yourself. I might have messed it up or sounded silly or something just forget the mistakes I did. I hope you will find my comment.

I am twelve and I dont have any talents,hobby or desire I'm really scared for my future because I really can't think of anything that I like,and I can't think of a 'dream job' and of course I know I'm still young but I been thinking about my dream job,hobby,and talent for years and years but I dont have any of those.I am not kidding when I dont have any talents.

Me watching college vids and stuff like this in 7th grade

Hope Life treat you well. I didn't think a lot about my future when I was 18 years old. Now I regret, I think I waste my therefore, my progress of immigration has left behind.

The only thing you are missing is 60 to 250k dollars of debt and a piece of paper which doesn't guarantee a job so good for you however, should you change your mind someday it is never late to go. Your 20s are about figuring who you are anway. Enjoy!

I love you so much

If my debut novel turns out well I'm gonna write for a living

If I posted a bad college experience, wil you post it?

I wouldn’t have advised one or the other. I would’ve said, take 1-2 years off and see how you feel without going to college and doing what you like for that time. And then decide whether to go to college or not.

I'm gonna be 24 soon.

Your life gol what?

The thumbnail makes it look like your really disappointed in your 4.53 GPA.

Hear this again 16.42 "ohh im going to the community college" 😄

Ha! You are like me. BTW: YT is ev il. I'd follow you on odysee/lbrY

Wow things like these pop up in students!!!??? Damn Indians don't really get that..... I guess the society we live in influences our thoughts and I seriously never thought about this all I know was I am good at whatever I pick up (that includes science) so even before me having a conversation with my parents I just realised let's make the application form or the resume beautiful with a few degrees and meanwhile work ur ass out on ur skill which u wanna excell in and when u can stand on ur feet go for whatever you want to because this is the more safe way rather than risking the way you did...... It's just that we don't get a lot of chance to think about ourselves and so we never get into this dilemma of making such a decision at a very young age..... I've turned 18 recently and I am gonna get the IIT and develop my skill in entrepreneurship and music and after I am done I'll go see the world ......but u did a brave decision all the best

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