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Better Than College: How to Build a Successful Life Without a Four-Year Degree
by
Blake Boles (Goodreads Author)
Do you need college in order to be taken seriously and earn a real living? Conventional wisdom says yes. But true success relies upon self-knowledge and entrepreneurship: two qualities that you can obtain effectively and inexpensively without traditional college.
Better Than College provides the step-by-step guidance and inspiration necessary to design your own higher educa...more
Better Than College provides the step-by-step guidance and inspiration necessary to design your own higher educa...more
Paperback, First, 144 pages
Published
June 7th 2012
by Tells Peak Press
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I heard the author, Blake Boles, and a recent Classroom 2.0 presentation and was quite impressed.
The idea that college is the only path to success is an assumption that needs to be questioned, especially given the cost of college versus the benefit for many students. College can be a fantastic experience and is the right choice for some people. However, leaving aside the credential of the diploma, is there a way for someone to get a similar (or greater) educational and experiential background th...more
The idea that college is the only path to success is an assumption that needs to be questioned, especially given the cost of college versus the benefit for many students. College can be a fantastic experience and is the right choice for some people. However, leaving aside the credential of the diploma, is there a way for someone to get a similar (or greater) educational and experiential background th...more
Even though this book is mostly focused on US students who want to find a different way of living their lives, without going through the same way everyone goes, I think the idea is absolutely worth considering by any young individual on the crossroads.
I really respect the decision of the author to give the book away for free for those who can't afford to buy it. It shows that the author really wanted to express his thoughts and the possibility of being successful without having a college degree....more
I really respect the decision of the author to give the book away for free for those who can't afford to buy it. It shows that the author really wanted to express his thoughts and the possibility of being successful without having a college degree....more
I was remarkably disappointed with this. I don't know if it's because of the consistent focus on digital aspects and networking without offering some sound "curricular" examples, or whether it was because it simply didn't address something relevant for someone like me - but I found that the last quarter of the book is virtually all acknowledgements, lists of names, and footnotes -- making the 144 pages closer to 108 of actual valuable info (and even that, not so awesome).
This is the book I've been wanting to read. The theory and the practical are neatly explained in this friendly book.
I also have to point out that even though it is aimed at young adults, I think it would be helpful for anyone contemplating change and possibility.
I also have to point out that even though it is aimed at young adults, I think it would be helpful for anyone contemplating change and possibility.
Lots to think about. Excellent tips and tools for anyone taking a gap year, or already finished with college.
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A very easy quick read full of great insight and resources.
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