Dropping Out Archives

Do You Have What it Takes to Opt-Out of College?

There’s a popular idea that the only people good enough to succeed without college are Steve Jobs level geniuses. This video makes that case that you’re not good enough to opt-out by presenting various …

Written by Brian Nuckols

How to Get an Awesome Job With No Degree and Huge Gaps in Your Resume

In December of 2016, I decided that I’d like to join the team of a high growth startup 3 years after dropping out of college to work on unconventional projects and boats in the …

Written by Ryan Ferguson

Office Hours Podcast | Trapped in College, Breaking Boredom, and “What Do You Do?”

We’re excited to launch the first episode of a new podcast from Praxis! Every week on Office Hours, TK Coleman and Isaac Morehouse give actionable advice and insight into your questions about work and …

Written by T.K. Coleman

5-on-5: Becoming a Successful Dropout

We asked five Praxis participants to give their answers to five questions on a single theme. This edition’s topic will focus on the rewards, challenges, and lessons that come with dropping out of college. …

Written by T.K. Coleman

From Highschool Dropout to Atlanta 20 under 20 Nominee: A Praxis Graduate Reflects

“Ever since I joined Praxis, I’ve felt like I have been living a different life. Not only am I free from the cage of state-mandated education, but I know that every action I’m taking …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

Yes, Your College Debt is Unfair…But It’s Not Too Late

College debt regret You hear a lot of complaints about student debt, and how maddening it is to be $40,000 in the hole at age 23 and still not have a job that requires a …

Written by Lydia Hodgson

Living Beyond a Resume: From Burned Out to Breaking the Mold

My name is Lydia Hodgson, and I am opting out of college. This is a non-traditional and an unexpected choice for a traditional and high-achieving student. I graduated from high school with honors and …

Written by Caitlyn Scheel

Dropouts and Opt-Outs: Steve Jobs

“After six months, I couldn’t see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it …

Written by Simon Fraser

Writing a Book as a College Dropout

One year after I dropped out of college, I had written and published a book. People who knew me in school were reasonably surprised. I was never a good writer by traditional standards. English …

Written by Derek Magill

“Opting Out” as a Way of Life

I was walking through Warsaw with incoming Praxis participant Leisa Miller the other day and she was sharing with me how she’s been able to shrug off much of the things in her life …

Written by Kylon Gienger

I Interviewed 20 Successful Dropouts. Here’s What I Learned.

This is a guest post by Kylon Gienger, the host of the Successful Dropout Podcast. Kylon has interviews with Praxis Director of Marketing Derek Magill and CEO Isaac Morehouse. As the host of the …

Written by Nate Baker

College is Obsolete. Why I Jumped Into Something Better

The following is a guest post by Praxis participant Nate Baker. When I moved off to college, I was 18 years old and ready to begin the next chapter of my life. I was …

Written by Derek Magill

Get Out of Your Preparation Mindset

I spoke with a college student the other day over lunch about her career goals. She told me she’s studying journalism. She plans to be a political journalist. “What have you written?” I asked? …

Written by Derek Magill

Four Lessons I Learned from Dropping Out of College

I sat at my desk reading the same page for the third time in a row. It was a Marxist interpretation of the French Revolution. No matter how hard I tried to be interested, …

Written by Isaac Morehouse

Sometimes You Have to Put Yourself in a Pinch to Get Out of One

I talk to a lot of young people who are unhappy in a job, a city, or a school. It’s a big step to admit you’re unhappy. The next step is where most people …

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