Alternatives To College

From the day we’re born most of our parents dream of the day when their sons and daughters graduate from college and become successful. Those dreams eventually become expectations and are constantly drilled into our minds as we become older. So most of us accept the idea that landing a successful job means getting a college degree, when in reality this isn’t true. There are many alternatives to obtaining a successful working career other than by way of obtaining a college degree. I will describe three career paths, other than a college degree, that a person can choose and have a successful career. The first would be the United States Armed Forces, the second would be professional sports, and the third would be attaining on-the-job training and specialized job certifications.
Let’s begin with the United States Armed Forces, which is often criticized and least encouraged by many people of all other career paths. But how many people know that the military has one of th...