Who didn't go to university but is doing pretty well for themselves?
over 9 years ago from Oliur Rahman, Founder at UltraLinx
This recent TechCrunch article had me thinking about university and whether it's worth getting a degree - http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/16/googles-eric-schmidt-on-critics-who-say-college-isnt-worth-it-theyre-just-wrong/
Some in the design/tech scene say that university is just a huge waste of money and time. Even though probably most of us have been brought up in a culture where going to university is the best way to land a well paying job.
I personally didn't go to university purely because of the money - I hated the idea of being debt for something which I wouldn't be sure would get me a job or not. I'm now 21, love my job of being a designer/tech entrepreneur and am earning well above the average wage for a graduate in the UK.
If money wasn't in the equation I think I would have gone to university just for the experience and meeting people in the design industry.
Some will say that if you love design you shouldn't care about your salary but I think that's a silly way to think - no one would value the work of a designer then.
So who didn't go to university but has done pretty well for themselves? Why didn't you go to university? What do you think about higher education?
Any other opinions or thoughts are welcome.
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