I Dropped Out of College to Follow My Passion June 1, 2021

According to educationdata.org  the overall dropout rate for undergraduate college students in the United States is 40%, with approximately 30% of college freshman dropping out before their sophomore year.

There are several reasons students dropout of college. One of the main reasons is that they come to realize their major is not something they will enjoy doing as a career.

Society pressures high school graduates to attend a 4-year university in order to be “successful” in life.  For some, that is the choice that will lead to a fulfilling career. For others, it ends up being the wrong path and doesn’t lead them to a career they are passionate about.

We know parents, high school teachers and guidance counselors think they have your best interests in mind when they suggest a college degree is what you need. The question is, do they know what you are passionate about?  Your path to a fulfilling career shouldn’t be based on what society thinks, it should be based on what you feel.  If you like to work with numbers, maybe a college degree in accounting is right for you. If you like to help others to look and feel their best, maybe a degree in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology or massage therapy is right for you. Being happy and enjoying your career… that’s what we’re talking about!

If you think a career in cosmetology, massage therapy, esthetics or nail technology would be fun, take a tour and find out!!! Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Dropping out of college is not a failure, it’s a turning point. Here are a few examples of people who found college wasn’t inspiring them, so they dropped out and followed their passion.