Chucking College (Kindle version)
Many young people are finding that college is devastating their faith, fidelity, and finances. But what higher education is better than college? Is it even possible to attain success without a college degree?
Chucking College breaks implied boundaries, cultural stereotypes, and ivory-tower strongholds of thought that have until now been untouchable. Refreshingly daring conclusions reveal how to become successful without the corruption of the college environment.
What's Inside
You will discover how to respond positively to negative comments and pressure from those who insist college is the only way to success. Learn how to skip college and design your own higher educational experience through practical steps, such as:
- How to launch entrepreneurial ventures
- How to tailor your own advanced education
- How to develop skills through specialized apprenticeships
- How to discover your ideal vocation and pursue it without a degree
- How to respond positively to pressure from those who insist college is the only way
What Readers Are Saying
"Melanie Ellison has done homeschool grads (and, truly, all high school students) a great favor by pulling together research, analysis of modern educational trends, and personal stories from the battlefront of 'higher' education. If you're standing at the fork in the road wondering which way to go, grab a copy of Chucking College today."
— Jennie Chancey, founder of Ladies Against Feminism and coauthor of Passionate Housewives Desperate for God
"While I am a profound advocate of 'higher education' let it be known that I am a profound advocate of higher education. What is presently being offered by America's colleges and universities majoring in 'party' or 'marijuana day' is not even 'lower education.' What Miss Ellison is seeking to do with Chucking College is well worth reading — and her Appendix B entitled 'College Dropouts Hall of Fame' is worth the price of the book."
— David A. Noebel, former president of Summit Ministries
"There are 100 reasons to reconsider the college paradigm. Melanie Ellison is ahead of the curve with her new book Chucking College. The paradigm is shifting fast. It is high time to examine how the average college situation today fails to provide mentorship, practical know-how, market preparedness, a proper biblical worldview, and spiritual and life maturity for young men and women."
— Kevin Swanson, Generations Radio host
Product Details
Further Reading
The College Decision
- Re-Think College
- Debunking the Four Traditional Reasons to Go to College
- College Folly: Time to Exit
- Advice for a Young Person Who Is Leaving for College
- College Isn't the Only Job Path
- Should Our Children Take the Traditional College Route or Not?
- Conferences as an Alternative to College for the Homeschooled Child
Homeschool Advantages
- The Best Schooling Is Local — and the Better-Than-Best Schooling Is in the Home
- Perils of Putting Your Children in Public School