“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” —Mark Twain

UnCollege is a social movement changing the notion that going to college is the only path to success.

Are you a swashbuckler, autodidact, creator, entrepreneur, sojourner, or polymath? You should join the UnCollege movement!

Fifty percent of the world’s population is under thirty: you must differentiate yourself to succeed. With 70.1% of high school graduates going to college, a college degree no longer guarantees success.

College shouldn’t be the only path to success — you can create your education by leveraging the resources of the world around you.

Why should you join the UnCollege movement?

• College lacks academic rigor.
• 22% of college grads under 25 are working jobs that do not require a degree
• A college degree ≠ success.
• Creativity is the No. 1 “leadership competency.”
• Self-directed learners outperform traditional students (86th percentile to 50th).

You should join the UnCollege movement if you

• Hope to hack your education;
• Will be enrolling in college;
• Want to complement your college experience;
• Are past your college years but want to give higher education a second chance;
• Want to be an educational deviant.

UnCollege is founded on three principles:

1. Introspection is essential. It is vitally important that you know yourself before you pursue higher education.

2. Passionate action outweighs school. Real-world success proves more than homework.

3. Self-motivation is requisite for success. Taking initiative is more valuable than completing assignments.

source: uncollege.com