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Hacking Your Education: Escape Lectures, Save Thousands, And Hustle Your Way To A Brighter Future (2013)

by Dale J. Stephens(Favorite Author)

3.89 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0399159967 (ISBN13: 9780399159961)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Perigee Trade

review 1: This enthusiastic self-schooler grows up, and realizes he can continue to create his own learning experiences. Not an approach for the timid, he still does a great job of encouraging people to get out there and do what they want. I particularly liked his suggested practical excercises- learning how to fail, expanding your network by taking people out for coffee, writing cold emails, and requesting internships that aren't already established. His conference startegies seem workable for anyone, but I got a little nervous when he talked about applying for jobs without the stated required degree. Its a good antidote for admissions anxiety, where you really really hope some system will choose you as the winner. This book encourages self direction and ac... moretion.
review 2: Obviously I'm in the minority of readers, but this was disappointing and kind of dumb.I got really excited, seeing this book, because it's what I'd love to do.Except this book is about HOW to Uncollege, not how to get a job out of it. I know I CAN uncollege… it wouldn't be hard for me. But how do I get a job out of not going to college? I mean, is 'getting a job' really a BAD reason for going to college? Um, no.Oh right, you can get a job if you make an app that someone happens to like and gives you more money than your parents combined. Note To Self: Create amazing app to get rich. Or write a blog about Apple products and speak at conventions about Apple products and then Apple will surely hire me. I'd call that luck. Not the answer/method for everyone.I am so confused at the great reviews. less

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