College Is a Scam, Not a Success Ticket

By Cade Shadowlight

(Previously posted on CadeShadowlight.com)

For decades, we’ve been fed the lie that college is the golden ticket to success. That’s dead wrong. Studies prove it, and employers know it: attitude, work ethic, and practical skills—not a fancy diploma—drive success.

College campuses are now woke indoctrination hubs. Academic standards have tanked as political correctness and extremist ideologies run the show. A degree from even “elite” schools like Harvard isn’t the flex it was 40 years ago. Meanwhile, tuition costs have skyrocketed—$50,000+ a year for what? A piece of paper and a head full of Marxist nonsense?

Let’s be clear: college is a bad bet for most. You don’t need a $100,000 gender studies degree to “get ahead.” That’s outdated Boomer advice. Success comes from grit and skills, not debt and dogma. Universities aren’t about education anymore—they’re about control, stripping away traditional values and faith while drowning you in loans.

Want a real education without the baggage? Here’s how:

• Trade Schools or Community Colleges: Learn practical skills like welding, coding, or plumbing. These cost a fraction of university tuition and lead to real jobs. Bonus: less woke propaganda. Check local programs or online platforms like Trade Schools Directory (Website Link).
• Self-Education: Libraries, YouTube, and free online courses (think Coursera or Khan Academy) let you learn anything—without the debt.
• Work and Build: Get a job, any job, and start learning real-world skills. Supplement on-the-job training with targeted online and community college courses. Hustle beats a diploma every time.

If you must pursue a degree for fields like medicine or law, be smart:

• Start at a community college for core courses—way cheaper.
• Transfer to an affordable state university to finish.
• Work part-time to avoid debt. Take a gap year to save up if needed.

The system wants you in debt, compliant, and brainwashed. Skip the college trap. Build skills, stay curious, and carve your own path. Your wallet—and your mind—will thank you.

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