30 sats \ 2 replies \ @DiedOnTitan 29 Jan \ on: What are some solid alternatives to college/university? Education
Find an NGO for a mission that suits you. And attach yourself to that NGO and become indispensable. If they cover room and board, you can continue indefinitely. Missions vary considerably. Some ideas: installing clean energy solutions for make shift schools in refugee camps. Teaching orphans, or some other disadvantaged demographic about Linux, open source, and Bitcoin. Clean water tech in areas with no infrastructure. The right mix of adventure, philanthropy, and learning a new language and other valuable skills will serve as a solid substitute for university.
Very interesting. A lot of what I've seen from NGOs has seemed like real scams. For instance, spend time at an orphanage, pay us for the privilege, it'll look great on your college admission application. Or even more popular - have a group of people come to an orphanage or some community building in a third world country, have them paint it, and take a big donation. Even though it just got painted a month ago, by another group.
But anyway, cynicism aside, I'd like to learn about how this has worked for you, or your friends, if you're interested in telling us some more.
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There are countless NGOs all over the world. Groups of people coming together for a cause that they believe in. Of course, DYOR. To be clear, I did finish university. But after that, I volunteered for an NGO where we set up green energy systems in refugee camps in Asia. Not a scam at all. On the contrary, it was an incredible experience. Made friends with people that I am still in touch with after 10 years.
If you travel to Laos or Cambodia you will find pockets of wealthy touristy areas which are surrounded by crushing poverty. There are plenty of opportunities to help improve people's lives just about everwhere.
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