is uni the right path for you? exploring alternatives with iphone igor

thinking about skipping university? in this episode, we chat with igor, a content creator and entrepreneur with 39k+ tiktok followers, who chose an alternative route. instead of uni, he built skills through online courses, hustled his way from selling sweets in school to running online businesses, and carved out his own brand.

we cover the pros and cons of uni versus forging your own way: social life, finances, discipline, productivity, and the realities of building a career in content creation. if you’re questioning the traditional path and want inspiration (and practical tips) for doing things differently, this conversation is for you.

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igor's socials:

- youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iphone_igor/featured

- tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iphone_igor?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iphone_igor/

timestamps:

00:00 intro

00:23 meet igor: the self-educated entrepreneur

02:00 igor's journey: from school to business

05:08 the appeal and challenges of entrepreneurship

06:53 balancing work and content creation

10:31 navigating social pressures and university decisions

12:39 is university necessary in 2025?

14:07 the cost of university education

15:13 life skills learned at university

16:46 alternatives to university for career success

19:39 the power of content creation

21:53 building a personal brand

26:17 advice for anyone thinking to skip uni

27:51 final thoughts