logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2024
13m 1s

Answering The Question: What To Do After...

The College Investor
About this episode

I don't know what to do after college!?! It's one of the most common questions I hear - from high school grads, to college students, to even some nearing college graduation.

If you find yourself saying, “I don’t know what to do after college,” you are not alone.

The truth is, most college grads have a "now what" moment. You've basically lived your entire life to-date in some type of educational setting. 

Even if continuing on to grad school or some form of post-baccalaureate education is not in your immediate future, and a job is not exactly what you are looking for, there are ways to live life after college that will still make you a productive member of society.

I'm going to share with you my thoughts on what to do after college. Maybe you think these are basic - fine. But maybe they will give you some food for thought.

Up next
Today
Vet and Medical Students Face Loan Disbursement Delays as OBBBA Rollout Stalls Aid
Over the past several weeks we've heard multiple reports from graduate students about financial aid delays and miscommunication as they start summer classes. For medical, dental, and veterinary schools that start as early as May, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) changes are ... Show More
7m 25s
Yesterday
House Spending Bill Would Eliminate Subsidized Student Loans To Pay For Pell
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies released its fiscal year 2027 spending bill (PDF File), and it pays for a Pell Grant increase by permanently ending subsidized federal student loans.The bill cuts the U.S. D ... Show More
6m 28s
Jun 10
Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent Explains the July 1 Student Loan Changes
The federal student loan system is about to see its biggest changes in decades — and most borrowers have no idea what's coming.In this episode, Robert Farrington sits down with U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent, the top federal official overseeing the $1. ... Show More
39m 4s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2024
Upper-intermediate | Philosophy: a Useless Major?
<p>You've just graduated high school and you have your whole life ahead of you. It's time to start thinking about what you'll study in university. What happens when you choose a course of study that your parents don't approve of? Learn how to talk about this important life decisi ... Show More
17m 45s
Jul 2025
Does university still get you a well-paid job?
Graduates are facing one of the toughest jobs markets in decades. We hear from students in India, the US and UK about whether they feel a university or college degree is worth it as we discuss the cost of attending university around the world and what your job prospects might be ... Show More
17m 27s
Mar 2024
5 things you should know before you start grad school
I wish I knew these tips when i started grad school as embarking on your graduate studies can be daunting. As someone who has recently completed their Ph.D. program at the University of Toronto, I share the insights that have helped me along the way. If you've ever wondered about ... Show More
34m 47s
Aug 2025
121: Why You Shouldn't Send Your Kids To College | Hannah Maruyama
Get instant access to Kelly's Beauty Backroom here: KellyBroganMD.com What if everything you believed about college was a lie?In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Maruyama of Degree Free, who, alongside her husband, has dedicated her life to helping young people reject the myt ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2024
What's REALLY Holding You Back from Financial Freedom
Are you truly prepared for the future, or are you just hoping things will work out? In today’s episode, I’m sounding the alarm on where we’re heading financially and what that means for your future. This isn’t just about goals or dreams—this is about waking up to the reality of w ... Show More
34m 32s
May 2025
How to Create Huge Tax Savings Funding Your Kid’s College (& FIRE on Time!)
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save for higher education while also securing your financial future? Scott, Mindy, and Amberly are breaking it all down on today’s episo ... Show More
50m 23s
Jan 2025
1102: College vs. Trades | Skeptical Sunday
tail spinning
52m 43s
Jul 2019
Walk and Talk | Get Better Jobs, Learn with Movies
How to get jobs! 
47m 2s