The number one thing we hear from entrepreneurs and artists and creatives when we ask them about their education is about how irrelevant it was to their story. Sure, some folks had wonderful educational experiences, but for many their experiences left them feeling ill prepared for life and their careers. So, we wanted to create a space for folks to share their experiences and ideas for how we can improve our educational system.

Elizabeth Anne

There are a few choice that things, I and I’m sure many others , would like to see changed in our country’s education system. But I believe that education and knowledge are the best tools we can give the next generations to set them up for success. From a young age, we start asking children, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. And they’ll give you a pretty generic answer of doctor, astronaut, etc. But rarely, (if ever) will you hear a child say that they want to be a plumber, jeweler, electrician, etc. Read more>>

Nicole Minor

There are so many things I would want to change about our educational system. To start with, I would focus on instilling a love of learning in children, not a list of things that need to be taught and regurgitated on a test. Building curiosity is so important and letting the classroom be a place of questioning and discovery vs a place that focuses on having the right answer would be a great step in the right direction Read more>>

Favour Akran

The educational system should include more real life lessons. Especially about money management. Going into business means that I have to gain a better understanding of numbers and finances. Our educational system does not teach us anything about financial literacy. All students come out with new trades and skills but no clue as to how they should manage their money Read more>>

Aisha Albritton

As a public relations major at Georgia State University, I never understood how poor the public relations program was until I got into the workforce. I was completely unprepared. In school, our program focused on communication law, and the history of public relations, which in theory sounds great! But the public relations industry does not run on laws, theories, or history. We are the fixers, narrators, and voyagers of our client’s brands…not historians. Read more>>

Katelyn Smith

I was a product of the generation that was pushed towards college, no matter what. I don’t regret the time I spent in college; I made life long friendships and learned a lot of non-academic skills like independence, and it allowed me to start my life with a good salary. But only 5 years past graduation I was already burnt out of my industry, because it was not where my true passions lay. Read more>>