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Why not take advantage of college and all that you can learn there first? The chance won't come again to study the world ... not just IT but history, natural sc

Why not take advantage of college and all that you can learn there first? The chance won't come again to study the world ... not just IT but history, natural sciences, neuropsychology, literature ... and to do it surrounded by peers and with a faculty of experts to advise and teach you, and all those resources: Labs, libraries, etc. You can do startups later and will work for the rest of your life. Does the Thiel Fellowship really reject the same person if they happen to have a college degree? They must forgo college?

max_ 11y ago
I want to build a company, my course is 5 years, am already 20 and the age limit for application is 22. in case i wait, I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again.
- shivpat 11y ago
  If your idea is truly good enough to build a company, you will.
- hackuser 11y ago
  That's too bad about the age limit. You could change to a program that you can complete by the time you're 22, but I'm sure you've considered that. > I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again. I certainly am in no position to make recommendations (nobody is), so I'll add some general observations: 1) You'll have other chances at $100K (if you're someone who has the skills to build companies). It's a good opportunity, but $100K investments aren't once-in-a-lifetime for a moderately successful entrepreneur. In fact, I would guess that the social capital, the network, is worth far more (and will yield far more investment than $100K). 2) Life will not work out at all like you plan. That doesn't at all mean that you shouldn't pursue goals and dreams, but I wouldn't be too rigid about any particular opportunity or outcome as the only option, do-or-die. Most startups fail; many others end up doing things their founders never expected. And life is much more than startups and work. Enjoy the ride. I hope whatever you choose turns out to be a fantastic experience.
  - max_ 11y ago
    thanx!
- meric 11y ago
  You're getting 100k around 6 years sooner, and your degree postponed indefinitely. I did 5 year double degree in finance and software engineering finishing at 23. The education helped me gather $100+k by 26, (and looking like $200k by 27, unless I get fired and can't find a job for the rest of the year starting tomorrow). If I could go back in time with a guaranteed ticket to be a Thiel Fellow I don't think I'd take it. The knowledge I learnt at my university is invaluable, and continues to be useful everyday. Your experience may vary.

max_ 11y ago

I want to build a company, my course is 5 years, am already 20 and the age limit for application is 22. in case i wait, I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again.

shivpat 11y ago
If your idea is truly good enough to build a company, you will.
hackuser 11y ago
That's too bad about the age limit. You could change to a program that you can complete by the time you're 22, but I'm sure you've considered that. > I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again. I certainly am in no position to make recommendations (nobody is), so I'll add some general observations: 1) You'll have other chances at $100K (if you're someone who has the skills to build companies). It's a good opportunity, but $100K investments aren't once-in-a-lifetime for a moderately successful entrepreneur. In fact, I would guess that the social capital, the network, is worth far more (and will yield far more investment than $100K). 2) Life will not work out at all like you plan. That doesn't at all mean that you shouldn't pursue goals and dreams, but I wouldn't be too rigid about any particular opportunity or outcome as the only option, do-or-die. Most startups fail; many others end up doing things their founders never expected. And life is much more than startups and work. Enjoy the ride. I hope whatever you choose turns out to be a fantastic experience.
- max_ 11y ago
  thanx!
meric 11y ago
You're getting 100k around 6 years sooner, and your degree postponed indefinitely. I did 5 year double degree in finance and software engineering finishing at 23. The education helped me gather $100+k by 26, (and looking like $200k by 27, unless I get fired and can't find a job for the rest of the year starting tomorrow). If I could go back in time with a guaranteed ticket to be a Thiel Fellow I don't think I'd take it. The knowledge I learnt at my university is invaluable, and continues to be useful everyday. Your experience may vary.