11. do you really need a university degree in 2025?

is uni the right path for you? exploring alternatives with iphone igorthinking 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.learn cinematic filmmaking on your iphone here:https://www.iphonecinematics.xyz/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaffDXSTmE9X3z5QfveLs3S1K6IP8ER3m8hQQ2btOFH2YbFf7dWu4sEIKciO9Q_aem_-UbNTeLq7sNmDBp8dXSBdwigor'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 intro00:23 meet igor: the self-educated entrepreneur02:00 igor's journey: from school to business05:08 the appeal and challenges of entrepreneurship06:53 balancing work and content creation10:31 navigating social pressures and university decisions12:39 is university necessary in 2025?14:07 the cost of university education15:13 life skills learned at university16:46 alternatives to university for career success19:39 the power of content creation21:53 building a personal brand26:17 advice for anyone thinking to skip uni27:51 final thoughts