Episode 8

College Regrets: The Truth I Wish I Knew

Are you considering college but unsure what to expect? Before you make one of the biggest decisions of your life, watch this video to uncover what college advisors won’t tell you. While advisors offer helpful insights, there are critical truths that often get left out.

In this video, we reveal the hidden truths about college—including surprising costs, unrealistic expectations, changing work force (AI), and the realities behind student loans. If you're a high school senior, college freshman, or someone rethinking your education, this video gives you the facts you need to make smart, informed decisions.

But we’re not just exposing the problems—we’re also giving you viable alternatives to college that can lead to success without the debt. From certification programs and trade schools to self-paced online learning and entrepreneurship, we cover all the paths they don’t talk about in the advisor’s office.

Watch now to get the full picture before you commit—and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest insights!

Contact: isabellagrace1823 @gmail.com

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:16 What Colleges Used To Represent

02:41 The Promise Colleges Used To Make

05:00 What 8/10 Students Are Saying

06:54 What's The Urgent Change Now?

07:17 One Word, AI

08:11 The Skills Employers Are Looking For TODAY

10:17 Let's Not Forget Cost

12:55 Emotional Cost

14:37 Financial Cost

15:41 Opportunity Cost

16:20 What If You Didn't Go To College Right Away?

17:33 When College Makes Sense

19:24 Questions You Need To Ask

21:50 Majors Matter

23:46 Alternative Paths

28:00 Wrap-Up

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Hi, I’m Dr. Isabella Grace, a behavioral neuroscientist, mindset educator, and host of Speaking of This. What started as a “Wait, am I the problem?” moment became a mission, to give voice to the thoughts we bury, the truths we dodge, and the conversations no one else wants to have. Because no matter our age or stage, we’re all still trying to figure it out, and we are more connected than we realize.
This show was born out of a realization: we’re constantly bombarded with trending stories, viral moments, and loud opinions, but what we’re not getting is clarity. We’re not being encouraged to slow down, reflect, or question what’s really going on beneath the surface of these narratives, and that’s where I come in.

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