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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Isabella Grace

Hi, I’m Dr. Isabella Grace—behavioral neuroscientist, mindset educator, and host of Speaking of This, a podcast that digs deeper than the headlines.
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.
On Speaking of This, I take current headlines and flip them over to explore the psychological truths hiding underneath. With each episode, I break down popular stories—whether from pop culture, health, social issues, or everyday life—and examine the mindset, emotional triggers, and deeper meanings behind them. I pull from my background in psychology and behavioral neuroscience, but this isn’t a lecture. It’s a conversation. A moment to pause, reflect, and connect.
This podcast is for curious minds who want more than clickbait. It’s for people who crave substance, who believe that mental and emotional well-being starts with understanding the world around us and within us. You’ll find honest perspectives, engaging stories, and tools to help you think critically and feel deeply.
Whether you’re here for personal growth, psychological insight, or just a fresh take on the latest buzz—you’re in the right place.
Let’s rethink the headlines. Let’s speak of this.