is uni the right path for you? exploring alternatives with iphone igor

thinking 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.

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igor'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 intro

00:23 meet igor: the self-educated entrepreneur

02:00 igor's journey: from school to business

05:08 the appeal and challenges of entrepreneurship

06:53 balancing work and content creation

10:31 navigating social pressures and university decisions

12:39 is university necessary in 2025?

14:07 the cost of university education

15:13 life skills learned at university

16:46 alternatives to university for career success

19:39 the power of content creation

21:53 building a personal brand

26:17 advice for anyone thinking to skip uni

27:51 final thoughts

hey everyone! in this video, i talk about a game-changing framework called 'motivational interviewing' that can help your clients (or anyone really!) make real, lasting changes. i'll cover why aspiring psychologists should learn about it, what it actually is, its psychological roots, how it works in practice, the four stages of the process, and the essential skills you need to master it. this method has completely transformed how i support people, and i hope it can do the same for you. join me on this journey to becoming a more effective and empathetic communicator & psychologist.

resources:

- 'the evolution of motivational interviewing' (Miller, 2023): https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465822000431

- easy-to-read MI guide: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-motivational-interviewing-22378

timestamps:

00:00 intro: the challenge of change00:35 discovering motivational interviewing (mi)01:15 the power of mi02:30 why aspiring psychologists should learn this04:03 what is mi?04:34 psychological principles behind the technique06:38 applying mi in practice07:46 the four stages of mi12:07 core skills for effective conversations16:37 common traps to avoid19:45 concluding thoughts and next steps

just finished your psychology degree and not sure what to do next? in this video, i share my honest experience of feeling completely lost after graduating. if you're overwhelmed, panic applying, or questioning your path, you're not alone. i'll walk you through mindset shifts, practical steps, and simple ways to move forward with more clarity and calm.

timestamps:00:00 intro: feeling stuck after graduation00:26 my personal story01:50 mindset shift 1: you are not behind02:33 mindset shift 2: rest is productive03:21 practical step 1: exploring your options06:05 questions to narrow down your options08:35 practical step 2: brain dump 09:44 practical step 3: prioritising your next step12:37 bonus step: creating a grounding routine15:16 managing social media and comparison16:59 action before confidence