Degrees of Freedom
roadtrip nation: rethinking higher ed

College is still one of the best ways to advance your dreams for yourself. Follow the roadtrippers as they explore options that disrupt the ideas they had about whether higher ed is worth it. As they meet people who've taken unorthodox paths to success, they see how college is still one of the most valuable pit stops you can make on the path to achieving your goals.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 102

About Roadtrip Nation: Rethinking Higher ED:

ROADTRIP NATION: RETHINKING HIGHER EDUCATION follows "roadtrippers" Aislynn, Eric, and Ruby along with their guides as they explore how postsecondary education can help them achieve their goals.

From community colleges to certifications, the road trip participants meet people who show there's no one-size-fits-all path to success.

Along the way, they learn that college is more customizable, accessible, and affordable than they ever imagined, thus proving that education can fit their needs and aspirations, no matter where they start.




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