Many people go off to college to obtain their degrees in order to get a great job or career to provide for themselves and their families. Oftentimes, some college students feel as though being enrolled in college just isn’t enough for them. They are ambitious and ready to jump star their careers and dreams instead of continuing a four-year education. Some of the most famous and successful people once attended college and dropped out once opportunity knocked. Here’s a list at some of the most successful college dropouts.
5. Bill Gates
5. Bill Gates
Bill Gates once attend Harvard. After two years, he dropped out and started up his Microsoft company. Microsoft is one of the world’s largest PC software companies and helped make Gates one of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
4. Oprah Winfrey
4. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah was a sophomore at Tennessee State University when she decided to drop out after receiving a job offer at a local TV station. Since then, Oprah has become a multi-media mogul and philanthropist.
3. Mark Zuckerberg
3. Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook in his dorm room while attending Harvard. He eventually dropped out to solely focus on Facebook. Thanks to him, we are able to communicate with people we feel out of contact with.
2. Lady Gaga
2. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga was attending NYU and dropped out after her freshman year. The powerhouse singer has since become a pop and fashion icon for a new generation.
1. Michael Dell
1. Michael Dell
Michael Dell is responsible for Dell electronics. He dropped out of college at the age of 19. Dell is now one of the world’s most successful selling PC brands.
