Most People Are Dissatisfied With the Environment of Traditional Higher Education
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Here’s a radical question: What if you didn’t go to college? What if you made your decision about what to do after high school by asking the question: What does a young adult need to learn to thrive in the real world?

At Unbound, we think there are five foundational things young adults need to learn in order to thrive:

  1. To take full responsibility for your life
  2. To serve others by being extraordinary at ordinary
  3. To prioritize relationships
  4. To create value 
  5. And to live resiliently, in light of eternity, and for the glory of God

Every aspect of Unbound’s post-high school program, Ascend, is designed to provide a complete alternative to the environment of traditional higher education focused on practical skills, hands-on projects, and intentional community so young adults can thrive in the real world.

And it’s more than just a nice sounding idea… it works. And it’s backed by a job guarantee that protects your investment if we’re wrong. 

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Past Explore Student Projects

  • 75 Hard (A mental and physical resilience challenge)
  • Write an Adventure Novel
  • Create a Video Game
  • Write a Fantasy Short Story
  • Learn for Read Piano Sheet Music
  • Meal Planning
  • Prepare and Host an Unbound Bible Study
  • Plan Missionary Travel/Gap Year
  • Write a British Comedy Story
  • Nature Videography
  • Shadow a Public School Teacher
  • Dessert Fundraiser for Theatre
  • Design Plans for Future Pool House
  • Training a Dog
  • Reach Holistic Health Goals
  • SAT Test Improvement
  • Automobile Basics 101 with Dad
  • Daily Running Challenge
  • Baked Goods Auction
  • Missions Conference Children’s Track
  • Learn to Play Guitar
  • Missions Trip T-shirt Design, Fundraising, Journaling, and Experience
  • Personal Trainer for Mom
  • Restoring Motor Bike with Dad
  • Writing a Novel
  • Mind, Body, Soul Improvement (Involved learning a language, working out, and reading Scripture)
  • Learning to Code 
  • Design Verse Cards and Initiate Conversations/Witness with Strangers
  • Learn for Play Drums
  • Animal Education for Kids
  • Film Project with Ascend Students
  • Fivver Account for Editing Gigs
  • Improvements for Pick-Up Truck
  • Revitalization of Childhood Piano Skills