Jesse Pollak American entrepreneur and online journalist Country: USA

Biography of Jesse Pollock

Jesse Pollock is an American entrepreneur and online journalist currently working at 'Clef'. He gained the most recognition after the recent publication of his article 'What I've learned in my first year as a college dropout', which became immensely popular on social media platforms.

Jesse is not a millionaire and probably will never become one. He is also not a brilliant mathematician or programmer, but he claims that his life has become much more interesting after leaving college. Firstly, he experienced a newfound sense of freedom, akin to that of a tightrope walker over a dark abyss. Secondly, he was able to express himself in ways that would have been considered unacceptable in college. Finally, by distancing himself from the expectations of people his age and social status, he unexpectedly realized that he did not want the life that school and the early years of university were preparing him for.

In his article, Jesse not only shares his problems and doubts but also highlights the enjoyable moments of his life according to his own script. Surprisingly, within a few days, his article became popular not only on social media but also on websites such as Reddit, Digg, and Medium. According to Jesse himself, it has already been read by hundreds of thousands of users worldwide.

Jesse Pollock was born in the United States and attended Pomona College in California, where he began studying computer technology and linguistics. Although it seemed like his life was on track and all he needed was patience and a little luck, Jesse, like many other students, was not satisfied. Over time, he grew tired of the university environment and the constant homework that did not develop the practical skills necessary for his future work.

The decision to leave college and try to find himself in the world came to him unexpectedly. Within a few days, he packed his belongings and prepared to move to San Francisco. It took him exactly a year for the ideas he had when leaving college to develop and find their place on paper.

In his first 'lesson', Jesse advises students not to spend money on furnishing their homes, to take advantage of sales, not to be ashamed to ask for discounts, and not to fear thrift stores. He believes that all of this saves money and soon becomes as familiar as an item bought in a store. The second controversial point is money. In his year of independent living, Jesse discovered that the pursuit of money never brings it. He advises each student to find the minimum salary they can live on. If the actual salary exceeds this amount, he suggests spending the excess on enjoyment. He also recommends saving money for rent in a bank and never trusting one's own arithmetic.

While working at 'Clef', a company that offers new forms of internet authentication, Jesse continues to maintain a blog he started in the first few months after being expelled. According to him, any attempt to put thoughts on paper or on the screen turns out to be beneficial in the long run.

Lastly, towards the end of his essay, Jesse addresses the most sensitive topic for himself - leaving college in the eyes of others. He writes in his blog, "If you're not a millionaire or the creator of a cool website, society sees you as a failure. But these same people who judge you might not have even received an education." The most important thing in the life of every young person is to reevaluate their own perspective of the world and the opinions of others, and then find their own truth.

The original article 'What I've learned in my first year as a college dropout' was published in late May and became one of the most read articles on several popular youth websites in just a few days.