 One day not long ago, three like-minded college graduates realized they had no idea what they wanted to do with their lives, but knew it wasn't what everyone who "knew better" told them they should do: go to law school, medical school, or become a consultant.
Instead of doing any of those things, they pooled their resources, bought an old RV, painted it neon green and hit the road to talk to people who had found success doing their life's work. The interviews proved to the three grads that there was no prescription for success that works for every individual. Each person has to figure out his or her own path for him- or herself.
Since that first road trip, a lot of people have taken notice of the movement that has come to be called Roadtrip Nation.
—Several new teams of recent college grads have been sent out on their own green RV road trips through the Roadtrip Nation Grant Program.
—There are two Roadtrip Nation books and a Primetime documentary series on public television. The show focuses on three teams of roadtrippers from three different countries (Canada, UK, and the US).
—Roadtrip Nation has partnered with 100 college career centers to run programs that encourage career exploration by college students and recent grads, and have created a curriculum for the program. Companies like Microsoft and State Farm have signed on to contribute to the cause.
The Princeton Review believes in the Roadtrip Nation mission. That's why you can read these "Interviews from the Road" here. We hope that, used together, Roadtrip Nation's inspirational stories and our practical tools will help you to find the work you love—your life's work. Learn more about Roadtrip Nation
Interviews:
Gerard Baker, Park Superintendent of Mount Rushmore
Endured seven confirmed death threats to do the work he loved.
Lee Clow, Chairman and Chief Creative Director, Chiat\Day Advertising
"Creative people are an interesting combo of ego and insecurity."
Jim Koch, Founder and Brewmaster, Samuel Adams Brewery
The man always loved beer. It just took him a while to figure out he wanted to make it.
Jon Richards, DJ, KEXP Seattle
From making mix tapes to breaking bands.
Kim Weaver, Astrophysicist, NASA
Hit by a car on the day of the first moon landing and realizes space is her passion.
Larry Weintraub, Founder, Fanscape Artist Management Company
"If you think you're struggling now, it's gonna be harder, but you can do it."
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