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Originally Posted by ganstaman
You shouldn't go to school just for the sake of it. If you haven't even worked out what to study yet, what are you hoping to achieve by going?
I plan on figuring it out before I start my studies. I'm leaning towards programming, because I feel that a lot of the logic, problem solving skills can translate well into that field. I can also learn learn how to code on my own, before, and during College.
After being independent for so long, it drives me crazy that I have to spend 4 years in school for a degree. It doesn't even guarantee a career! Committing 4+ years in school, and putting yourself in 50k+ debt. People think grinding poker is risky and foolish?! Look at all these people with degrees who work as dishwashers, cashiers, waiters. Our educational system is so ****ed up.
I don't know what to do. The haters make a good point, but wtf is someone like OP suppose to do if not follow his passion? Too many people end up grinding engineering degrees, and end up unhappy, or even dropping out before completing their studies.
4 years High School -> 4-8 years College -> 2+ years Entry level job (with the possibility of finding no work) -> Career until retirement. What the ****. What a miserable grind if you're not following your passion.
Last edited by sacha.d; 12-27-2014 at 03:10 AM.