Should I go to college?

Anybody? :^(

>>18045897
These boards are slow op. Sounds like u got a good support group around you. Debt will screw you if not handled properly. Id say go for the school route just try it. Itd be a great experience and even if you dont finish. Youll walk away much more cultured and intelligent

>>18045860
College is designed to do either or both of two things.
1. Prepare you for a "white collar" job in some field or profession
2. Offer the opportunity for learning for its own sake to those who just like to learn things.

If you're not looking for one of those, college may not be for you. Note: I did NOT say you're not good enough for it, but that what it has to offer is only of value to those two groups of people.

Don't get too far ahead of yourself. Get that GED and take little steps at a time. You need to make sure those little steps are perfect. I've seen many times people who try to leap too far and end up falling because of the little things. I'm currently a college student and have realized that High School performance does not associate with college performance. High School is a measure of intelligence while college is a measure of discipline and wisdom. Assuming you're a good Uber: arriving on time, early, never late, can memorize things quickly (like streets or cities) you will do fine if you are willing to put in similar work to college.

File: 1481128432639.jpg (13KB, 526x526px) Image search: [Google]

13KB, 526x526px

>>18046070
>Itd be a great experience and even if you dont finish. Youll walk away much more cultured and intelligent

This is the most stupid fucking advice I've ever seen. College is a scam. If you want culture and intelligence go to your local library, it's free. You should only go to college is you know 100% what career you want and that you absolutely need a college degree to get there.

>>18045860
The market will not be good for long at all.

Get your GED first, but figure out if a job with a college degree is something you want.

Well don't let people tell you to go to college, especially not your parents! This is the best way to waste your life.

I hear nothing in your post that you have a specific subject in mind = Red flag.
I also don't hear any goal for which you would need to go to college = 2nd Red flag.

Which means, go do something practical until you find something you are interested in (especially craftsmanship is well paid and low financial investment) And only if you can turn away those two red flags, you can always go get a degree.

>>18046462
This. Go get a certification before going to college if you want a trade.