>The "college experience" isn't a myth. I had a much better two years of personal and social development than they did due to the "college experience." I bough

>The "college experience" isn't a myth. I had a much better two years of personal and social development than they did due to the "college experience." I bought into this. Did a year of Engineering at USC because of it. Had a terrible experience; the "personal and social development" was mostly rich kids posturing. Decided to drop out and go back home. Completed an associates at a community college in 3 quarters, while working as a security intern. My employer paid me to finish my degree online. > But if money wasn't an option, most people aren't going to pick staying at mom's house age 18-20 like they're still in high school. With the money I had saved from jobs in highschool for the expensive university I chose I was able to put a down payment on a starter house. I guess some people may like "the college experience," but to me it was a huge scam. I saved myself from over a hundred thousand in debt, was able to purchase a house which has appreciated over 70%, earned an associates and bachelor nearly for free, and was able to work, earn money, and get promoted for the years I was in school. The "social and personal development" you supposedly miss out on can be supplemented by just getting involved in your community, and was way more real and beneficial than the general bullshit that college kids get into. I would recommend everyone do 2 years CC and 2 years university instead of 4 years at an expensive uni, and this is coming from someone who thought the 2 year CC and 2 year uni was embarrassing and wouldn't even consider it in highschool