College is more than learning the material, it's also about learning about yourself. Most of the time, it's your first taste of freedom and it's one of the onl

College is more than learning the material, it's also about learning about yourself. Most of the time, it's your first taste of freedom and it's one of the only times where you aren't really a kid anymore and you aren't stuck working in a 9-5. You can still get these experiences without going to college, but it's not that easy.