> the main function of college in America seems to be extending adolescence and deferring dealing with the real world. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say

> the main function of college in America seems to be extending adolescence and deferring dealing with the real world. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that it is the other "main function" but ohhh boy does this need to be discussed more. I know a few people that seemingly couldn't break out of college. College gives a clear path forward for years, each time you're admitted into a program. Give that up and what do you have? For the people I know, the answer to that question is a minimum wage job outside of their field of study.