I certainly don't pretend that no-one should go to college, or that it's a waste of time for everyone, but for many it's nothing more than a financial and time

I certainly don't pretend that no-one should go to college, or that it's a waste of time for everyone, but for many it's nothing more than a financial and time sink. Also, note that I never said it was a waste of time (in fact, re-read the last paragraph where I say exactly the oposite). I do maintain that (for me, and many others) it was a mistake overall.