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RE: No, I'm not a college student. And here's why.
There was a time when a college education was important, but that was quite some time ago. (When I was in college. Long ago.) There are so many opportunities today that did not exist 40 years ago, and which do not require a college degree. None of my (home-schooled, incidentally) children have attended a 4-year college. One earned a degree from a community college, one took training to become a massage therapist, and one took an even shorter training period to become a phlebotomist. I do think it is important to find a way to support oneself financially, which may mean a slight detour on the way to following one's heart and dreams, but needn't sidetrack them permanently.
Yes, I agree, but people seem to be so out of ideas. As if the only jobs that could provide a decent income are the same as twenty years ago...They're not. That's the truly great thing that a lot of kids seem to forget. Or are forced to forget, because a lot of these kids are pressured to get a degree by their parents.
You're right, there's so much opportunity and it's both scary and exciting precisely because it wasn't here before.
Thank you :)