Jacob, you need to evaluate a couple of things.
- Why are you trying to go to college?
- Will the degree be worth spending thousands and up to four years (if you're planning to get a bachelor's.)?
- Can you learn what you need to learn without getting a degree? And if you learn it, are you able to get a job then without the degree?
- Is there any other reasons why you want a degree?
- Have you considered doing both? Going to school and starting a business on the side? This goes hand in hand with getting a job, learning at the business owner's expense, and starting your business on the side having acquired knowledge and skills.
Everybody has a different reason for pursuing or not pursuing a degree. Figure out your reason. Also considering checking out this thread by MJ: Tough Decision Ahead? Get Decision Clarity at HelpMyDecision.com + https://www.helpmydecision.com/ which is a decision matrix.
Business might be your ultimate goal but the reality is a lot of businesses fail. Having a backup is never a bad idea. It's a lot easier getting a degree right now (assuming you're a fresh high school graduate and don't have a lot of responsibilities at the moment) than when you have a family, bills, a mortgage and a full-time job.
- Why are you trying to go to college?
- Will the degree be worth spending thousands and up to four years (if you're planning to get a bachelor's.)?
- Can you learn what you need to learn without getting a degree? And if you learn it, are you able to get a job then without the degree?
- Is there any other reasons why you want a degree?
- Have you considered doing both? Going to school and starting a business on the side? This goes hand in hand with getting a job, learning at the business owner's expense, and starting your business on the side having acquired knowledge and skills.
Everybody has a different reason for pursuing or not pursuing a degree. Figure out your reason. Also considering checking out this thread by MJ: Tough Decision Ahead? Get Decision Clarity at HelpMyDecision.com + https://www.helpmydecision.com/ which is a decision matrix.
Business might be your ultimate goal but the reality is a lot of businesses fail. Having a backup is never a bad idea. It's a lot easier getting a degree right now (assuming you're a fresh high school graduate and don't have a lot of responsibilities at the moment) than when you have a family, bills, a mortgage and a full-time job.
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