College: Is it really necessary?

[Marc]

Thank you all for your responses and insights.

I don't desire to be a part of the system, but rather live apart from it. The paper means nothing to me, only being knowledgable about my passion and doing it effectively does. As Not Sure pointed out, the degree is for others, not me.

I do desire to learn, but rather not get caught up in a dependence on the system (debt). I think I will learn using free or relatively cheap classes from podcasts, and other new ways of education.

My goal in life (permaculture design) only requires experiance and knowledge of natural systems and all the knowledge I need can be found on the Internet.

Is the issue around dropping out part of a deeper issue? You're in your early 20s right?

It most likely is a deeper issue: I am not very compatible with artificial and closed-minded systems. In my schoolhood I was in about 10 different schools and homeschooled much. And everytime I had a SAT or other test I scored in the 99th percentile.

It may also have to do with me not being grounded, but why would I want to be grounded in a disconcerting environment?

And yes, I'm only 21. I have much to learn in life still...