My 6 year University experience was great for me educationally, and enriched my life tremendously.
I quit high school midway through my Senior year (at the encouragement of the local police that were onto, and none to happy about, my love of marijuana). I took my GED the day after I dropped out of High School (which I passed with flying colors), and shipped off to US Navy Basic Training (aka Boot Camp) by weeks end.
I started attending college while still in the Navy through various extension programs. I also attended advanced technical training schools while in the Navy.
Upon my discharge, I enrolled and was accepted into a state university. The GI Bill was of great assistance. I also quickly became involved in the student government and was able to earn stipends during four of my six years, serving in various capacities, including a seat on the Student Union Board of Directors, and Vice-President of the Associated Student Body, where I was Chairman of the Board of Directors.
I started as a Social Work major, decided that I enjoyed research more, and switched to a Sociology major, and eventually settled on a more esoteric path, choosing History as my major (I planned to teach college and write books).
I voraciously devoured textbooks, absorbing all kinds of information. I sought out classes in Art History, Archaeology, Philosophy and Psychology. Meanwhile, I developed my social conscience as well, leading the largest political activist group on campus (Students for Peace), and participating in several other groups (such as the Anti-Apartheid "Mandela Coalition").
To this day, I cherish my university experience.
I made lifelong friendships, received an incredible education, and learned so much about myself and the world around me.
Strangely enough, I picked up some transferrable skills in computers and management along the way, so that I jumped straight from college into the corporate world and soon moved into management, where I remained until deciding to venture out into starting my own mainstream business almost a dozen years ago.
My mainstream business soon flourished, and I suddenly had the money, time, and opportunity to start-up my adult enterprises.
There have been plenty of ups and downs along the way, but all-in-all, I feel that I have led a charmed life, and have had some incredible experiences along the way, which I would probably not trade for anything (except for lots more money, LOL).
I wish that I had time to study as I once did, although I don't think that I have ever stopped learning.
As I get older, I am making more time for myself, to do things that I may not be able to do decades down the road, because I do not want to miss the chance. That has also enriched my life.
The important lesson that I learned from college (and from life in general), is to take responsibility for yourself and your education. Don't be a sheep. Learn to think and act for yourself. Set goals, and realistic milestones for achieving them, and then break your balls to realize your dreams...
Almost forgot to mention that there is lots of good pussy in college too, although I learned to love women with big brains even more than women with big boobs.
ADG