Speaking as someone who jumped head first into the world without first finishing his degree, I completely agree. I eventually finished it, but still wish I had done it first. - Allen Hutchison
Some say you only apply 10% of what you learnt in college in your career. The question I ask is, "which 10%?" :-> - Jeff Sandquist
This assumes you learn more in school than by working. Some of the smartest people I've known don't have degrees. - Chris White
Done right, I think you can learn a lot about yourself in school. I know there are exceptions in either direction. But generally, I believe a good liberal arts education, which healthy amounts of study abroad, a few opportunities for crappy manual labor or tipping jobs, and volunteer work produce quality people with good self awareness, positive dispositions, and great attitudes about collaborating with others and building things that matter. - Christopher Sacca
Don't get me wrong, I think school is great. I especially like that you mentioned a good liberal arts education. I was thinking more along the lines of computer science, and how some particular companies are so focused on academic achievements during hiring that they miss out on people that are scary smart. - Chris White
Left college my junior year to get a job and have not regretted it for one instant. And I learn more about myself every year to this day and going forward, never felt like finding oneself was something limited to college :-) - KC Lemson
trust me, the older you get, the less the degree matters. I finally finished mine, and I've never had a call for it yet - Duncan Riley
