[flooser]

This post is going to be downvoted. This is not a personal attack.

The basic question is, why the hell don't you learn for the sake of learning. I did that. Promise. I have an inability to study for grades. So fine, I am doing ok. I took classes, I really enjoyed them (though I struggled a lot), and I learnt a lot. I love school - its the best way to learn things in a structured way, and meet really crazy smart people doing that.

I'll be honest though, I went to pretty selective school - it took me a while to get in (but I did) and it was really an awesome experience. M.I.T. was an especially great experience.

But of course, you are entitled to your opinion, and so am I.