[prirun]

We all have many paths we could take through life, but have to select one. You never will know how your life would have turned out on a path you didn't choose, and neither do any of the people giving advice. You choose, do your best, and adjust if things aren't going the way you want. Good luck with your decision!

For the record, I love computers, hated school, and only went to get the piece of paper. I went to Indiana University, Purdue, Oakland (in MI) and finally graduated from U of L's Speed engineering school. I never used anything I learned in school: the computer classes were lame, but I do think the piece of paper kept me from getting rejected for large independent contracting jobs (I've mostly worked independently my whole life), so I'm very glad I went. You're welcome to contact me.