[mcovalt]

I dropped out of grad school where I focused on math/physics. I was too immature to effectively plan my research and write it up. Also, there's a lot to the institution of academia that I find very distasteful.

The courses were not really important, honestly. As opposed to undergrad, the classes were more provided as resources where you could get expert advice on the course material that applied to your research.

I'm still obsessed with the research, though. Linear algebra in particularly. I have had good success with keeping up with my little research interests by reading relevant new papers and books. I still plan on using what I've learned to advance the world in some way. Being able to work on it without looming deadlines and a shoestring stipend is freeing to say the least.

You really don't need to pursue a degree if you want to keep on learning.

[markus_zhang]

I agree with you. After writing down the title I figured what I need is knowledge, not any degree.