[davidw]

You could try branching out a bit in college - do stuff that's not your primary interest. If I could go back, I might consider studying economics in college. Programming is something that it sounds like you like anyway, so you'll be ok even if you don't study it.

You'll be able to find a programming job just fine even without college. It'll be harder, and you may have trouble in snooty environments that place a lot of emphasis on that, but .... they're assholes anyway and you're better off without them. There are certain jobs and things you probably won't be suited for without the necessary background and knowledge, some of which are actually cool things, so that might be something to consider. OTOH, if you're determined enough, you can probably go back and learn those things if you really want to.

I dropped out of college, and generally don't regret it, but there have been times when it has been a hindrance.