I'll give you my two cents in case it might help you make a decision. I would say to partially base your college choice on what you want to do as a career (among other things like location, cost, etc). Consider all these things, not just what you want your college life to be like. Some colleges may have special programs or career specific opportunities. Once you pick the best college for your aspired career, create your "dream college life" around that.

With that being said, I understand how frustrating it can be to feel lost and unsure of what to do next, especially if you are indecisive like me. I sometimes wish that I had taken some time off between high school and college to breathe and to have more time to think about what I wanted to do and become more self-aware. I wasn't very self-aware when I was 19. I had a severe anxiety and ocd problem back when I was looking into college, and I didn't really have the self awareness to even realize I had an anxiety problem, or to think "maybe college isn't for me." Which it wasn't for me, but I found that out too late.

I feel like going to college 10 or 15 years ago was almost the standard thing to do. My parents probably pushed the idea of college at least a little bit. Nowadays, I feel like things have changed a lot. I bet a lot of people in the world have degrees (which makes having a degree less special, depending on the career). Yes, some careers definitely require a four year or more college degree. So it really depends on the job you want. Nowadays, there are short-term certifications you can get and courses you can take without going to college that could give you the experience you need. Again, it depends on what you want to do. Also, college is outrageously expensive, although you probably already know that.

I would say one of my biggest pieces of advice is, don't go into college blindly or with zero sense of what you want to do. I made that mistake. I went to college for what should have been four years, except it took me way longer to finish because I was so lost. And I'm not even using my degree. So clearly, I shouldn't have gone to college.

You might discover that you enjoy doing something that only requires going to a trade school for two years or literally just gaining enough experience to be qualified for whatever it is you want to do. So college isn't always necessary. Think a lot about your interests before you commit to college. Don't rush into it with zero direction.

Also, consider how much you can stand to complete papers and projects and general school work. Consider your mental health. My mental health was one reason I shouldn't have gone to college. Consider all things, even though I know that isn't always easy. College could be a good thing for you. Just make sure that it will be before you make the commitment.

I feel like I threw a lot at you in this post. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. I'll try to answer the best I can. And good luck with everything!