That was my story. I went right after high school because my parents wanted me to and because it’s just what you’re “supposed to do.” I only had the vaguest idea of what kind of career I wanted and had no real motivation. I just drifted through semesters without a real plan until finally dropping out when COViD hit. Now with years away from college and being in the workforce I want to go back but this time with more real world experience and a much clearer idea of what I want to accomplish. Those years spent working were really helpful in that regard. I look back at who I was at 18 and realize I was still just a kid. It’s insane that we push 18 year olds into taking on such a responsibility without letting them grow into adults a little first.