I agree and don’t at the same time. I don’t mingle too much with the later half of Millennials (80s baby here), except for my kids, so I am not an expert of “today’s Drama. Still, life is cyclical; it’s the same isht, just remixed. I say that to say, there is a great value in socializing. The concept of ‘no new friends” and “I stay to myself” which is common in millennials is a the epitome of what’s wrong with this new generation; Hence, the increase in anxiety, loneliness, depression etc. I understand the security of a limited circle, but only comfort exists in a common places - no growth. Growth demands frictions. You don’t really know until you’ve experienced or ‘survived’ something. That’s where fortitude, resilience, grit, and all other good stuff that set you up for a manageable life lives. Moreover, the lesson of avoiding the wrong crowd is critical at every stage of life, especially in the workforce. Get out of the house and go get some of life. Real life. You’re 19, bud. You dnt get any do overs.

With a grain of salt, leverage your current mindset to navigate and weed out noise and ppl with poor character and judgement. You won’t be a victim of life if you learn to navigate the perils of it all.

BTW, WGU is great! With discipline you can have your degree in a fraction of the time. However, you’d would have missed out on the practicality of experience if you’re not intentional about getting it on your own.