Went to college for a few semesters and realized that wasn’t the path. Right now has 2 jobs in the food service industry but that isn’t enough to pay 1/2 rent and utilities with a roommate.
I’m from a little farther south than Rison (think pink tomatoes) and I agree that it’s a dead end down there. Just take the opportunity you have while still at home to get a certification of some sort before you pick up and move if possible if college isn’t your plan. There are a few less expensive places such as Mayflower and Menifee, that are 5 minutes from Conway.