I went to community college for free right out of high school. I also dropped out about two months later because I didn’t like the school or have any idea what I was going to do with myself. I took a year off and worked; worried about absolutely nothing because I still lived at home. I went back to a different community college a year later, and in a month I’ll have my Masters. I don’t regret taking a break at all. School is overwhelming, and despite what people say, I would recommend it to people who don’t know what they want to do. School isn’t for everyone, and if it’s for you, you’ll go back.

However, I would absolutely recommend thinking about and researching financial aid waaaaay more than I did. That will never hurt you.