Would going to college be useless in my situation?

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<p>I dropped out of high-school at 16 because I had a mind of my own, got into a lot of trouble due to being very outspoken and didn't feel like school was needed to succeed in life, I still think that way, however. My decision to drop out was also easily made because my parents have been running a successful company for longer than a decade (which I could run later), and were so nice to also built a house for me when I was younger. I would "never" die of hunger or end up on the street because I couldn't pay my mortgage. I still managed to get my High School diploma. it's a long story so I won't go into detail.</p>

<p>I turn 19 in a couple of months. These last years my life has been nothing but boring and sad because of doing absolutely nothing but sitting in front of a computer/tv. My weight skyrocketed and I didn't communicate with anyone besides my parents and occasionally a friend. But when 2011 started, I went abroad for 6 months and finally saw what life had to offer. I lost all the weight, learned to be independent, cooked the first meal in my life and much more.</p>

<p>Obviously all good things come to an end when I went back to live with my parents 2 months ago. At least I am more active now by going to the gym 5x a week and interacting more with others, so that's a plus. The one thing that has been bothering me is what I should do with my life. My father wants me to help run 'our' business, but I do not feel like doing that right now. I want to experience more in life. He told me I do not need to re-invent the wheel by doing something else because everything is right in front of me. In some way he is right, but I know I do not want to live a boring existence like he does just yet.</p>

<p>The reason I want to go to college is because I want to learn a profession and spend my time on something useful. I don't know if going into debt just to go to college is a smart move, but it's better then what I am currently doing. I don't care much about finding a job after graduating. I can always go work at my parents' company after that.</p>

<p>So, after reading my rant. What do you think I should do? All opinions will be appreciated!</p>

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<p>“The reason I want to go to college is because I want to learn a profession and spend my time on something useful.”</p>

<p>That is an excellent reason to go to college.</p>

<p>Going into debt is a dumb idea. Look instead for a college or training program that you can afford. Your dad might be more willing to help pay for your education if you put it in terms of learning things that will eventually help you improve the family business.</p>

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<p>You write this in the International section, so are you international? Where are you from? Each country would have a different standard on education. Anyway, from my country, here is a story and it has nothing to do with me.</p>

<p>30 years ago, my cousin’s Princeton classmate returned to home country to inherit a large automotive assembly plant. It was a huge company but the products are just so-so and mainly assembly of imported parts. This guy turned the company around, not only they are now indpendent car manufacturer but also they have successfuly divested the company into various other products. Now He is one of the Forbes richest person in the world.</p>