Don't burn me at the stake for this, it is truly my own opinion & it has worked in my life... not for everyone.
I wasted two years in college in a cloud.... still chasing girls... never graduated. I was immature at best!! I was in & out of a few jobs until I learned some skills/trades like the other people mentioned. IF YOU GO TO COLLEGE, TRY HARD & DON"T JUST GO FOR KICKS...
I will say this: After "finding myself" I probably make more money now than 80% of college grads... excluding lawyers & doctors & such. My point is, if you want to MAKE MONEY, "college" does not really teach you about that too much. Making money is in selling, investments, Real Estate, etc... which is not really found in colleges that teach degrees in "political science" & "arts" or "eco-geek" stuff... I know many who have gone to college & gotten various degrees & are now logging, carpenters, & have some menial crap jobs.... BECAUSE THEY ARE STILL PAYING FOR THEIR EDUCATION. (try not to be one of those guys)
Last, find a job/field that you want to do. Try to decide on the work field first; then acquire the education to get you there. Next, INVEST. Let those investments pay for some of the toys you want. JMO!!! Scooter