I don't take it lightly. I don't just say "nah", college is a joke. I respect college, and college is filled with brilliant people. Colleges that have decent programs also cost a decent amount. I don't want to graduate with mounds of debt. I know it's possible to work it off while in school, and financial aid, etc. but the fact of the matter is a lot of people have a lot of college debt. WHO KNOWS, I could participate in a new collegey startup in a couple years, I might decide to go in a couple years, but I wanted to make the point that not going to college doesn't mean automatic couch potato with no opportunity.
I see. These are important things to consider. But I think what you've written actually shows some insecurity about your decision. Like you felt a need to say, "see, I'm not a couch potato". Insecurity is good, and I hope you take every opportunity to learn, in college or anywhere else, as much as possible, but not only to improve your "skill set" or your "job prospects", but to make your perspective richer.
If you do decide to go to college, I hope you'll view it as an investment in yourself, not as amounting debt, and make the most out it. It is far from providing everything a person needs to learn, but it's a good enough starting point.
