Exactly. Various factors beyond my control kept me out of university, but Im thankful.

I wonder how many kids are skipping Uni because of all this nonsense? Not to mention the debt.

Something I read recently: For the first time in history, the average IQ of people graduating with bachelors degrees today is exactly the same as the general population.

It seems to me that we are moving away from these old, slow moving institutions. The internet is democratizing everything. How many different tech certifications are available online for a fraction of the price? Just get some of those, and demonstrate your skills to the right people.