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Interesting. I'm obviously American. I guess the larger point is that the period in your life from the age of 17-18 to about 21-22 is pretty important (or is that just my American showing again?)

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You are right, I think. What I was trying to say is, a lot of the people recommending college in these situations cite the "life experience"—which I wholeheartedly agree with—but, that might not be coupled to college :)

That's what I've been seeing a lot too. Almost everyone recommending college over the jobs are life, not potential career benefits.

I'm American as well, btw.

Put another way, what I'm saying is that what you call "life benefits" actually are "career benefits". There is a big picture coupling of the two. Don't short change your life experience - it may or may not be at college, but the job offer is a red herring.

As they say - "Youth is wasted on the young". Wrap your mind around that and live your youthful days to the fullest. Prove them wrong.

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