What is your college dropout story / roadmap?

Question

I am currently falling out of love with university. I managed to get into the best university in my region with the hope of learning, meeting interesting people, and working on things that matter.I am frustrated with the way things have turned out. The things I do in college don't excite me and people are extremely close minded. University currently feels like a waste of time. I enjoy my time working on side coding projects a lot more. University just seems to get in the way of the learning I truly care about and the tasks that I consider important.I'm curious to hear about dropout stories here, since there seems to be a lot of survivorship bias from people online.I want to hear all about it. Good and bad.

soueuls · Accepted Answer

I was studying in the number one university in China (Tsinghua). Finished my first year of master degree and dropped out because I had little interest for research.- No regrets about the master part - I miss the student life a bit (Tsinghua is really unique and massive) - 100% miss not living in China, I should have pushed through it, learn more Chinese. - 100% looking forward to relocate in China as soon as the borders open. - I am now making a six figures salary, nobody ever asked me for my degree, never.

999900000999 · Answer

Dropped out after 3 years since my family made it impossible to finish.
Was at 6 figures 2 years later. They're a multitude of paths one can take. I met a high school dropout the other day who easily makes more than most of the degree holders I know.
Nothing stops you from dropping out and going back.