School..............

[terryc]

Davehouck..I totally agree, there is is always something to learn whether it be basic quatum mechanics or how to cook a good meal, there is too much to learn and too little time.
anarchyx..it is a long time since I attended school but I know how you feel but take dave's points to heart because as he says it is all free and sets you up for life.
Be open minded and take advantage of every learning opportunity

[white_cloud]

School is almost back here in good old Scotland too...thankyou god!
 
If I pulled any more of my hair out any more this summer I would have ended with a head like an egg!
 
John.

[mike1762]

I spent my high school years designing band logos, writing lyrics, and dreaming of becoming a rock star.  Unfortunately, I forgot to actually go to school!!!  When I reached an age that it became clear that I was NOT going to be a rich and famous rock star, I suddenly had to back-up and start over.  I basically spent my first year of college getting a high school education.  By the graces of God, it all worked out.  I have a satisfying career in a challenging profession and I still get to do my music.  Don't waste the 8hrs... you'll just find yourself scrambling to make-up for it at a latter date.  I sound like my Dad.
 
(Message edited by mike1762 on August 14, 2008)

[glocke]

To the OP:
 
While probably not fun on several levels, high school is important.  
 
However, try to do your best and ger through it as best you can, and try to go to college.  If you do well enough in high school you could possible get a college scholarship.  Take my word for it, college is NOTHING like high school.  College is where the REAL learning takes place.
 
I too was high school drop out, but got my GED, and after a couple of years working factory jobs went to college full time and got a degree.  That degree makes a WORLD of difference in terms of job oppurtunities, and the qaulity of people you end up associating with.

[hydrargyrum]

I've never met a single person who regretted having stayed in school and studied hard.  On the other hand, I've met plenty of people that can say the opposite.  Think of High School as a means to college, and college as a means to a career (and some of the best years of your life along the way).  If you choose wisely you can land yourself a job that you enjoy.  If you don't, you'll likely end up in a job that will make High School seem like heaven in comparison.  You will also never have teachers as good as those you have in High School.  Those folks have gone to school to learn how to teach.  Most professors don't have any background in teaching, and except for the rare gems, just aren't that good at it.  The comments above about high school giving you logic skills are good ones.  You're gonna need them regardless of whether you go to college.
 
(Message edited by hydrargyrum on August 14, 2008)

[811952]

And of course, you've always got the option of devoting your life to a music career after college.  When you're burned out on the music thing you can always fall back on your degree and do something else while you regroup/recoup..
 
Seriously, when I played colleges (Vanderbuilt, Ole' Miss, Auburn, Athens, etcetera) in the early '80s, I was always completely envious of the lifestyle and scenery!  There is nothing that can match the visual stimulation of a college campus.  
 
John

[mike1762]

Just watch about any Behind the Music episode and see for yourself what a lack of education can do to your life.  Unfortunately, the music business is full of people who did not adequately prepare themselves for real life.  It causes you to do things like sign lopsided contracts and buy  million dollar homes and automobiles that you can't afford when your short music career is over.       Give me a few million dollars as an irresponsible adolescent and I would be flipping burgers now.  Give me a few million now (or anyone with some insight) and you make very different decisions.  No one ever suffered from too much education.  Man... we must be bumming you out.