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“So, are you going to college?” It’s a question I get asked quite a bit. My answer: “No, I don’t think so.” Awkward pause. Sometimes I wonder why people ask “are you going” without a “where” or “when” in front of it. Nope, I’m not going to college. Before I get too far into this, let me say that I don’t necessarily think that all of the college system is a waste of time and money. It’s not — there are fields and professions that require college. What I do think, however, is that college isn’t for everyone. I get the feeling that our culture expects every high-school graduate to go to a college by default. It’s just expected. But is it necessary?