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aurel kurtula

Ten years a go I was in college (if you call university college I'm talking about the thing before college), and here's what I'd say

  • Start reading books (audio books). Do not read the titles you heard, there are book out there that will punch you in the guts and kick you in the nuts and make you coming back for more. Books that will brighten your inner world, read those. Hey read Howl by Allen Ginsberg :)
  • learn web development, just for fun, I think you'll like it
  • Go do university (of course - with your worldview there's not a single reason not to) but take next year off. Do that reading and that web design stuff (don't tell mum I told you so, even I wouldn't believe you)
  • You want to be a programmer, but go to uni for something else. Heck, go for English Lit, why the hell not.

Most importantly though, relax and do whatever you like, cos I got your back :)