Help making a degree plan!!

[madiknune]

I'm a bad person to ask, since I don't care even an ounce if my kids get an in-person college experience - I think that is WAY overblown, as if this is some awesome way for kids to do something, when for zero cost, you can get great experience being out in the world, working, volunteering, etc.  I feel like being on campus really encourages a party lifestyle and an entitled outlook.  Just my thoughts, obviously there are some good things being in-person brings (internships being the top one in certain fields, as well as teacher recommendations brought on by teachers actually getting to know you), but in general, I'm just not impressed by the "college experience" and I'm not willing to pay for that for either of my kids.  Education yes, that I'm all for and will fund.

My youngest is not going to go to college I don't think, I've encouraged him to go visit his friends that ARE going to go, and get a "college experience" that way.  Cheaper.

I never thought about all the free ways I can get the same college experience and social life. After much thought I am checking out the big 3 schools because it will ultimately save money and time. I'm sure I can make up for the missed college experience in so many other ways. If I deticate 100% of my time to getting my degree how long do you think it will take me? Also, which school do you recommend out of the big 3?