Life isn't all about getting a degree, but in the long run it can facilitate things for you.
That is unless your a brilliant entrepreneur, have some amazing talent or have connections that help you make money.
I'm going to university, have a plan, but I still feel underwhelmed with my life, I'm almost a quarter of a century old!
It drags on me a bit when I see these Hollywood actors, professional athletes, writers, whatever, that are under 20 or just on their way, and they've already established themselves so much in life.
There's a lot of emphasis on being exceptional in an individualistic society, and when that doesn't pan out, you really just have to make the most of what you got going for you.
Be secure enough financially so you can at least travel, try to get as much joy out of life, and try to find out as much as you can about the world your living in...