College.

It doesn't prepare you for much. You may come out educated in your field of study.

But...

You won't know how to balance a check book.

You won't know how to manage your money.

You won't know how to compose yourself during scary job interviews.

You won't know how to dress like a professional. You just got out of a place where dressing up was rare.

You won't know what it means to have a "9-5" schedule.

You won't have very many friends like you are used to.

You won't want to stay up late anymore. It's not cool.

You're Friday nights are shot. That work week sure did wear you out.

Hanging out with your parents all of a sudden becomes kind of fun.

Your weekend doesn't start on a Thursday night.

You won't be able to have anymore coffee dates anytime during the day. Remember, you now work during normal business hours.

You will think you can conquer the world three hours after you grab your diploma. That's a lie. We have to start at the bottom of the totem pole.

However...

College does present you with a few positive things.

Your independence.

Your own faith and dependence on something greater than yourself and your parents.

New friends. New places. New experiences.

And lots of fun.

I wouldn't change anything.