Unfortunately, I was unable to finish my Occupy Wall Street column in time for this week, so it will have to wait one more.

I have come to realize that I may have made a misstep in the past that will negatively affect my life. I don’t really have regrets; I’m perfectly happy with my life and there are many things that I wouldn’t want changed for anything.

However, I have come to the realization that I should not have gone to college. Well, I shouldn’t have gone right when I did, at least.

Don’t get me wrong, I am in no way downplaying the relevance and/or importance of higher learning, I just believe many people jump immediately into the role of college student without taking other matters into consideration.

Chief among these is the current economic position of many middle-class families (see Brian’s column) and the fact that college costs are through the roof means failure holds some pretty hefty consequences. Add in the general expenses of living on your own, and the price tag is not small.