I see no reason why young people feel obliged, at age sixteen or seventeen to go right into college. Many could work for several years and try to save some of the cost of University. Also, we need to keep in mind that the benefits of a University education really ought to be paid for by those who reap the benefit. Oh, I know that society as a whole does benefit. However, individuals also do quite well as a result of being well educated.
   I guess I am just a little tired of those who want the public to pay for personal choices. Getting an education is hard work and we all need to understand that Public Funds are finite. At what point do we tell people that public benevolence is not up to making a lawyer, doctor or engineer of you...that is your job.