Done both. College is a JOKE compared to a job and family, unless you are holding down a job, taking care of a family and going to school all at the same time.
I'll concur that living the "college" life is Fantasy Island compared to life outside of a campus. A proper attitude can help, but it doesn't change the fact that in most cases a full-time student as compared to a full-time worker has got it "made in the shade", in terms of responsibilities, time on their hands, etc.
