The money --> education issue directly affected my life
  direction. However, I don't feel stilted by it, although it was
  very disappointing to find out I had to leave college because of
  money. Tried going back to community a few times through the
  years later but it's not the same as being immersed in a
  stay-on-campus situation between the ages of 18-26. Summer camp
  for learning that lasts all year long. But I got 1.5 yr taste of
  it. Lots of fun and learned a lot while I was there.