I take it you're not in highschool... if this is the case, I wouldn't worry about having to take an extra year or so to complete a degree or masters or whatever. Most people do. Yeah it's more money and yeah it takes up time but really. You're probably going to be in debt anyways and don't you love being in a learning environment? I just love school. All right, now you've witnessed my inner geek. Sorry about that slip-up, it shan't happen again.
Hope that makes you feel better. Now I have to go study for an exam I hope to not fail
C&D