Since all my other comments are quite negative, I'll take a moment to defend the OP here.
Notice their justification begins with "I find I learn best...". Sounds like perhaps the best way to justify a decision about one's education.
As for breadth, it's true. College makes accumulating these experiences very easily. Luckily, there are lots of smart people out there for anyone who might want to broaden their horizons while not attending college. In fact, part of the point of college is realizing this is true and figuring out how to benefit from these opportunities.
Notice their justification begins with "I find I learn best...". Sounds like perhaps the best way to justify a decision about one's education.
As for breadth, it's true. College makes accumulating these experiences very easily. Luckily, there are lots of smart people out there for anyone who might want to broaden their horizons while not attending college. In fact, part of the point of college is realizing this is true and figuring out how to benefit from these opportunities.