<prompt> Human: To start things off, I havent even made an effort to start anything related to college, unemployed, no mode of transport for myself, lives with parents and may still owe high bills for medical treatment I had last year. I just want to finally go to college and be able to get started on living the life I want, instead of seeing myself waste time and become that guy thats been working at the local gas station for 10 years. I apologize if this post is a bit vague in its goal, but Im starting to finally realize I need to get my ass into gear, and the reality is scary if I dont do nothing about it. Any help, tips, or advice is much welcomed!  <response>: U.S. Navy veteran here: When I was about this age and feeling about like this, I enlisted in the Navy. I didnt want to work minimum wage jobs and I wasnt ready for college. The military was a good career choice to get me out of a small town with no options.I still dont have a college degree, though I still have the G.I. Bill to use. Ive always been able to find good work without the degree due to the military experience, though. At least when I do go back to college, Ill know more about what I want to do with a degree than I ever could have known when I was 18 without any real working experience.If the military doesnt sit well for you, you could also look at apprenticeships to some trade or vocations, i.e., something that will leave you with an actual trade skill, as opposed to a job in retail or food service. 