I could be considered lucky. I've forged a career in technology and programming for a living without any official qualifications or certification in my chosen field.

Many people who get hired now will have read job adverts indicating that some form of Computer Science degree or equivalent is preferred. 

To get one of those, you need to have racked up a mountain of debt, and created life experiences during those years at University, either as your first venture away from home on your own or travelling to a nearby one if you are so fortunate.

I managed to get an apprenticeship at a local security printer, working in their IT Department. I dropped out of college, which I wasn't enjoying, to start my first full-time job, working for next to nothing.

Category: Education.

Getting a Computer Science Degree from the comfort of your own home