Reading, now, from the oldest to the latest response, this is the first really wise recommendation I have seen up to this point.
(B. S. Eng'r, M. S., Ph. D., Post Doc; Member of Eng'r Staff - GE Semiconductor Products Dept.; Sr. Research Scientist -- E. I du Pont de Nemours, Electronics Div.; Hon. Disch. U. S, Army, Sgt. E-5 1962-- Infantry, MG Squad Leader)(now 75 years old & learning Koine Greek, 15 yrs exp. as computer technician)
It’s more just experience speaking. I didn’t serve and I regret it. Also, I’ve seen kids go to college and spend 2 years with beer and pizza.