Going to School

As someone who has just started on this platform I would like someone to guide me as to what to do. I have just signed up but have done nothing else in terms of enrolling in certain courses and classes. I am 17 and interested in going into business management and entrepreneurship, I am also very interested in the market and doing equity research. Would anyone have some recommendations as to what to do on WSO? As for actual college I am very hesitant to go as I see college as an opportunity to get a degree not an opportunity to grow. I feel it would be more beneficial enrolling in non- mastery based education like such (WSO). Possibly considering a gap year. Any guidance is welcomed!

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