I agree with the author. I talk about how I dropped out of school (twice) on my blog. Definitely life-changing in a positive way!

http://www.jperla.com/blog/post/how-to-drop-out

I think people get so freaked out at the idea of doing anything out of the ordinary. If you end up trying to go your own way people discourage you because it brings up they're own fears. If you can stick to your guns, power to you.

Dropping out saved my life. College was not for me yet I was constantly told that I had to go to school. Glad people are realizing that's not the only solution.