It opens the door to opportunities, not only to better your own life, but the lives of many others in the world. I believe education is more than just the memorization of definitions or systems, but applying this information to the world around you. Its easy to get an education, but hard to truly learn.
College is a wonderful time in life.
You will laugh, cry, cheer, groan, study hard, and play hard. You will make lasting and true friends. It is a time where you can learn about other people and yourself. There will be many others who think differently than you. Whether you agree or disagree, stay true to yourself and what you believe.