>>368822314k in Canada for a year. and I'm talking about a good college.
I feel like it's something to invest in if you're talented already, and you're seriously not going to ever stop painting/drawing. Go for it absolutely.
Take some advice, do a lot of research about schools. I went to college for a year when I was about 19 or 20 years old and studied illustration/fundamentals, and it was great, I learned so much and progressed like a wild fire, I was dedicated, inspired and so motivated to get good, and I manged to reach a level, some class mates often came to me for advice by the time the year was over. I was one of those kids that went to life drawing sessions everyday, day and night for the entire year.(how you spend your down time will determine your progression).
Alright now all that a side. When I went into college I was not prepared emotionally, I'm talking about I still didn't really know who I was
as a person and how I viewed myself and others. I was really shy, and my self esteem was in the garbage, I struggled with confidence and self respect, but still managed to pick up a few art buddies( female and male).
Final advice to anybody going to art college. Just make sure your ready. take it seriously. If you get depressed go talk to a counselor. don't go get drunk and isolate yourself.