I Asked 13 Devs: Should I Quit School Or Go All In? Part 2
Should I drop out of college to chase my dreams — or play it safe and stay in school? I asked 13 Dev's and creators / channel owners I thought would answer my questions .. and In this article I'm going show you the rest of 6 of the responses I get from 'em .. and if you missed Part 1 of the article .. you can find it here , Enjoy Reading the article!
• Exodus tola:
Honestly, if I were in your position, I’d definitely stay in school for now. You’re still in high school, and even though the dev world is full of success stories that seem to skip school, the truth is: having that foundation really helps. You’ve got time. Use these years to build skills, work on projects, and grow without cutting off your options too early.
I totally get the itch to go all in on your passion, but you can still do that while in school. That’s what I’ve been doing learning, building, and pushing forward even when school gets busy.
All the best on your journey stay consistent and curious!
• Roobi:
I'd def suggest u drop out like I been watching u and you're doing good so I really advise u to drop out I mean schools just wasting ur fckin time they ain't teaching u the real world stuff u know that right .. ik ik there's some soft skills u will learn but they ain't teaching the core things what they teach aint enough and u can even teach yourself all of it from the internet and get better knowledge than most school students
its fckin time and energy vampire fr so i'd say drop out from that fckin system and grind on wht u wanna become if u really grind stay focused and learn from the right sources u wont regret taking this path i saw ur progress and u’re on that entrepreneur path i really suggest u drop out learn from the internet learn from real people fail fast and keep pushing and dont stress too much to make this decision just take it easy try taking one year off dont go to school just focus fully on ur grind ifit aint working out then cool go back and take the school path seriously but give urself that one year to test it out for real
just make sure u are ready for the grind bcz it can get tough sometimes .. but if u stay locked in u will see real progress in that one year fr ..
• Genene T. :
honestly, it depends on your situation.
If you’re still learning and figuring things out, stay in school and build your skills, test ideas, and level up while you are still in school.
But if you’re already earning, gaining traction, and school’s slowing you down — that’s when dropping out might make sense. Let your results make the decision.
Don’t drop out to escape school — drop out to chase something real.
• Naty:
Honestly, I feel like this kind of thing is super personal. It depends on you — what you want long-term, your drive, and how serious you are about your own projects.
If you’re just testing ideas and still figuring stuff out, school can actually give you time and space to do that without pressure. But if you already know exactly what you wanna build and you're fully committed, then yeah, maybe going full-time on your stuff makes sense.
Just think about what you want most, and where you see yourself a year or two from now. That vision should guide your choice.
• Bina:
This question really depends on the person, but for me, I don’t recommend dropping out. There’s enough time to build your dream projects while learning in college. I know it can sometimes feel like a scam — assignments that don’t always feel useful, outdated systems, or the pressure of exams. But college is more than just academics. It’s where you get to build from scratch — not just your technical skills, but also your mindset, discipline, and how you handle challenges.
Your social, technical, and mental life will be tested in ways that prepare you for the real world. One huge benefit people overlook is connection. You’ll meet other students, mentors, and even future collaborators — people just as passionate as you, and maybe even more. These relationships can shape your future in unexpected ways.
Chasing your dreams is important, but college can be a foundation that supports that journey — not something that holds you back. If you use your time wisely, you don’t have to choose between the two.