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degree job vs. dream job. is it worth going back to college?

i'm 20. i owe so far 27,000 but you know with interest that's 40,000 and that only covers 1/3 of my school. the loans are under my dad's name but i'm paying them back. so, is it worth finishing- getting a degree on 3D animation- and paying about $800 monthly for the next 10-15 yrs? i like 3D animation, but it's not my dream career. i dream of having my own airbrushing shop for all kinds of vehicles.-but because i don't know how to get started to accomplish this and not self-confident; i chose to get a fair degree on a job revolving art. but is it worth it? or should i aim to achieve my dream goal? do i even have enough potential to throw myself at it? my art examples: http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2/bla... http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2/bla... oh and not to mention that if i don't finish college- i feel like i'll be a failure in my family's eyes. but i think if one day i fall behind on the payment- there goes my dad's credit and i DON'T want that to happen.

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1. Dream job for certain. All the money in the world, couldn't replace what you'd really think the money would give you. Happiness.
2. Getting a degree is very important, especially if you're trying to get a job to gain experience before opening your shop. Because that will help. However, it doesn't seem like owning an airbrushing shop (knowing how to airbrush) requires a degree in art, just the ability to do it. It may be better for you to get a degree in Entrepenuership/Business, to help you run your business, if you already have experience in airbrushing.