College dropout, what should I read to make sure I still get an education? So yea I dropped out and I have a stable job so I'm not really trying to go back. I read a lot and I do study what genuinely interests me but I still get self-conscious when I talk to friends who graduated from big universities. Is there any general knowledge stuff I should read or know to further my education on my own? I love learning about everything especially English and history. 