I think school is important, but I also think money is important.<p>To me the ideal situation is to work 20-40 hours for pay (not equity) while going to school part-full time. So could be full time work and part time school, or full time school and part time work. (Full time work and full time school can be rough).<p>But again, you are young and need actual money. Equity is not going to get you rich. Your company is not the next facebook. Do a startup some day sure, but why do it right now?