Personal Development for Smart People Forums - View Single Post - Taking time off from university, I love it! How can I stay this way?

Tasaio · 02-13-2007, 02:45 AM

Greetings

First of all, thanks for all the replies.

I've finally decided that I will continue my independent study, and will not be returning to university.

For those who feel university is a better learning experience...ah, well, to each their own. If Steve Pavlina has taught me anything, it's to not become discouraged by disagreement.

Indeed, I am grateful on a Level 2 basis for this attempted discouragement. It has only helped to convince me that university is not the place for me at the moment.

Having made this decision, I feel much more in tune with myself...and I already feel more productive since I'm not worrying about the decision anymore.

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However, I'm afraid my original question remains unanswered: Will I need to make monthly payments to the government, if I'm not a full-time student?

More specifically, will I have to pay per month for Canadian health care? Can I get away with not paying it, if I agree to stop seeing the dentist or doctor?

Personally, I never have problems with my teeth or otherwise, and I'd rather take a risk than have to dish out some money every month.

I'm planning on setting up a source of income, but I currently live with my parents, and I'm happy as a clam doing so. No rent payments here!

What can I expect in terms of taxes, government payments, etc., if I'm not a full-time student when I turn 21-years-old?

Going back to my original post...will they try and force me to join the military?

Thanks in advance!

02-13-2007, 02:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tasaio Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 273	Thanks for the replies! Greetings First of all, thanks for all the replies. I've finally decided that I will continue my independent study, and will not be returning to university. For those who feel university is a better learning experience...ah, well, to each their own. If Steve Pavlina has taught me anything, it's to not become discouraged by disagreement. Indeed, I am grateful on a Level 2 basis for this attempted discouragement. It has only helped to convince me that university is not the place for me at the moment. Having made this decision, I feel much more in tune with myself...and I already feel more productive since I'm not worrying about the decision anymore. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- However, I'm afraid my original question remains unanswered: Will I need to make monthly payments to the government, if I'm not a full-time student? More specifically, will I have to pay per month for Canadian health care? Can I get away with not paying it, if I agree to stop seeing the dentist or doctor? Personally, I never have problems with my teeth or otherwise, and I'd rather take a risk than have to dish out some money every month. I'm planning on setting up a source of income, but I currently live with my parents, and I'm happy as a clam doing so. No rent payments here! What can I expect in terms of taxes, government payments, etc., if I'm not a full-time student when I turn 21-years-old? Going back to my original post...will they try and force me to join the military? Thanks in advance! Last edited by Tasaio; 02-13-2007 at 02:54 AM.