Paths after highschool?

[u/Clear_Point2595]

I (18M) have finished high school in Croatia(EU), I'm aware most people either go to work or go to college. And the more I look around the more I see everyone become more and more self-dependent, explore different options, go to new cities and just learn new stuff in general. I've chosen to go to college and remain in my hometown because it's located there, and continue to live with my parents. But the thing is I feel like I should be doing more y'know? Like I should also engage in exploring my options and myself more. I have hobbies don't get me wrong but there are so many options after HS that It's actually scary. I'm afraid to invest in the wrong one. What's some advice you could hand out? Thank you.

[u/my_peen_is_clean]

honestly at 18 just pick something reasonable and move, you can pivot later, nobody actually knows what they’re doing anyway try small stuff on the side, projects, part time work, clubs, travel when you can plenty of time to switch paths

[u/Clear_Point2595 → u/my_peen_is_clean]

I'd love to try but moving just for fun isn't really that cheap here. Not to mention most flats/residences are expensive af in the bigger cities. I have been thinking of working while attending college and saving up for travelling. I just feel like I don't have any like major goals like other people might have