I have a college degree from the University of Wisconsin, a MCSE and a CCNA. They all have their strong and weak points but none can hurt you, well besides your pocketbook.
I would recommend going to college and then working on Certs if you feel like it or over the summer. College might put you 4 or so years behind someone who just gets a cert but in the long run a college degree will open doors. Not to mention open you up to jobs with the university.
If you are interested in IT work there is no better way to gain experience then by working at your attending university. Start your first semester, they will give you all the training you need.
Certifications should be the icing on a cake that's made of experience.
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I have a college degree from the University of Wisconsin, a MCSE and a CCNA. They all have their strong and weak points but none can hurt you, well besides your pocketbook. I would recommend going to college and then working on Certs if you feel like it or over the summer. College might put you 4 or so years behind someone who just gets a cert but in the long run a college degree will open doors. Not to mention open you up to jobs with the university. If you are interested in IT work there is no better way to gain experience then by working at your attending university. Start your first semester, they will give you all the training you need. Certifications should be the icing on a cake that's made of experience.