>>2266125The benefit of self teaching is that you can direct your education in the specific direction you want.
The drawback of self teaching is that you can direct your education in the specific direction you want.
Even if you don't specialize in any of the various things you learn there, a greater breadth of knowledge can be applied, and it's good mileage. That said if it's costing you an arm and a leg, consider what a diverse education is worth to you.
