I've never had the time or inclination for them, and, maybe for that reason, I did very well in the business world and never had to depend on the kindness of strangers. You might be able to follow my example.
Those "arrogant sons of the Southern aristocracy" must have been a hell of a lot more successful at reforming the national education system than winning the Civil War, if what you say is true.
If they had applied themselves earlier, who knows? Maybe they would have won the war too.
If you start applying yourself right away, you might be able to overcome that football, beer, and pretzels mindset.
Good luck!
I hope so.
I'm pulling for you! You can do it! Good luck! Go, Llan, go!