Did anyone really love post-secondary school (college/university) in their country?

Like an overall very positive experience, love for it, not just trying to find the positives.

I love love learning but I’ve always disliked the hoops of traditional standardized education here. Chasing the grades and extracurriculars, the stress, the lack of sleep, the poor health … that all felt integrated in the experience if you wanted to excel.

What did you love about it? How might the education system there differ from other countries?