"What should I do? I'll be turning 20 soon and feel like I missed the entire college experience"

Title: Should I still try for a regular college at 20, or continue on my current path?

I'm feeling a bit confused about my career and education path and would appreciate some outside perspectives.

I come from a mining area in India, and after school I completed an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certification for 1 year . Later, instead of going down the traditional college route, I joined A Practical Learning Clg for 1 year and started focusing on practical skills and work opportunities.

Right now, I'm doing some freelance work, building experience, and there's a decent chance I could get placed within the next 4 months. I'm also planning to enroll in an online degree program so I can continue my education while working.

On paper, things seem to be moving forward. But emotionally, I sometimes feel left out.

Many people around my age went to regular colleges, made friends, joined clubs, attended events, lived campus life, and built memories. I never really got that experience. I'll be turning 20 next year, and sometimes I wonder if I'll regret not having a proper college experience.

At the same time, starting over with a regular degree would mean investing several more years and potentially slowing down the momentum I've built professionally.

So I'm stuck between two thoughts:

1. Continue with work, gain experience, do an online degree, and focus on building my career.
2. Try to get into a regular college and experience campus life while earning a traditional degree.

For those who have been in a similar situation, do you think the college experience is worth going back for at 20? Or should I focus on the opportunities already in front of me and not look back?

I'd appreciate honest advice, especially from people who chose unconventional paths.