How would greater autonomy in your educational choices enhance or hinder your learning experience?

I think that an individuals autonomy over what they chose to study in college is great, however this freedom should be limited for grades k-12. Exploring different modes, and topics of education is certainly important, as most individuals don't truly know what they want to pursue in life until they've had a taste of it. However, the problem with allowing too much single track exploration will push individuals behind their peers if they decide they would like to try something else, as they would have to first learn the basics of their new interest before they could continue on to the…  Read more more advanced aspects of their educational interest. This is not only problematic for the student, but also for teachers, as they will have to accommodate different learning levels, and with it different pace capacities. For these reasons, continuing to require core skills while allowing for some exploration in the form of: electives, clubs, and programs, in school, and out, is they best option to ensure students a stable learning environment that is well suited to their learning level, while also providing them with just enough autonomy to help them discover what they may want to pursue in college, and beyond.