As a former college professor, I have seen a number of students "waste" their college experience. Alas, these days it does seem important to choose majors carefully--and I do like the double major idea. (I double majored in English and in psychology.) My younger son tripled majored! (Whew.)

I think lots can be learned from attending college, but it's too expensive not to get as much out of it as possible. I think some parents push their kids into college before they are ready--emotionally and/or knowing their interests and abilities.