I am kinda in the midway between old and new paradime. I love investing into old paradime to live free on passive income. I am about to quit working next year though - from 2 jobs. And planning to concentrate on school but not just anything but something I am really into - economics. I don't personally care about if I will never get work from that field, I simply love it. I recommend also for you to study what you love and find your niche from that when you grow up.
All the best and blessings!
Thanks alot of my friend and best of luck for you in economics!