my dreams cost money!

[theory of knowledge]

im 18, in first year college, working to pay tuition both during school year and in the summer, as well

i have always wanted to travel, but it costs too much and i can't afford it (going to europe would cost my entire year's tuition, south america or asia half a year's tuition)

i wanted to take a sailing course at the local yacht club, can't afford it
wanted to take a leisure pilot license, can't afford it

i did manage to scrap enough money to pay for gym, take life guarding courses,

i also run and play competitive soccer
in my spare times i read and play music (just finished war and peace, now i am reading the republic) i also play the saxophone, i wanted to learn the piano, but lessons are over 30 dollars an hour.

so basicly all i can do are no different from the average guy, i have a driver's license but can't afford to buy a car,

what is there to do that is exicting and passionate but doesnt require a lot of money?

 

[Krassus]

Michael Dell started his company when he was what, 19? There's something exciting and passionate for you to do. MAKE MONEY! Then travel all you want!

 

[JonJack]

what is there to do that is exicting and passionate but doesnt require a lot of money?

You would be surprised that the question to your answer depends on the type of person you are. Whether you are only pleased by adventurous and unique things, or whether you can find enjoyment and excitement in the simplest of things.

I could suggest various simple and relatively cheap things to do like taking a road trip with friends, talking and debating with people, learning something on your own (even if it requires a lot of trial and error), and some other stuff that you've already mentioned. Of course these things may be considered average to you. But it is only so if you approach it as such. If all that can satisfy you is a vacation to a distant country and unique hobbies like flying, scuba diving, sailing, racing, etc... then you will have to come to accept the fact that the issue is not about whether there are activities that are cheap and exciting, but whether you will be able to reach a stage where you can afford to do all these things when and if you get the time and money.

Seriously speaking, you shouldn't try and focus too much on having to do something 'beyond average' to feel excitement and enjoyment. However, if your character is such that you're only satisfied with 'beyond average' things, I strongly suggest you go forth and do whatever it takes to experience them. Work part time, find people that'll offer lessons for cheap, learn it on your own, search for the cheapest fare and work towards making that sum. Doing all these things aren't impossible, it's just a matter of how much time it takes.

 

[Natch]

Boxing.
Full contact fighting is one of the most intensely lived experiences you can have .

JMHO YMMV