i am no spring chicken either and advise the same as others in your thread.
DO NOT screw up your life. get your schooling over with a good job and live your life a little. a criminal record at your age is just no good. growing in college is a huge no. and growing at your parents pad is also a big huge NO dont do it.
ok so you dont listen too us and get that grow system.
1, friend see's growbox in dorm " oh wow new pc lets see it work "
2, mum sees new pc in room " oh wow you got a new computer son, can we see it working"
BUSTED thrown out of home, digraced by family, and screwed up your education. it happens so dont let it be you !!!!!
walk away and take advice from us grandads of life, love, and being high