It doesn't mean we need to study Economics only in an University, we can still learn through e-books, seminars and trainings even self-learning practice. As long as you have the will to learn, whatever obstacle you have in your road, you must be determined always.
Economics is the study of market, not just market alone but how does it moves, more likely to be one of the hardest courses a college student can take. This Economics also deals with one's countries stability and performance, that is why Economics is so important.