is it worth it?

I'm a senior in high school who's graduating in five months. I am taking a gap year abroad to travel and work, as I want to be more independent and have an extra year to see what I actually want to major in in college. However, I'm currently really interested in the idea of taking online classes (full time) at a community college while I'm abroad, so when I come back from my gap year I can get an associate degree faster and not lose the rhythm of school (if that makes sense). A part of me is lazy and doesn't think I'll be able to do online school because I lack the discipline, but the other part wants to do it because there are more pros than cons. any advice? is online school worth it?