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college!
I don't know if I wanna go to college, but I know I'm at least gunna try it out. I'm not really the scholar though. I've taken tons of slack classes in highschool and stuff. A few questions...
1: If I find that college is not for me, what do I do with the rest of my life and work/money?
2: Is it true that businesses don't pay much attention to your college GPA? (Do they only care that you got a degree?)
Thanks!
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An education is one of the most important things you can ever get for yourself. Even if you end up spending the rest of your life in a career that has nothing to do with your degree, the education you recieved is invaluble. Go to college, do your best, and learn whatever you feel an interest for. It's worth it, I promise you.
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well, it's a very good idea to go to college, even if its a community college. Many doors will open for you when you do. If college is not for you, then it sounds like you'll end up as a statistic, working all your life and never making it in life, just fliping burgers and eating the food you make. As for business, im pretty sure they look into the skills you have rather than what GPA you have. you graduated highschool yes? then you should be on the right track. My advice for you would probably be to either find a good college your interested in, or the military. I'm going to join the navy and they'll take care of EVERYTHING. that means college funds, housing, g.I. bill, i can go to the best college after im done with the navy. i would say it's the best bet and you wont havta pay a dime.
Of course it's your decision in life. take care man, and good luck
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hey!!well i think it's deffinitely a good idea to at least "try out" college because it is something that, if you finish it, will make the rest of your life soo much easier! not only that, but it's such a rewarding experience, and you get to learn so much about yourself and meet so many new people! it's unlike anything else you will experience in your life, so it is deffinitely worth it!
first of all, don't be discouraged just because your grades in high school were not so good. high school and college are two completely different things. you are an adult in college, and you are paying money to go there, so the professors leave all the responsibility to you. they won't make you do any work... it's all up to you, but they assume that if you are paying money to go there, you won't waste it and you will get something out of it. i know plenty of people who did not do so well in high school and then did really well in college. it's not the easiest thing in the world, but it's not hard either... i certainly think it's a lot easier, and will give you a lot more peace of mind than working 40 hours a week for minimum wage for the rest of your life and barely making ends meet. my dad always says that to make it in this country you either need to have your own business or have an education... otherwise life is very hard and all about work.
now as far as what businesses pay attention to, let's put it this way. they will appreciate the fact that you have a degree, but they will go ahead and look at your grades in case they have to compare you to another person trying to get the job. if you did a lot worse than the other person, and there are no other qualifications that make you stand out, chances are you won't get the job and will have to continue looking for one. basically if you are in a competitive field such as business, grades are important. but if you are in a field where skilled labor is in high demand (for example, i'm in pharmacy and i know they need a lot of pharmacists), then grades are not all that important because everyone will get a job. however, grades do matter in order to keep scholarships that you may have been given and to receive certain honors and so on.
basically, what i'm saying is that you should deffinitely give college a shot and try and succeed. yeah, you don't like school that much, but really who does? 4 years of a little hard work (along with a LOT of fun and life changing experiences) are deffinitely worth the peace of mind (and the money!) you will get in the future as a result!! :) good luck!
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Before you freak out and say "I DON'T WANT TO DO THAT! I DON'T WANT TO DIE, ARE YOU CRAZY?!" just hear me out.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to go to college as well. My top choices were UC Santa Barbara & UC San Diego. Because I got a few C's my sophmore year I was told I couldn't get in. Not to mention the fact I didn't take Chemistry so I'm not even qualified for a 4 year college. Theres always another option that most people don't even think of unless "you're a drop out & have no other choice". Not many people know that you can go into this, make it a successful career, retire & live well off of what you did. You probably already know what I'm talking about--the military.
I'm a senior in high school and I was like you. I didn't know if I wanted to go to a college since I wasn't qualified. I felt I was better than just community college and I wanted to travel, experience new things and make new people. I joined the Navy in October. The reason why I picked the Navy is because its the most laid back branch and its the best place for a girl. I ship out August 22nd of this year. I'll go to bootcamp for 9 weeks. Bootcamp isn't really what people make it to be. Sure you do some activity but its not all "drop down and give me 100". You learn how to fold your bed properly, etc. && you spend a lot of time in a classroom environment (( not to mention by the time you get out, you'll be thinner because of the eating schedules, etc! who DOESN'T wanna be thinner? )). After bootcamp I'm going to Mississippi for 7 weeks to train for my "job". The schooling you go to after bootcamp is kind of like college. You room with like 3 other girls (( assuming you're a girl )) in the "barracks" which is like dorms. You go to school and train for what you're going to be doing in the Navy. No, it doesn't all have to be shooting people in Iraq & living in ditches, carrying a gun. Yea, I have to learn how to shoot one in bootcamp but I'm not actually going to carry one. The job I signed up for is called Yeoman. I will basically work in an office environment. So I'll train about office basics for 7 weeks and then they'll put me where they need me (( hopefully somewhere like Spain, San Diego or even on a boat )). Other "safe" jobs include, Coreman (( like a nurse, etc.--you'll work in the hospitals on base )), Journalist, etc. People always think of the military as a dangerous thing to do but honestly, depending on what your job is, its pretty safe.
Not to mention the money situation. You get paid once you start bootcamp. My cousin right now (( she's already done bootcamp, schooling & she's stationed in Virginia )) is getting paid $1400 a month + $250.00 for a food allowance. She's an E-2 right now. Every year or so, you have the opportunity to get promoted to an E-3, E-4... & that means a higher rank, plus a higher pay. Also, if you decide to get an apartment off base they'll give you all that PLUS $900.00 a month to pay for housing (( if you live on base, you get $1400 + $250 AND you're staying there free of rent, etc. )). Your best bet is to live off base, find a place and split the rent with someone. Then you can use the rest of your $900 to pay for car payments, insurance, etc. seeing as that you'll need a car & having a car is great! lol. But yea. The Navy does take care of you, its actually a good thing.
Also, when you do decide to either go to a 4 year college, 2 year college, take online courses or further your educations somehow, the Navy will pay for it. Its really good.
Its also a good place to start your family. After 2 years, I believe, you're able to marry and have kids. Then they'll give you family deals etc. & better housing on base. If you have 1 kid, you get 2 bedrooms, 2 kids, 3 bedrooms. && when you retire in the Navy, you have REALLY good benefits. Once again, I'm assuming you're a girl... the girl to guy ratio is like 1 to 30. You'll have no problem with finding a good guy.
Sure you have to leave your friends and family back home but seriously, you don't want to be stuck going to a community college + living at home. I believe EVERYONE should get out & experience new things and meet new people. Once you're out there, you won't regret it. And if you get stationed on a ship, they're out there for I think 6 months @ a time and they stop at all different ports around the world. You have the opportunity to get off and see some new cultures, try new foods and meet new people, its insane. I'm definately excited.
And just because you're in the Navy doesn't mean you have to be a total L7 in uniform all the time. You can do a lot of other stuff as well--its basically just a job. When you're off you can go do other stuff, go to parties, concerts, etc. You just get paid good & you're living on your own yet they take good care of you.
I'm sorry this was so long. I hope I don't sound like I'm trying to sell anything to you, I'm just showing you how its a good option. If you want more info, go to [Link](Mouse over link to see full location).
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If you were not a straight A student in High School, you have a chance to really prove that you could actually be good at academics in college. It's easy to feel like you're not cut out for college when you have braniac in HS asking you "Where are you going to college?" only to have you ask them the same question, only to find out they'e going to Harvard.
College is very different from HS, but I have to warn you that you get out what you put into it. It's not easy, but it's not impossible. Before I went to college I had anxiety about college classes, I didn't think that I would be able to do well, but I just graduated college a few months ago, and it was the most reward ing experience of my life. Think of it as necessity, it's like an investment that will pay off for the rest of your life... (Think of it like this: you work a little harder now, and you will have a much easier time getting a job)
I believe you should not only try college you should finish college so I won't answer question 1.
2. It depends on the company you apply to. Some companies just want to know that you graduated, and others ask for a college transcript which shows them all your grades.
College opens doors and gives you the freedom to change your life path at any given time.
Not going to college in many cases is constricting leaving you with fewer options. Think of this choice like a straight jacket...
By the way college can be fun, both in class and with friends.
Good luck!
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