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Unsure about Uni
I'm unsure if I want to go to university or not. I do want to get a good job and everything and get a degree, but it's a long time to spend there if you're not really that into higher education. Plus it's seriously expensive and I don't want to move too far away from home.
I've thought about taking a gap year, working to get some money saved up and then either doing a part time Business Management course or something, but I'd be 20 by the time I decided to go. Arghh dunno what to do.
I know not going to uni isn't the end of the world, but I'm so confused!
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here's something to think about: if you apply, get in, and start taking classes, you can always quit if you don't like it. however... if you just decide not to go now, what will motivate you to go back? please at least try to get some form of higher education. you will get a much better job, and you will always have a degree to fall back on. also, if you wait a year or whatever, that is just going to put you more behind... as in, you will get out later and it will take more time for you to finish your education for good. you can always go straight into the workforce, but many good jobs require a degree in business or whatever your fancy is. ultimately, it's your decision, but the sky is the limit.
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I think it is important for you to try to go.... let me start there.
And about the gap year... not a good idea. One always says a year, but eventually that turns into two and so on and soforth...
What you might want to think about doing, islook into some near by colleges. Specially community colleges. Or suny colleges. They're not that expensive compared to other private colleges and universities. Once there, you'll get in the mood =) and it'll go really fast! I'm already in my second year of college, and i swear, it just flew by! And it really will help you in the end! not only will you have gained more knowledge and be a candidate for a better job, but you'll enjoy the expirience too =) the new faces, new views, new freedoms.... new opportunities =)
much love and luck!
VB
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I think you do know exactly what you want to do based on your note. You're just scared that it's the wrong choice or will disappoint your parents or others. I may be reading between the lines here but I sense you have that fear.
It's justified however, you have the right idea here. Take that year off and save for university and get the business courses in. This is what you really need to do for yourself right now. Save your money for university and approach it next year or when ready.
The worst thing you could do is spend thousands of dollars on signing up for a university program you just aren't interested in but are doing to please your folks. Remember, this is your life, your career and your choices.
if you aren't sure what you want to study or do in university or college take a year off and come back to it. You really have to get to the point where you know exactly what turns your krank and gets you excited about having a career in or doing the rest of your life and go after it.
Until you discover what that is there's not much sense in going to university and wasting your money or your parents on trying to become what they envision for you rather than what you truly want.
Go to college or university for sure as you certainly do need it in this world but go when you are ready, when you know what you want to do and be and on your own terms. Your parents may not like this decision but tell them you're doing it so you don't waste money, taking other courses and then going for FOR SURE when you are ready and have looked into things and picked a career choice.
Make them a deal that it's a year off only and then college or university. Also being 20 or 21 entering college or university is no big deal and actually better. You'll be more mature than everyone else and not in the high school mentality and drinking, drugs etc. You'll be totally focused on earning your degree.
Also, who said you had to move away from home or spend thousands on a degree or diploma? Community college's are just as good as those you have to move away from. They're better as the programs are hands on and low student/prof ratio.
Look into those as there's something you might be missing in their course calendars that may leap out as far as a program and career.
If you want to stay near home do it as your education at a community college is just as good as one far away. If you want to get away from your folks you can get an apartment near the school but close to them that you can share with a friend etc. But yes, make sure you do things with this situation when ready.
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Well, the basic classes are the same at every college or university. So you can always think about going to university while you get your basic credits at your state school.
The tuition will also be less, because the state usually gives a decrease for incoming students that live in the same state. You could also get financial aide or small scholarships.
There are a lot of scholarships offered for winners of writing or art contests. You can search them on the internet for your state. A lot of scholarships are offered all over the US.
If you decide to go this route, you won't be in class as long, and you wouldn't have to go every day if you didn't want to, so you can also get a job. This way, you can save money while you get your basic credits and if you do decide to go to university, you can transfer the credits.
Even if you don't decide to go to university, you can take classes in Business Management at your state school.
I hope you can decide, and don't worry, you'll figure it all out when the pressure is put off.
Just make sure you don't have someone pressuring you to do one or the other or you won't be able to decide.
Hope this helps you!
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If you don't want to do university, how about college?
Contrary to popular belief, colleges are not for 'stupid people'. They're actually better in that they give you more hands-on knowledge and they usually have smaller class sizes.
I started my education at a university, and really didn't like it. I didn't do well at all. I switched into a degree program at a college, and I'm loving it. Tuition is lower, the classes are more fun, and I'm learning more practical stuff.
It's definitely something to consider. As for not going to a higher education facility at all, I don't recommend it. That'll land you in a non-skilled labour field, and that's not really fulfilling.
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