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DROPPING OUT
alot of my friends are dropping out and getting their diplomas. one of my friends is going to go to a community college for 2 years and then go to a university..and she dropped out last year. and one of my friends who worked her butt off in high school for 4 years didnt is going to go to a community college for 2 years and then a university. it seems like my friend who dropped out didnt have to finish school but my other friend does and is still doing the thing drop outs are doing. so im not seeing any consquences of dropping out of highschool. it looks like if i work hard in school im still going to be equal to the people who havent. also my dad complains how i wont be able to afford anything in this economy in america even if i go to college. so whats the point of finishing school? im just going to be poor anyways.
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Well, first let's talk about what your dad said. Yes, it's true that the economy right now isn't in the best of shape. Even people with college degrees and well-paying jobs are having to watch their budgets right now. But they're still far better off than most people with no college education. Think about it: if someone who makes $75,000 a year is struggling, then someone who makes $30,000 is gonna have it a lot tougher. So yeah, a college education won't guarantee you a life of luxury, but it will certainly put you at advantage over those without one.
Also... times may be tough right now, but it won't always be like this. If you look at history, you'll see that the economy has always fluctuated from bad times to good times. 20 years ago, things were bad; 10 years ago, they were great; in another 10 years, things will likely be looking a lot better than they are today. So it doesn't make much sense to base a major life decision on a temporary economic phase.
Now, as for dropping out: It's great that your friends are planning to go on to a University, and I hope they do it. However, if your goal is to get a degree from a 4-year University, it's a lot easier to do it when you go straight there from High School. Taking a detour through a Community College can sometimes make it harder to stick to your plans. For one thing, not everyone at a Community College has plans to continue their education; and when you're hanging out with people who don't share your goals, it can be easy to get sidetracked. Also, taking classes at a Community College is a very different experience from the University life, especially if you're also working and enjoying a little income, living at home, and socializing with old friends. It can be hard to go from that lifestyle to being a full-time University student whose main focus is on school... and many people decide not to do it. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a Community College, but if you have the choice, it's just a lot easier to accomplish your goal if you go straight to a University.
And finally... the video thing. Well, I'm really sorry that happened, and I know it's gotta be embarrassing and frustrating when people talk about it. But just like everything, it will eventually pass. It may be the talk of the school right now, but people will forget about it soon enough. Something else will happen for them to gossip about, and your incident will be old news. Not that that makes it easier right now, but it's true. But don't let your past mistakes, or other people's cruel remarks, effect what you do for yourself. Keep looking to the future and imagine where you want to be, and don't let anything get in your way.
Good luck! =]
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first of all, i think dropping out of school is seriously such a dumb thing to do. no offense to any of your friends or you, but i mean come on.
your friend who worked hard and is going to a community college is smart for two reasons. one, she stayed in school and kept up her grades. and two, starting off in a community college is wayyy cheaper than going straight to a university. im sure shes getting her basics out of the way right now, because thats what everyone does their first two years of college.
so look at it this way and tell me if it makes sense. lets just say shes going to be taking the exact same classes as someone who is in a university. they will be learning the exact same thing throught it all, but your friend ends up paying less than half of what someone in a university pays.
the professors arent any better at a univeristy than in a community college, trust me. so why pay more when you can get the same knowledge at a cheaper price?
after two years, hopefully you know what you want to major in, then that will be the time to move on up to a university. then the higher pay will be worth it.
having a college degree expands your horizons for finding a well paid job when your older. you will end up taking some things you have learned from high school to college, so why go to college totally unprepaired? its like learning a subject all over again.
in high school you take english, history, math, and all that. im guessing you may not have known that the point of doing basics is to reteach your brain what you have learned the past four years in high school. and if you dont learn them the first time, you are pretty much out of luck. and your more likely to drop out of college your first year, if that.
just think about this before you do anything too drastic. dont think just because your friends who dropped out of high school and are in college now, that it will be the same for you. chances are they arent making the best grades they can be.
be your own person, and make something out of yourself.
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if you drop out, you will regret it
you cant even get a crappy job anymore without a high school diploma. Its not worth it just finish high school at least. change schools if you have to just tell your parents you dont have any friends really anymore and you want to switch schools.. just do not drop out theres already enough stupid drop outs in this country we dont need anymore.
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hey. ok so i dont know your name. but one question. what grade are you in? i completely understand what your feeling right now.
ive been in a similar situation. but a few things to remeber is one) you cant change the past no matter how hard you try. and two) dont ever let anyone change you or tell you who to be or how to be you.
hghschool is a bitch, a big one. and its gonna hurt sumtimes.. ive always wondered why they said that HS would be the best 4 yrs of your life because nothin exciteing has happened yet.
But hey hows your realtionship with your parents? like when you get in trouble what do they do? i know you mentioned how you could never tell them.
lol this thing here says "your brilliant answer:" hah i dont know how 'brilliant' it is, im tryin to be real, helpfull.
i am new to this advice thing..any way that people can talk privately or is it all public?
answer me when you get the chance?
the names Becka :] ann im here if you need to talk to sumone..sumtimes i cant even go to my best friends to talk to them, they know all about me and everything and i can trust them but sumtimes its even easier to talk to people you dont know.. and who you'll probablly never meet. heh..w/b
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