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What classes to take + College
I enrolled for school today, and when I got home, I kept second guessing my schedule. I'm going to being a junior this year. In one of my class slots, I have Food and Nutrition 1 for first semester, then Psychology for second semester. I've been contemplating all day whether I should try and switch those classes out for Spanish 2. (Hopefully I am able to if I choose to do so) If I did that, I was planning on taking psychology in my senior year. The thing is, I'm worried it won't fit into my schedule, since I know for sure at least 3 of my hours will already be set in a specific hour. Plus, I'll feel behind/left out since a lot of people I know are taking it this year. If this helps, I'll only have 1 semester open in my senior year, since my other extra curricular classes with be choir, orchestra, and Financial Literacy (1 semester). I would very much enjoy going to a college out of state though, but I know there are certain requirements. I'm just afraid I won't meet them. I'm sick of my hometown, and going to a college in California is ideal for me. I want to get out and explore the world and have more opportunities, but that might have to wait until after college. :| I know there are many things to consider, such as tuition fees, livings costs, etc. Are there any colleges in California that don't have many requirements for out of state students? I plan to join clubs and volunteer for my last two years of high school, so maybe that will help a little? I'm afraid I'll make the wrong choice in choosing what's academically best for me, or what's ideal for my interests. I'd like to get other opinions or suggestions on what I should do!
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Well while you want to appreciate the entire college experience you must consider your future. What area of study are you interested in? Generally state colleges are pretty easy to get into and not as "costly". Going to a CA school shouldn't be hard at all but you must focus your first semester/year because so many people party too much or just don't put in as much time and effort that they should to succeed.
Are your parents able to help out with your living costs and extra spending money? How far away are you from your ideal college. Traveling back and forth and moving each summer gets hectic and expensive as well. I would suggest going to a school about 2 to 3 hours away. That way you are "away " but not too far.
I think you are definately on the right track already thinking of college. I would also recommend you looking into getting a degree in a area of study where you can find employment with a company that qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness. Not only will you have graduated and find a job but you won't have to pay back your loans. Then there are other jobs you can get where you only pay back a small portion of your loans and they will forgive the rest of the loans. You don't want to have to pay back $50,000+ in student loans for the rest of your life. So please do look into Student Loan Forgiveness careers.
You are still very young and thinking ahead, I think the nest two years will give you a better idea what you want to focus on. I do recommend going away and experiencing the college life. I regret having stayed at home and doing my study now that I'm in my 30s. I erally missed out. So travel, experience, and enjoy :)
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