Option 3- unsure of what I want to do
I do think I want to go to college, but at the same time, I'm not sure I want to keep going to school either. I want a higher education, but I'm a little sick of the whole classroom setting and lectures. I want to be helping people in my future, thats for sure- lest it be a lawyer, or a domestic abuse advocate, or even a detective. It doesn't really matter and I don't know how to decide yet, but I do want a higher education. I'm kind of torn between what I want to do and don' t want to do.
I want to go to college (UCSF, SFSU, MBSU) but its expensive and it also means more tedious times of sitting in a class and being lectured, but its also more rewarding- if I do pursue my lawyer dreams, then that'd be fantastic. If I don't go to college then I have a lesser array of jobs I could apply for and do. I guess I'd prefer to go to college, because everything I want to do requires some kind of college degree.
I want more hands on experiences with things and people, and places and countries. I want to get a feel of the world and understand it better and help people while I'm still alive. I like talking to strangers and listening to their stories, what makes them smile and what makes them weep. I want to absorb culture and go to different countries and learn about their histories and pasts. I like to get to know people and understand them, and also experience a broader range of emotions and life than I do now.
I got a little off topic there, but all in all, I will probably go to college, just 'cause it'll be a family requirement- I won't be too happy about how tedious and repetitive it will be, but I think it'll pay off in the long run. And if I don't go to college, I'll find some way to make myself have a higher degree of education. I don't know yet.
Hey! Don't stop! I know how you feel but if you don't finish at least four years of college, you'll never be able to get a decent job that will pay well. You can do this. I know this is cliché but its really true! I realize those colleges are expensive but why don't you try applying for scholarships and grants. Try the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, they're practically giving out free money for students who want to keep going.
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best!
Well, there are certainly other options, such as Khan Academy or any of those other online learning areas. Daniela Rodas's advice is not necessarily true. Perhaps a potential employer would appreciate the effort put into actually learning, rather than "paying for a degree". Or perhaps she/he would believe your online education to be of lesser quality. This website discusses some of the opinions: "http://www.usnews.com/debate-club/is-a-college-degree-still-worth-it". Of course, you could still go, however it may not be the best option if you do not feel motivated.
ReplyDeleteYou could always try taking a gap year or going to a junior college and doing two years instead of going to a four year university! Don't worry you still have time to figure things out!
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