I graduated last yr from high school and went back this year to take some sciences, so that i could get into engineering. I've now realized that that is not what i want to do. I've switched into the teaching program at the same university that i had intended to go to in the first place. I now feel that i am wasting my time being in high school and taking sciences that i am not intersted in, nor tend to use in the future. I am trying to figure out if i should finish the year now and find a full time job, i make no money where i am working now. I am close to failing and have actually failed a course. Which did not happen while i was really in high school. I feel like i a mwasting my time... what do you think i should do?
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you should find something that interests you.  Maybe take your basic classes that you need towards your degree (english, math, etc) while you decide.  I would suggest not dropping out of school, because it's easy to say you will go back, but much much harder to do.  Especially as you get older and have more responsibilities.  You can take online tests to find out which career is best for you (tickle.com), or you can talk to a guidance counselor, or your parents....it's hard to figure out what to do with the rest of your life.  But if you think you are making no money now, think how much less that will be in the future when you may have a family, house, etc...Stay in school, you can always change majors.   Education is never a waste of time.
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Go in for help.  My HS science teacher was a bastard until I spent before and after school getting help for physics.  When he saw I wanted to learn and not just be given answers we got along a lot better.  He gave me a great letter of recomendation the next year that helped get me into college.\n\nAlso ask him what his degree was in.  Some HS teachers have a BS/BA in earth science and are teaching chem.  Some are just plain over their head.  Always be polite, and make it known you want to learn.
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I think it's not so much that you don't know what you want to do, it's that you want to do too many things. I was told when I was in high school that the average person changes their career---not their job, their career--three times in their life, and that gifted kids change more often than that. That was more than twenty years ago, and it's even more true now.\n\nI had a friend who wanted to be an art major, but she couldn't afford the paints. Then she wanted to be a biology major, but ended up in political science instead. Even though she was a talented artist and could have been a scientist, she ended up being a high-ranking government official instead. Now she travels to Russia on an official government passport to help them keep track of their nuclear fuel. \n\nI have a BA in one subject, a master's in another, and a graduate certificate in a third. Come to think of it, I'm one research paper shy of a graduate certificate in a fourth subject. I should finish that one day. \n\nAnd I think it's safe to say I've had my fair share of career changes. There was a time in my life when my desire to expand my horizons drove my career decisions. Now, I'm at a time in my life where I want to be more settled and permanent. \n\nAt this time of your life, you shouldn't be trying to narrow yourself down to one career. You should be thinking about the top three, five, ten. I bet you'll find most of them need a college degree. \n\nAnd there are colleges for brilliant people who want to study everything. They're called liberal arts colleges, and most of the students in them take a long, long time to decide what to study. I changed my major three years after I graduated! I loved going to a liberal arts college and studying so many different subjects. You will, too.
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Take classes at a community college for a year or two and get excellent grades.  You can retake some of what you failed in the past if you need those classes for a degree.\n\nYour situation is not that uncommon.  Many people felt forced  into attending college right out of high school and they did poorly.  They needed to grow up some and bounce around for a while, and they often make very dedicated students once they return to school.  Good luck!
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at the end of high school, I asked myself: "wow very wonderful all those general knowledge (sincere consideration) but ... how do I complete a cheque?"\n\n\nat the end of university (and had to look myself for it, very hard, having not much time), I asked myself "who am I?, what kind of job fits with my heart?, what do those sciences explain?, what does my degree mean?, what kind of society are we living in?, what and how can I contribute?\n\nI would have appreciated:\n\n- science phylopsophy included in the curriculum:\n\nso to warn not to narrow down the way you view the world and life; positive western sciences are rational limited explanations of how's with each one of them having its own logic and method; they do certainly not give answers on the why's and need therefore to be situated towards other disciplines like life considerations (religions, philosophies e.g.), culture, sociology, politics, ...\n\n- courses of learning to learn & of learning to search and select information & learning what you as an adult and your degree/job mean in society (which law, services, ....)\n\nI discovered in a more systematic way all that afterwards, feeling then not too much alone with my feelings and opinions while in my job\nI consider myself blessed by those discoveries and conscious of the benefits those would bring to others if they had the opportunity (time) to do them too;\nit is a hard way, the other way for fresh students, certainly in today's context of more and more liberalism, individualism and financial strains\n\n\nI must say I appreciated a lot a course of biology, while studying electromechanics, studying the human body so to understand how you can cope with stress, food, ... i.e. keep your health\n\n(and otherwise I cannot complain about my education)
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It's easy to feel lost at the thought of moving on.  And leaving middle school for high school is a big deal.  It's normal for you to be feeling all of the things you are...sad about leaving behind that part of your life and a little fear/worry about the future.  Please know it's completely normal.  Look at the books, see if they are interesting to you...if they are, read them over the summer. It will give you something to do to take your mind off of things.  Life is all about change and moving and growing.  Take time to relax and think not only about the good days you had in middle school but think about all the great things that are going to happen in high school and college.  Good luck.
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My daughter didn't know what she wanted to do after graduating high school, so spent the next year working in a resort community. After getting to know the police officers there, she started to look into being a police officer. She's now close to graduating from college, and is attending the police academy. What I'm saying is that many kids don't know what they want to be until they get involved with something. Then, their natural talents kick in, and they begin to realize what they're good at. So, look at your talents. What are you really into? What feels more like fun than work? I think it's great to hear someone say that they get to work at what they love and ,oh by the way, they get paid to do it too! When you're excited about your job, you know that that's where you need to be. Whether that's waitressing or wheeling & dealing with corporations, enjoying your job is much better for you all around. Of course, having ANY job now days is better than nothing. I guess you need to look at the reasons behind you wanting to transfer. Don't just go to a college because of where it's located. That can get boring really quick. Look at what they have to offer. Also, look at your own talents. Line up what you have with what these colleges have to offer and see what sticks out. If your grades have been really decent, most colleges would be glad to have you. If your grades weren't so hot, you might consider going to a tech school, and get trained for a specific trade. It's cheaper and quicker. Hope you have much success in your career choice. <*)))><
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Wow.  This one is a doozy.  First, I wanted to let you know that I've been where you are and that you really have no concrete way of knowing whether the "mistake" you think you may have made is a "good" or "bad" decision.  As for the "other" program, are you sure you can't get in?  It's never too late to try.  Even if you try and don't get in, you can always try to strengthen you portfolio/resume/cv and try again next semester/year.  As for being a "nobody," I don't think that's true.  We live in a society that constantly bombards us with the impression that if we are not beautiful, rich, and successful (on society's terms) that we are failures or a "nobody." I personally happen to believe that every human being carries with her or him a spark of the divine, and that this alone makes us all "somebody."  It sounds like you are really striving to do something good for yourself, keep trying, and don't let these bumps in the road get you down.
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I just graduated, and I can tell you this:\n\nClass may look hard when you first see it, but it'll be easier than you think. If you're getting your BA, you'll be shocked that if you can write, you'll be fine. \n\nMy advice? Don't look at the course load to determine whether or not you should become a pharmacist or doctor or lawyer or teacher. You haven't gotten to the level that you need to be in order to take that class. There's a reason they don't allow freshmen to take senior classes.\n\nChem and Bio will be fine at the gen ed level. As you get into the more complex classes, you'll have more homework but you'll understnad more.\n\nMy advice? Don't quit now. My husband didn't graduate school, and I'm already doubling his salary. It's TOUGH to make it in the real world without a degree. \n\nStick with it--you're going to be happier in the end. I know you're burnt out, but you need to finish it. Who is paying for your college? If you quit now, you won't get the same scholarships, loans or parental help.
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You are very honest. Many high school students go to college just because that's what their parents do. I am 25 years old. I tried the college thing at 19 years and it didn't work-I wanted to have fun. When I was 24 I felt that I was ready for college and I am now 2 years away from my bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture. I LOVE school. You should go when you feel that you are ready-not when others think you should be ready. No reason to set yourself up for failure-not that you would fail, but you know what I mean. But when You think you are ready, make sure of it. It can be a huge waste of money if you end up dropping out. Good luck.
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Hi Swifty\n\ni was in the same boat..But I roughed it out. I know that some of the thing being taught to you now....75% you will for get or never use in your lifetime.\n\nBut....If you wish to life a good life and a good future......stick it out....trust me.\n\nNow That I am an adult ...I love to learn..I will die learning.\n\nLife is the ultimate test the you will ever endure. There are no text books or manuals. But you Will live and learn by your actions in life.\n\nMake learning fun...look where you are at now.\n\nHere in Answers you can learn...give advice....or vent if you choose to to so.\n\nI have graduated....I have a University Degree....and I am still learning....you will never stop learning.\n\nThe easiest thing you can ever do in life is give up....takes no effort...or no hard decision making.\n\nBut in life my Friend...you sacrifice nothing...you gain nothing. \n\nMake an effort to rough it out...you will be happy you did...trust me! If you do not have at hate very least a High school Diploma...no employer will even con cider hiring you.\n\n\nDo you want a good future or work at MC Donald's for $8.00/hr...The balls is in your hands now.....SHOOT !
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Going to a great school is wonderful pay-off for working so hard through high school.  But getting bad grades can ruin your self-esteem.  And then having a mental break down makes you question whether you'll really succeed in life.  I'm also a minority who had a nervous break down after getting my dream job, and then I lost it.  I'm still in the process of recovering and focusing for the next stage of my life.  But it sounds like you've gotten help and regained focus.  I'm happy to hear that you're ready to continue to be successful!\n\nIf you majored in Political Science but want to go to Medical School, it sounds like you're going to make a major change.  You may want to contact med schools directly and ask them what they're looking for in admissions.  They might be more interested in letters of recommendation than course grades -- at least you shouldn't worry about those courses in your major field.  If this is the case, find several professors who can attest to your diligence and maturity.  If you had a nervous breakdown, sought help, and are now taking charge with your life, you shouldn't have a problem finding someone to champion your cause!\n\nIf you're really worried about your grades, you should consider getting a Master's degree.  This will help with your transcript a little, and perhaps give you more time to investigate medical schools.  Of course, you can lessen any fears about your grades by doing well on entrance exams.  I assume you'll have to take the MCAT.  You can spend time working on a Master's studying for the MCAT by sitting in on a few biology and chemistry classes.\n\nMost importantly, don't be discouraged!  I strongly feel that the most difficult part of life is coming up a plan.  After that, the easy part is making it happen.
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congradulations honey...I told my kids when they graduated...you just finished the hardest thing in your life to do...high school...relax , the world gets better everyday for the H.S. grad...study hard in college, it means something...the first day of school  is the most important pay attention, your teacher will tell you everything you need to know to pass the class...WRITE IT DOWN...its not a dateing service...its school...be a nurse\ngood pay, job security, class...the boys will find you...pay attention to the teacher.and dont date him....lmao
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i know how you feel-speaking from a newly highschooler.  Just hang in there, you only got a few days left before summer, then you'll have a new teacher next year.  So put a smile on and count the days till your last day of english and history.  it will be hard but the last day will be awesome!  =]
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One of my college roommates graduated from high school a year early and then college in 3 yrs. Later she said that graduating from high school early was a good idea but that she should have stayed in college for 4 yrs. \n\nI don't think that, unless there are courses that would help get scholarships or get out of college courses, that a student needs to do that last year of high school if they don't have to.\n\nHowever, college and grad school are different. Doing college that quickly leaves no time to experience it and may be too heavy a load to allow her to do well. Sounds like she's assuming that college (and grad school) are no harder than high school, and that's not true. Also, teaching is more than understanding the material you're teaching and how to present it. She needs to make friends, gain maturity, and generally have more contact with life in order to be a good teacher. If she never learns how to relate to people, she will not be a good teacher. \n\nOn the grad school front... I don't know how M. Ed. programs are set up, but I just finished by MA in History. It would not have been possible for me to complete my MA in one year. Even if I had taken the maximum number of courses allowed, I could only have knocked off a semester. Outside of that, grad school is also an opportunity to gain life experience that, among other things, makes people more employable. I joined all of my department's student organizations and was a officer of two of them. Though my track didn't require a thesis, I wrote one. In practical terms, everybody in my program worked at least 20 hrs a week and many worked more. It wouldn't have been possible for me to take a heavier courseload and work. My job and my thesis helped me get a job after graduation that I wouldn't have been qualified for with just my degree. Having been a leader in my program makes me a more valuable employee, in several different ways.
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Gee,is this only for new grads?  Oh well,going to answer anyway. I graduated a long time ago. I've accomplished a lot in my lifetime,but am just going back to college now to finish my degree. I felt that something was lacking in my life,and this is it. I need my masters degree to feel complete.
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It can be done, life does not end with high school. ;)\n\nYou'll have to set a certain amount of time aside for each subject (study & homework), play only one sport (each season) because more than that will not give you time for anything else.  \n\nYou may, or may not, have homework on weekends.  Either way, before going to hang out, do some studying (each weekend has 48+ hours minus sleep).  \n\nYou are feeling overwhelmed now because it IS the end of the year - and there is a lot of pressure associated with that.  \n\nYou'll be fine, many others have managed to juggle their studies, their chores, sports, family and friends, and you will too!\n\nCongratulations on your up-coming graduation.