is going back to school, scary?
139055
Are you kidding?  I went back to college in 1984 obtained a two year degree in 1986.  I was 39.  I had a wonderful time and the experience was really gratifying. \n\nThen to top that off, I joined Kaplan University on-line in 2002. I was 57.  Graduated in 2005 with a BS in Mgmt.  Another wonderful experience.\n\nIt is my opinion that the older you get, the better chance you have in succeeding your potential goals.\n\nDO NOT STOP NOW BECAUSE OF A LITTLE FEAR.  I WAS AFRAID.  BUT, I MADE IT!!!!  NOW FOR THE MASTERS!!!!\n\nDale
940488
It varies among people.  Some folks are ready to roll right out of high school; others have had enough of the academic life and want to see something of how the real world works before diving back into academia.  One is likely to find that the real world is rather cruel to people without college degrees, and that may help motivate one to head back to school.
351091
I am a single mother of two and I went back to school 1 1/2 years ago and I will be graduating next year with a bachelors degree.  It is hard but worth it in the long run. Your children will be proud of you and you will be happy that you accomplished something that you have been dreaming about. GO FOR IT!!! I also work and take my kids to their activities, too. The only help I get is from my babysitter. You can do it. More than likely your children would like to follow in your foot steps, maybe not being a lawyer but going to college. I go to a University once a week and they call it full time.  They go around your work schedule. I would check in your area to see what colleges are good for you and explain to a counselor what your dilemma is and maybe they can offer advise on what would be best for you.\nGo to school it will change your life forever!!\nGood luck:)
829154
The only thing I can say is keep your eyes on the prize!  You want that second degree for some rational reason, or you wouldn't be putting yourself through the stressful (yet gratifying) pursuit of higher education.  I got through nursing school (my 2nd degree and 5th and 6th years of consecutive college) by knowing that I was getting married as soon as it was over, and I was going to work in a pretty cool field.  I was so sick of school when I was done, but so glad it was over with.  I had a nice 3 year break to work full time before I became a full time student again for my masters degree.  It's daunting and stressful, but I really want it, so I work for it.  You have to do what you have to do.  If you really do feel burned out, you probably aren't learning the material well, and the whole point of school is to learn, not just go through the motions.  Just be sure that it is ok to miss a semester with your program.  I know some programs have a pretty strict schedule from semester to semester and it can set you back pretty far if you take one off (like a spring class is a prerequisite to a fall class, etc).  I liked the advice someone else gave about working in a field related to what you're studying.  Not only will it help you realize if you still really want to pursue it, but it gives you real world views on the field and something to put on your resume.  Then again, if you feel the only way to spend your time off is something fun and crazy like backpacking through Europe for a few months, more power to ya!  You're only young once.  Good luck with your decision!
559786
Stick with it. But make sure that you get a place of yours & yours alone. (I hate myself for trying to live with roommates again.) You've come this far, and it will only be harder to go back to school. It's an accomplishment to be accepted to grad school and it's an accomplishment to make it through a year in an awful living situation. You know full well that "what" you major in doesn't neccessarily determine the work that you'll do. Try to change your study habits (even the type of notebook you take notes in can help change your attitude a little.) Finishing grad school will provide many more prosperous opportunities. Chances are you'll want the education just as much as you did before once the stress clears.
983806
Nope..High school isint scary..Let me tell you something..Certain things happen in highschool...You first real crush...love...You start to have actual friends..And one thing that you have to know..Life starts getting better...Friends never stays for ever..until you reach a certain age..18-21..The friends you form at that time will be with you...The earlier ones..well..it depends..they might go somewhere else to study or work..\n\nThe best way to have a social life??? Keep in good company...Mingle with everyone..but be a slight bit mysterious...Dont be an open book or predictable..Help out everyone..and dont be too good either...Do something that your teacher dont like..So now you have become a good but sometimes flamable person..Belive me...People come flocking towards this kind of a person...\n\nHappy High School Life..
688283
I have been to 7 different schools and I have just recently graduated....FINALLY!!  It was hard because you have to start over each time and you miss what you left behind but I saw every move as an opportunity.  Nobody knows who you are or anything about you.  You get to start fresh!!  The first few weeks can be a Lil shakey but just be yourself...that's the only way you know for sure that you have made TRUE friends...Good Luck!!  It will all work out, I promise!!
1009615
You'll be fine.  It's normal to freak out about something you've never done before.  They wouldn't have chosen you if they didn't think you could do it.  You'll love it, you'll be great at it, and you'll make a lot of money when you graduate.  You'll be fine.  Just get you and your children into a routine now so that it's easier when school starts.  The school should have a Student Services Representative/counselor/tutor who can help you if you do encounter any problems.  Don't forget to communicate with your professors, get your assignments done way early so you don't fall behind, and have fun!
493109
You may just be very nervous--\nIf you didn't study I would be scared, but if you have been following along all year you should be ok
1182446
You are unhappy because you doubt yourself and you are afraid to go to a new school -- it's totally natural, you're just human.  \nEven though you were unhappy at your last school, at least you knew where you stood and what to expect.  You're afraid of the unknown now.\n\nWhat you need to do now is to forget about your old school, and be happy about your new school.  If you are shy then start looking into activities at your new school that you are interested in (yearbook, sports, etc.) where you can make new friends and be happy with what you're doing.  \n\nAlso, please realize that even though adults seem like they don't have these problems, many people have gone through the same thing at your age!  Don't worry, you'll get through it!
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Going back to school is always a wise choice.  It is far easier to get the experience when you have a good education.  You admit you are in a dead end job so going back to school would definitely be a step up and a step in the right direction.  Good luck!
467417
Shortterm yes, but in the long term it's bad if you don't go to college.
204186
Don't be nervous.  You will be fine.  I moved away for college...and yeah I got homesick..but it wasn't too long that I realized that I was my own person.  If I wanted to see my parents, I took a weekend off and went to see them.  \n\nI think that the biggist problem with the first year of college is getting used to the fact that you are not required to go to class.  So it took me a while that even though you don't HAVE to go..you really should.\n\nGood luck.  Remember that college is your time...you should experiment with anything that you want to!  Have fun.
1020937
Easy to take a year off.\nHard to go back to school.  \nAnd hard to get back into student mode once you're there.  \nAt least for me...
363161
If you have to move to stay safe, then get yourself going. Don't worry about the new school you'll be attending. It only takes a couple of weeks to get used to anything new, and I'm sure you'll make a couple of friends by then. I had to move a lot when I was young and I really hated it. Just when I got used to things, my parents would tell me to pack my stuff and we'd move again...six months here, a year there. I went to 5 different schools. But, I do have to say that the last move I made was for the best. We lived on the south side of Chicago and things were getting really bad. I'm so very glad we moved, moving over 200 miles north. It made me relax quite a bit, and I even did better in school, not having to worry about anyone hassling me after school. So, don't worry, little one, things will work out. Especially since it seems your family wants a better life than what they have in your current neighborhood. These things have a way of turning out much better than you could ever imagine. <*)))><
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I am not a highschool graduate of '06 (still have 2 years to go) but i know that my friends, who are attending college this fall, have the fear of the new beginning, its a whole new chapter in your life and your basically on your own, in highschool you were more structured, you depended on your parents for most things, now your considered an adult you are gonna be making choices that you've never made before
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Probably. There are many confused freshmen out there who don't know what they want to do and who mess up.  \nYou just need to sound like you now have a goal and a plan (and actually- your description above doesn't have me that convinced- are you sure you are ready to go back?)