do you want to go to college? i don't?
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Being a housewife can be a great thing. It is wonderful to be a housewife if financial situations and everything else allow you to be a housewife. Housewives almost started to become a dying breed. Stay-at-home mothers are a value to society. When I became a housewife, it was a happy day.\n\nI have been to a few colleges and a university. College is great, but it's expensive. One day, a musician friend of mine pointed out that he noticed I was always going to the library and reading. He emphasized some people are smart enough to read and comprehend and learn all kinds of things that go beyond what people learn in school. I agree this is true. Mostly, I was just wanting to go to college to learn. I would be a lifetime student if I could afford it, but I cannot afford it.\n\nIt took a long time for me to become a housewife. Before that I worked and in most of that time I made enough money that I would not complain about having never completed a degree. Most of the money I made had nothing to do with any of the education I had attained.\n\nThings change though. There are a lot of jobs that I have skills for now that want someone with at least 2 years college. That college experience may have little to do with the employment being offered, but people see it this way: a person who has willingly put themselves through and completed a structured education program has the willingness and ability to learn and progress, they are capable of meeting deadlines, they are capable of following detailed instructions.\n\nNow, (about 20 years later) I have my eye on going back to school and earning some paper. But that's just me. I always wanted to be a professional student anyway.\n\nIf you don't feel the desire for school, then it is a waste of time and money. Just remember, one way or the other we all have to work.\n\nAlso, you know you must be still very young & MAYBE God is NOT leading you to college. Life is a crazy path, girl & it can take you many directions and detours you never dreamed of at your age, so always keep your options open.
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"Your mom goes to college"
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Are you somehow special? Do you play sports? Are you very smart? Do you want to go university?
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It is never too late to get into college. I want back to school 6 years after high school. Keep your goal it will pay off in the end
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No.  College is about education so you have to attend classes and get a certain grade point average to be on a college football or track team.
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Oh yeah! I do NOT like school. I just go because I want a real job.
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Why Get a College Degree?\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and More Opportunities\nIf you go to college, you'll gain information and skills that you'll use for the rest of your life, no matter what career you chose. College will enable you to:\n\n    * Expand your knowledge and skills\n    * Express your thoughts clearly in speech and in writing\n    * Grasp abstract concepts and theories\n    * Increase your understanding of the world and your community\n\nWhat This Means for You\nThe benefits above may sound great on their own, but college also has some very practical benefits:\nMore Job Opportunities\n\nThe world is changing rapidly. More and more jobs require education beyond high school. College graduates have more jobs to choose from than those who don't pursue education beyond high school.\n\nEarn More Money\nA person who goes to college usually earns more than a person who doesn't. According to the US Census Bureau, on average, someone with a Bachelor's Degree earns $51,206—almost double the $27,915 earned annually by someone with only a high school diploma.\n\nWhy Not Go to College?\nMany students are unsure about going to college, for many reasons. Below are five we've heard before, and why they don't hold water.\n\n1. "I Can't Afford It."\nMost students get financial aid to help pay for college, and most aid is based on need. This means that the less money you have, the more aid you might get.\n\n2. "Nobody in My Family Has Ever Gone."\nBeing first can be hard. For instance, you may have to explain to the family why college is important to you. On the other hand, being first is likely to be a source of pride, for you and for your family.\n\n3. " I Don't Know What I Want to Do with My Life."\nJoin the crowd. Thousands of college freshmen haven't decided on a major or on a career. College gives you the opportunity to learn more about what's out there. You'll be exposed to a variety of academic subjects, people, and new perspectives.\n\n4. "College Is Too Hard for Me."\nMost students think college will be too hard for them. Keep in mind, all colleges offer tutoring and student support. As confident as some students seem, no one goes to college knowing everything—if they did, why would they go?\n\n5. "I Just Won't Fit In."\nMost colleges have students from many backgrounds. To get an idea of what to expect, explore colleges with College Search, or better yet, visit in person. Be sure to ask about the make-up of the student body, and if they have clubs and activities that you're interested in joining.\n\nIt Doesn't Have to Be a Four-Year College\nIf you're not sure about college, or which college, consider attending a community college. Community colleges are public, two-year schools that provide an excellent education, whether you're considering an associate degree, a certificate program, technical training, or plan to continue your studies at a four-year college.
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yes definitely. They always tried to tell me to go to school. I was stubborn and I kept on skipping school.  Even though I officialy have a diploma , I feel like I didnt really earn it.  I missed out on a large portion of my education because I skipped school. I'll always regret not taking my parents words seriously .
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A college degree is not an automatic ticket to being happy. \nWhat's important in life is not whether or not you go to college. What you really need to make sure of is that you are doing something that fulfills you and makes you proud of yourself. If college does that, then stay and finish your education. If not, find a profession that does. \nEither way, don't ever let yourself forget that YOU are in charge of your own life. Do what makes you happy!!!
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yes actualy i have.i dont go to your school though
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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?)
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I loved going to college.  It was truly the best time of my life and would love to do it again one day to get another degree.  School can be a lot of fun if you make it that way.  In high school, I really wish I would have applied myself more.  Yeah, school is hard but it is worth it when you get older.  If there was a way that adults could take high school over again, I would sign up in a minute.  I would take all the classes that would better prepare me for things and apply myself more.
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Haha... wow... I know the feeling.\n\nFirst let me say that you haven't wasted your time by going to school for four years. Think of it this way: You now have all of that knowledge that nobody can ever take away from you. Even if you don't use it for a career, the knowledge you've gained will help shape and mold you into a really awesome and well-rounded person. \n\nNow, here's the real message: Don't be afraid to put school on hold for a little while. People overrate college sooo much it's not even funny. I'm almost 21 years old and I've only had one semester of college... but I'm not stupid, and I haven't missed anything - my life has just been different from my friends who went to college immediately after high school. I can definitely say that I'm much more mature than them, and I have a much better idea of what I want to study. Now, going to school is for me - not because someone tells me have to get a degree. I go because I know what I want out of life, and what I want to learn in the process. \n\nSo, in short, it's ok (and might even be healthy) if you take a step back and just get some life experience in without college. You have your entire life ahead of you! What's the rush? Take the time to learn more about yourself (in or outside of school) and you'll eventually stumble on what's right for you. :)
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i f college is what you want then go for it.. your never to old..
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Sounds like you have a great attitude and/or a good school. Most people don't like school, because it makes them feel like they are wasting their time, or makes them feel bad about themselves in some way. A lot of people find that they like college a lot more than high school, because they have a purpose, and people aren't putting them down.
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Only if you want to graduate. If you're not interested in your course, then perhaps it's time to think about what you really want to do.
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Well, those aren't your only two options - not doing anything in life OR going to college. There are surely things out there fall somewhere in between. Do SOMETHING with your life -- even if it doesn't include a college degree. Degrees certainly do help though. It won't hurt to try to get one and then just do what you want anyway. But, degree or not, not doing ANYTHING with your life sounds really depressing and boring. Not going to college does not equal not doing anything with your life.