would you rather go to school and get an education or drop out ?
398971
Stay in school! Because that's my ticket to FREEDOM!!!! =D
770763
maybe you should stay in school
709079
There are a whole variety of reasons why young people drop out of school.  Some include:\n\n1.  They don't see any connection between school and real life.\n\n2.  They are being bullied at school.\n\n3.  They become discouraged because they find school too difficult and are failing courses.\n\n4.  They have a learning disability which is not being addressed at school.\n\n5.  They have little or no home support.\n\n6.  There are lots of jobs available now which pay a relatively good wage, especially for a young person who isn't paying for rent, groceries, utilities, etc., so they start full time work.\n\n7.  They have to take on family responsibilities - pregnancy, parenthood, etc.\n\n8.  They get involved with drugs, alcohol, crime, etc.\n\n9.  They run away from home to avoid abuse, or are kicked out of their home.\n\n10,  They are bored and unchallenged at school.\n\n11.  They have been given everything they need all their lives, have never had to work for anything, and so see no reason to attend school.\n\n12.  School is often not nearly as interesting as video arcades, malls, hanging out with friends, etc.\n\n13.  They feel that their teachers don't like them or pick on them.\n\n14.  They have mental health issues - depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, etc.\n\n15.  They can't afford the designer clothes and other things that other students have and feel out of place.\n\nThe list can go on and on.  I hope this helps.
329044
It is a good investment.  You generally make much more over your lifetime with a degree than without one.  The difference in what you would make with compared to without is far greater than the cost of the schooling.
324618
Not staying in college and ending up in dead-end, stressful, call-center type jobs. I would give almost anything to go back to college and get a degree so I could do something I 'want' to do, not 'have' to do.
761255
It'd be easier and more effeciant I think if one were to go to a community college or tech. school for something like that.
563630
YES AT 16 YOU CAN DROP OUT . BUT IT WILL BE A BIG MISTAKE DON'T QUIT SCHOOL / EVEN IF YOU GET A GED YOU WILL REGRET NOT FINISHING SCHOOL IN YOUR ADULT YEARS . AND MOST EMPLOYERS WONT HIRE A PERSON THAT QUIT SCHOOL BECAUSE IF THEY QUIT SCHOOL THEY PROBABLY WILL QUIT EVERYTHING ELTS THEY EVER DO . STAY IN SCHOOL NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU HATE IT . YOU NEED EDUCATION TO SUCCEED IN LIFE
1108226
If you fail again I would get a computing degree in another title!\nWhat does it matter if your behind your peers. Education is not about competition its about persaverence. It will all pay off in the end everyone is always looking for a computer specialist to keep their business running. I know it is hard but you have to believe in your ability and have conifidence that the knowledge that you took the time to learn will make a difference to someone. I know how hard it is I am a University of Tennessee graduate with a polictical science degree and I can't even afford mcdonalds.
717265
im a drop out. and i would have stayed in school if it wasn't so boring and if there was more hands on things.
589740
I personally would take the one that is entirely paid for as it would be VERY dificult to work and go to school at the same time. Good luck to you!
780974
I always told my son that the better he did in school, the more choices he would have later. Whenever we drove past someone with a dirty, disagreeable job, I'd say "stay in school". I also explained that if I'd done better in school, I'd be a veterinarian today.\nMy son, who is 25, is now doing what he always dreamed of; he earned a BS in Aeronautical Science from a very prestigous university, and he's a pilot. He never would have gotten there\n if he hadn't applied himself in school.
657900
Yes Education is worth what ever it takes. Go for it.
469554
i'd take the former of the two options. i pretty much already do that while still living in a big city. life is very lonesome for me, but it beats the hell out of having to talk to a bunch of idiots everyday. all i need is my skateboard, a few notebooks, and my guitar
413638
I agree! Get your GED and then go to college. Why be a drop-out????
363015
stay in school you don't want o go back when you in your 30's or 40's plus when you have kids you don't want them to drop out and or think think there mother is stupid
352831
I would go to straight to college, I think if you leave it for a while, you will get out of the habit of school.  Please go to college. My daughter did'nt go straight to college, and still keeps saying she will.  This is 2 years later.  Good luck in whatever you choose to do
431148
It's much harder (both mentally and financially) to go back to school once you've started working.  Analyze your priorities and set your goals.  Then I think you'll have your answer.