I'm a senior in high school but I'm going to job corps is that a good decision?
916788
I think that's a great decision.  The job corps is a great opportunity.
143785
yes it could help you get into a good college.  schlorships are some of the benefits.
1065593
No, I just graduated and the only thing you have to worry about is the workload depending on the classes you take. It's a good idea to focus on your schoolwork and your close friends, but don't be afraid of the other students. As a new freshman, high school can be scary, but don't worry it's not nearly as bad as its rep fortells.
753247
I assume from your asking this question that you are tempted to, shall we say, pad your resume a bit.  Not a good idea.  Many schools include club and activity participation in with transcripts and other records they make available to colleges.  There is also the practicality factor.  Claim you were active in too many things, and the college will figure you maybe signed up, but could not possibly have participated in all that.  For example, claim you did softball, field hockey, track,basketball, bowling, and the college admissions people will wonder where you found time to practice all those and do your school work as well.  It also makes you sound like you lack focus and can't decide what you really want.
906101
Why would you want to go back to highschool if you've already graduated?  I mean you could get a teaching degree and teach there and be there everyday if you wish.  Or you could get a job in the custodian's department and spend your days going through lockers and reading private stuff (that would be kind of fun actually).  Otherwise, why go back, move on man!
1187671
I'd sell the car, go with GC, move somewhere close by campus, get a cheap bicycle from somewhere and live in comfort because I would have the peace of mind that the better grades you're going to get as a resault from the smaller class size is going to bring you better oppertunities. I did it and I am much better off for it and I owed almost next to nothig by the time I got a career (not a job), you know what I mean. A lot of people think it's all about partying but it's not, those days are long over for people that are serious about their education and the rest of their lives.
801816
It is pleasurable to the one getting it, feels very good.  BUT it does leave the mark, and everyone knows what you've been up to.  Once you get out of high school, you really shouldn't be doing it unless you want to look cheap.
571039
i went to job corps in sept 2001, it was an experience. i attended Flatwoods in Coeburn west virginia. i was a 21 high school graduate and some college and a three year old. i went to get away from everything that was going on in my life to find some directions and sort out what i wanted to do with my future. well it is really a "what you make it" kind of situation.  because there is kids there from all types of areas, family background, and dealing with different situations. it is kind of structured. i mean if you dont have a high school diploma then you go to school then to your trade. if you have a high school diploma then you go to your trade all day, and/or college. you go to lunch at certian times, but breakfast and dinner is all at once and by choice. you do have liberty on weekends to stay up late and go to other job corps for dances or to the movies or skating. you have to pay for this out of your allowance. the worse part is the interaction from some of th e students is not always positive. there is a lot of fights and arguements some times. i had to fight twice to prove myself and after that i didnt have to anymore. so just keep in contact with your boys, send them monthly items like magazines a little money, snacks, and personal items so that they dont have to spend save up 30 dollar checks every two weeks or borrow.
363107
I was in the same situation as you..\nat the end of high school I had a million people telling me I had all the potential, and where was I going to college? \nI had mixed feelings about all this..  should I just go to make every one else happy? or what?  ..\n I decided that college wasn't the right thing for right away.. mostly because I didn't have any money and I was afraid of spending money on something I wasn't really sure I wanted to do anyway...\nIt took me one year out of High school to realize how much I missed being in school and missed the interaction with peers and all that...\n I also came to a realization that I really did have a passion in life and I finally decided to peruse it regardless of what other people told me about women in the profession... I moved 3000 miles to the other side of the country.. I took a huge risk in asking my BF of 4 years at that point to come with me or loose me... and I am now in my 3rd out of 5 yrs in architecture school and I am actually ranked 1st in my class.....\nmy point in telling my "life story" is that some times you just need some time to yourself to step back and reflect on where and who you are..  I know it sounds cheesy but during that year off I learned  a llot about "the real world" and myself and knew that I could do better than $8.25/hr at my local retail store ...  good luck.. you sound like an intelligent girl, trying to make the right decision...\nmy advice is talk to your parents but don't feel as though you are disappointing them if you don't want the same thing as them.. look into some colleges or even some certificate programs.. like massage therapy and other one year programs.. most community colleges have them...  see if you are finding anything you are interested in... if not there is nothing wrong with taking a year off.. and besides that year will be a good time to save money if you do decide to go to college....but like I said you are an intelligent person.. you just have to find "your thing"    good luck in life :)\n but like the other girl said ..  college is a great experience and you don't want to regret never going... or at least trying :)
586352
My senior year. I had the most fun because I joined a few clubs and was more active in chorus. I was in a trio that won first in state and a triple trio that won second in state. I also had lots of friends and fun. Unfortunately, I had a little too much fun and my grades fell so badly that I almost didn't graduate. I barely made it, but at the last exam, I gave it my all and passed. If I would have only done that throughout all of high school, I would have been an honor student, along with winning lots of scholarships and going on to college. But, alas, I didn't. Don't mean to bum you out, but it's true. I had more freedom as a senior, turning 18 in the middle of the year. I didn't handle 18 too well. I hope you do better than I did. Study hard. Get the best grades you can. Join a couple of clubs. Have fun. You'll only do this once, then it's gone. Learn from one who's been there, done that. Be careful. Be safe. <*)))><
431656
Have you graduated High School? Do you have a job? Do you\nhave solid plans? Will your life be better if you move?\nAsk yourself a lot of questions. It is not easy to get by\nthese days. Even with a good job things come up that cost\na fortune. Just make sure you know what you are doing.\nGood luck what ever you decide.
547149
Be HONEST in the reasons you want the job, because that's what it is.  Stick to a platform you can actually produce, i.e. better food in the cafeteria, better choices in snack foods, or ways to decrease obesity among fellow students.  Suggest a workout for after school, and then a monitoring system to follow progess.  Present a worthwhile goal: an Ipod, a PDA, whatever.  Go to a company who sells these items and see if they will donate for a good cause, usually they will, sometimes they have NEVER been asked!  Let ONE company get added awareness among the student body for their efforts.\n\nMany companies vie for the attention of 'first adopters.'  These are usually teenagers who want to strike out on their own, and move away from the brands their parents chose.
947597
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.
7324
believe it or not, and if you give it a chance, schools can not only get you a job, but also prepare you with the character and the attitude to enjoy and survive out in the work place. sounds corny, but it can make your life a lot better.\n\non the bright side, at least you'll have some more options in life.
453908
No, it was not a waste.  In order to acquire most jobs these days, you need to have that degree on your resume. (even for ones you wouldn't think) So in that sense, it was a good thing.  Will it make you happy?  Gee, for all that money you'd think you should get some happiness out of it! You will eventually--when you get that job you want, or that bit more money to live on that the non grad didn't get.  I agree with the whole money thing in principle--soul sucking jobs are evil- but you do need it to live.  Have fun at the Cup and good luck!
640576
If you are looking to do something which will assist in getting into college continue to work and do volunteering as well. Colleges always look at extracurricular activities when viewing applications. It takes more now than just high grades and an employment record. As young as you are you have high levels of energy and lots of time. You should take advantage of not having any personal responsibilities other than school, employment and use your time wisely. Don't get caught up in the partying and other irresponsible behaviors so many youth do these days. It will really harm your chances of gaining entry into good universities.\n\nGood luck and much happiness always.
1122300
its pretty good, but make sure you go to the carreer counseling center at least a year before you graduate, so you can start putting in applications and working on your resume.