Is college really hard?
I'm gonna go to college in 2 years and I wanna know is it really hard? Do you have to study your asss off all the time and do lots of work, or is it easy and do you have time to party and have fun? I will also be playing football in college so I will be tired after practices and wont want to study much. I know that if you are studying to be a doctor or rocket scientist its probobly more hard work. But for a more average major, how hard is it? Do you have to bust your assss everyday, or can you just chill and then just do a little extra studying when exams come around, but other than that is it relatively easy?
Is it hard to find a job without a college degree?
Actually, there are alternatives to a university degree, some of which can grow into pretty well paid careers. However, you doubtless need specialized training in any of them! High school graduation alone gets you nothing unless you get into & satisfactorily complete good training. Examples: plumber, electrician, heavy equipment operator, long-haul trucker, some health-related occupations with certification or associate's degree from a community college.
What are some good jobs for people without college degrees?
That’s a topic that will never run dry. Let me ask you another question though. What is the best job for someone who does have a college degree?The answer is the same for both questions - there is no ‘best’ job. Actually, in most cases, you can end up doing the same job as someone with a degree. Of course, we aren’t talking about doctors, lawyers, natural sciences professionals, and other professions that require years of serious dedication in order to master that particular skill set.Everything else, including software development, design, project management, writing, photographing, business development, and like 90% of other jobs, require ONLY your willingness to continually invest in your knowledge and persistence to push forward no matter what. College degree in those cases doesn’t really mean anything if you can’t back it up with your knowledge.I helped hundreds of professionals move up on a career ladder, and there were plenty of those in executive level roles that dropped out of college simply due to opportunity cost.Reason?They were moving more quickly in building their knowledge and skill sets on their own than they were receiving from college programs.We live in a gig economy these days, and most people are having a hard time realizing that fact. Universities are still preparing their students for full-time jobs when they graduate, and since it’s only natural to trust that kind of authority, students are unknowingly becoming prepared to live in a society that is ceasing to exist. Once their college days end, so it will their comfort zone.Unlike those students, you can adapt to the situation more quickly and start working in line with latest industry trends. There’s a plethora of free courses on Coursera, edX and other similar platforms. At least in the 21th century, the knowledge is truly free and available to anyone, so there are no excuses not to learn and grow in whatever you love doing.Don’t be afraid to pursue your goals, and don’t let anyone put you down only because you chose a different road for yourself. I did it as well, and I have no regrets whatsoever.
Is 26 years old to old to go to college?
I wanted to go to college to be a veterinarian when I graduated high school but was talked out of it by people. I regret not going and proving them wrong. I’m 26, and have a stupid cashier job. Going NO WHERE IN LIFE. I am frustrated and need a new job but it is hard to find a great well paying job that has hands on work. I hate waiting on customers. I hate just standing around. I want a job that requires me actually moving, listing things, doing SOMETHING. Having an actual job. I want a job where I am always busy doing something. But I don’t know what?! I was thinking of going to college. I’ve been told “but it’s like four years of that” I would have been graduated by now if I just went after high school. I regret it so much. If I can’t go to college, then what the heck am I going to do with my life?? I feel so stuck. I’m around such unmotivational people. I want to have a great successful life and I feel I will never have that because I am so lost. Any advice?
College is too hard for me what should i do?
That's what you get for cheating in high school. Now you have no idea what you're doing. Better get used to selling things, like houses or cars.
How hard is it to get an engineering degree?
The true honest answer, if your looking at college as a way to party and have a great time, unless your just academically gifted then engineering isn't for you. I know plenty of highly intelligent individuals that had to work there tails off to get through classes. Some will tell you college was hell more than likely they re a engineer . It requires a lot of studying and cramming formulas in your head, understanding high level problems in ways that most just go why. But, it is all rewarding in the end. Whenever you can look back and go wow I did it, or my personal favorite helping kids with homework, and they look up to you like your some immortal because you had to cal 3 , diff eq, linear algebra.
Is it really that hard to get a job with a Bachelor’s degree in CS? My parents say I have to get into an Ivy League college to get a CS job because the competition is so fierce. Is this true?
This is a really great question. It sounds like your parents are looking out for your best interests at heart, but I think that they are quite mistaken. What do you want to do with your CS degree? If it's developing software then here are some things to think about. First if all, if you can get into an ivy league college and you can afford it, it's a great path to take. If you do some research though, you will find that with the recent (last three years) development of coding bootcamps, it shows that employers care more about if you can write code and work on a team, rather than where your degree or training are completed. Code bootcamps like Dev Bootcamp or Galvanize teach you to code real projects in 3 to 6 months. A lot of people have attended a boot camps and are getting jobs. I am one of those people. One of the reasons that employers are taking on bootcamp grads is because they graduate with a portfolio of real projects that you can show them.Generally speaking, it seems that CS grads have a broad and really great foundation in CS basics, but don't have a lot of experience writing code. Boot Camp grads have more experience writing code and less experience with broad CS fundamentals. These are generalizations, Your Mileage May Vary by school.I'm not attempting you get you to attend a code bootcamp unless it's really for you. Rather, take time to write code and do projects while earning your CS degree. If you have a solid foundation of computer science fundamentals and real coding experience then you will be very attractive to employers. Aragorn's comment is right on the mark in this regard.Best of Luck to you! Don't forget to have fun and make cool stuff.
Anyone have experience or know about concorde career college?
It is stupid to pay that much for the program unless you can't meet the minimun requirements for a community college which then you might consider another line of work. You might also find that the credits received from the college do not transfer to other colleges or universities so you will not have much room for advancement unless you start all over. Definitely check their accreditation standing with CoARC. Respiratory Therapists are not in demand with the budget cuts in the state. More and more hospitals are laying them off and giving their duties to nurses and other professions which had them to begin with. There are new grads who have been looking for jobs for over 2 years. Just check out the classifieds or the job section of the major hospitals in your area and you'll see no listings.
Is anyone else stressed about going to college??
I think you're in good company, but there are ways to deal with the problem. In cities where there are community colleges it is much cheaper to spend 2 years in community college getting your core courses (English, Algebra, etc.) out of the way at a lower cost, then transferring to the college where you'll get your Bachelor's. I took several core courses in a community college. My son is getting an associates in music at a community college and will transfer to a 4 year college next year where he plans to get a bachelor's in communications. Go to college in your state and avoid paying out-of-state tuition. While the cost of tuition is going up all over, state colleges are typically less expensive than private colleges and are often every bit as good. Give close consideration to colleges in your state. Find out if you are eligible for work study money and other financial aid options at the college you choose. But be sure to ask in the department where you'll be studying if they have any jobs that do not require work-study money. I was surprised to find that there were some such jobs at the college I attended since I wasn't eligible for work study. If possible, live with your parents while going to college. That will save you a ton of money.