What did you do instead of going to college?
The question to go to college or not is dependent on why you don't want to go - had enough of school, money, interest, you just don't see yourself in a profession that would require a degree. All reasonable. I almost dropped out of college, but a semester of working as a secretary and then having someone younger be hired in the office for more money because she had completed her college degree really pushed me to finish. That's the type of thing you would face, depending on your work environment. My uncle never went to college, eventually owned his own landscaping business and did very well. My cousin dropped out of college and is now a (decorated) narcotics officer. I have a good friend who did not go to college. He and his wife worked hard for many years and started their own business. They do well, but keep in mind, that to start or own your own business or going into some of these fields requires a lot of discipline, long hours, and sacrifice (social life to name a big one). Never mind coming up with the money to actually start said business. If you wish to live in a remote area and really enjoy a very simple life, then working for the local, diner, grocery store, gas station, public works company, etc. may really work for you. Be happy. Just consider, whatever is driving your indecision about college today better be a valid reason in 10 years. If it is a matter that you absolutely have no idea what to major in - that's what the first couple of years of college is about - also, try and get lower obs in a field that might be interesting just to get further insight. Going to college is no guarantee of financial sucess or a rewarding career (I have a friend who is a very good lawyer and now would love to be a teacher). However, by not going to college, you are definitely limiting your choices - and that's really important for anyone's future. Good Luck!
Do children go to school too early in the morning and instead should be attending school from 9-5?
School does start too early. I’ve read that in some states they changed time when school starts to few hours later, and students’ attention and grades noticeably improved.I’ve had to get up around 5:50 through 4 years of my older son’s high school and almost 3 years of my younger son’s, one more year and two months to go. I lost my health. I don’t remember when I felt energetic and clear-headed last time. My kids look like zombies that early in the morning - tired red eyes, absent expressions, stiff movements, they don’t even feel hungry enough yet to eat breakfast.In a few years my daughter will have to go through this draconian schedule, and when I think about it, I imagine myself close to deathbed by the end of it.There was some kind of assembly in our state to decide on whether to move school hours to later time, and they didn’t for a couple of lame reasons, completely ignoring the facts about students’ health and academic progress. I hate them so much! I don’t know who I can’t stand more - Trump or people who decided not to change school hours - it’s like choosing between cancer and heart disease. I wish I could will them out of my life!Ahm, well… yes, school does start too early.
Costs and benefits for getting a job after high school instead of going to college?
1. college may not be appropriate for all students my best friend like working outside or on trucks and indise collge job is not what he wanted. 2. college can expensive and is not a guarantee of big income 3. earning money and tutions benefits to cover collge expenses in lie of loans is a smart economic decision (military service. Peace Corp). or work at hospital which offers tution benefits 4. family business may give you a leg up so work there 5. there is benfit to travel the world, try various jobs for the "feel" Frankly, most of us have to wrok ans go to school--that's the reality for most middel and working calss familes --it not "either or" have to doe both-- i cooked in the dorm and shovel snow off campus so I could attend.
Do you regret going to college instead of working immediately after high school?
Not at all.I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted in my future. There was a basic outline. - Writer with a side job that I find enjoyable- Live comfortably (not like insanely rich but enough to not worry about expenses too much)- Get a grip on my anxiety disorderSo I let the school push me into university. Better to study and find more opportunities than muck around a fast food place. Plus it was the chance to study what I wanted for a change.Going to university was rough at first but it got me the help I needed for my anxiety and encouraged me to break out of my shell. I made friends, discovered what I was passionate about and even studied abroad.If I worked right after school instead of going to college, I would have been stressed out. I’d be drained of energy, lack motivation to get through the day and it’d take longer to recover from my anxiety disorder. I wouldn’t have gotten to see more of the world or discover myself. Now I graduated and I start work in a career that is not only enjoyable for me but gives back to the community.Even if people say a degree is a waste of money, the experience of college is worth going.
Is college worth it vs. working instead of college?
I think the youth today makes the mistake of measuring the value of college in a dollar amount. Anyone of moderate intellect and physical ability can go into a trade (electrician, plumber, etc.) and being making 6 figures within 10 years. Many, if not most college graduates will have trouble doing that.But college is a wonderful life experience. It promotes growth and opens us up to a different way of looking at and doing things. It blossoms wonderful, life long friendships and relationships with a breadth of people. It lets us find who we are.I often say (truthfully) that I would happily pay 5 times what I spent on tuition to grow that much as a person in a 4 year period again.But like all things, you get out what you put in. If you angrily go get a liberal arts degree to help you be angry at whatever you’re angry about, complain the whole way, and then complain about “the man” holding you down with school debt, yeah, not worth it.But honestly, with that mentality, life is going to suck anyways.Financially, it can be worth it. It depends on what you want to do really. I wanted to develop software, and my degree has paid itself off literally dozens of times. I also opted to go to community college, then a state university, so my tuition was only $20,000 total.Don’t let other people’s complaints warp your perception. College is an absolute blast, and at a state university, it’s completely affordable. Most people want private schools, can’t manage money for shit, and today’s youth breeds a victimization culture. It’s not that hard to go to school and have a great time without crushing yourself.
I just graduated high school and I want to work full time instead of going to school. Where will this take me?
Many successful people did not attend post-secondary education right away or ever, but so did many unsuccessful people. Education is great but it is not everything. The key is to have or be working towards something, a goal or series of goals or purpose. Take the time to determine what you are very good at and what you are really interested in. If you take a job do not just work and wonder, or, if you work and wonder stop somethings and pay attention to what you like and do not like along the journey. Floating for weeks is okay floating for months can take you far out to sea and you increase your odds of hitting some storms that will push you nowhere. Where will your career journey take you is not as important as understanding where you want to go. This may change and you must learn to adapt and be agile along the way. John Krumboltz talks about a planned happenstance career - a career without a set in stone path or even a clear path, but one where you know what you are good at and keep learning, and keep your ears and eyes open to new possibilities. If you are working full-time do not fall into the trap of following a path without any thought to where you want to go. Look for and find mentors you admire including those around you and those you hear about. Learn from them and study their career paths. Keep ongoing and higher education in mind - sign up for some MOOCS (online open courses) and keep learning. Remain open to formal education because it just may take you where you want to go next.
Is it ok if I get into modeling instead of going to college after high school?
So I don’t think I’ll be able to have time to apply for college this year since my parents won’t help me or get financial aid or anything