It's worth it. It opens up so many different opportunities for you, career wise and socially. You'll become more confident, make lifelong friends, find new hobbies that you've never even thought of before and become more self sufficient. The whole experience is amazing, you just have to put the effort in and stay on top of your work.
I've heard that as well! One of the reasons I'm keen on going is because I have allot of hopes for it - I'll try not to let my hopes blind m… morey decision though xD I enjoy learning and I'm afraid of moving off somewhere new and so far, doing things that scare me have only helped me grow as a person I have to admit that I am leaning on the side of University but I'm still having second thoughts and making sure to re-evaluate all of my options!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your Uni years
My advice is to move out of your parents as soon as you can the younger the better mums mean well but they emotionally cripple their kids by molly coddling them you need to wash your own pants cook your own meals and make mistakes dont call them up every time things are hard.
Take the plunge spread your wings meet new people and discover your real self because the chances are you haven't had the freedom and variety in life to truly understand your personality yet you will learn more about yourself and others than you will your chosen subject
Everyone's saying this, but I'll still repeat: know what career path you truly want to pursue. You might want to look for deliberate information about profession, how people work, what kind of things they do, what kind of problems they face throughout their professional activity. Being passionate about your work is essential if you want to have an exceptional career.
As an 'almost graduate' from the uni, I'd say that for me it was absolutely worth it, despite all the problems, mishaps and other frankly stupid accidents there. My perspective of the world and the way of thinking significantly enriched and I got to know some wonderful inspired people. There're tons of opportunities in the university that can have an influence on your future, you just need to be open to them.
Wish you the best of luck and inspiration on your journey, good sir.
I've heard it is pretty tough in the writing industry but luckily that is only one of my many passions but it's still what I'd love to do - if not books than shows maybe? Although I think I'd feel allot of pressure if I go with the latter xD
Meeting new people is one of the main reasons I want to go to University if I'm honest, I mean, I can definitely find individuals in my small town but individuals who are around my age and enjoy the same subjects I do? That's more difficult to find
Gotcha, sorry for assuming! Your dilemma sounded similar to the (justifiable) concerns surrounding higher education in the US as well. And… more thanks! So glad to be rid of that boat anchor.
Hmm, so you love writing. That is a toughie. I enjoy the hell out of it, too, and would love to do it for a living. The difficulty is real, unfortunately-- but what do I know? If you've got the dedication and a roof over your head, you could make it happen, including all the marketing you'd have to do if you choose to self-publish. You can learn a lot by doing that, and by freelancing. But again, it's going to take some dedication.
That's not to say Uni doesn't take dedication as well. It's largely up to you whether it will be a rewarding experience. And not just in the classroom, but in the people you meet as well. And as you said, it may not be a bad idea to pick up some other skills while you're working on the best seller If nothing else,… [view original content]
Thank you for all the useful advice! I'll make sure that if I do go to Uni that I'll definitely take all the opportunities they have available for me - there are allot of clubs so those might be good and I'm sure now that I've broken out of my shell that I'm confident enough to make a bunch of friends who I can help out and maybe can help me out when I need it
Good luck, feel free to pursue your passion but at the same time know what kind of job you will go into and take steps during college to hel… morep you get there. Try to meet lots of people because networking is crucial. Also try to find an internship or student teaching opportunity in the job field you want to go into.
It's worth it. It opens up so many different opportunities for you, career wise and socially. You'll become more confident, make lifelong fr… moreiends, find new hobbies that you've never even thought of before and become more self sufficient. The whole experience is amazing, you just have to put the effort in and stay on top of your work.
Yeah, my mom is very much like that but she's not opposed to me growing up in my own pace, I've become independent with her mild coddling I think xD Cooking, however, is definitely something I need to learn during my Gap Year!
I like learning new things and I still learn new things about myself so I think you're right about self-discovery still being in process xD
My advice is to move out of your parents as soon as you can the younger the better mums mean well but they emotionally cripple their kids by… more molly coddling them you need to wash your own pants cook your own meals and make mistakes dont call them up every time things are hard.
Take the plunge spread your wings meet new people and discover your real self because the chances are you haven't had the freedom and variety in life to truly understand your personality yet you will learn more about yourself and others than you will your chosen subject
I guess my options are wider since I have allot of passions, although there aren't many schools available to chase certain passions so I'm hoping there'll be school clubs for those! ^-^
The experience is something I often hear about when people talk about their University experience, it makes me excited about furthering my educated more so than I was before and it'll help me meet new people - which I am very keen to do now that I've become more of an extrovert xD and I'll try to be as open as possible with the opportunities that arise for me I've experienced the guilt-filled consequences of not going for that role in a production, not partaking in the previous speech competitions and not attending leadership camp etc. I don't want to miss anymore opportunities!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Uni and I wish you the best for life thereafter!
Everyone's saying this, but I'll still repeat: know what career path you truly want to pursue. You might want to look for deliberate informa… moretion about profession, how people work, what kind of things they do, what kind of problems they face throughout their professional activity. Being passionate about your work is essential if you want to have an exceptional career.
As an 'almost graduate' from the uni, I'd say that for me it was absolutely worth it, despite all the problems, mishaps and other frankly stupid accidents there. My perspective of the world and the way of thinking significantly enriched and I got to know some wonderful inspired people. There're tons of opportunities in the university that can have an influence on your future, you just need to be open to them.
Wish you the best of luck and inspiration on your journey, good sir.
Here in Germany, university is almost free (<100€ for handling your data etc.), so it makes sense to test out your skills and boundaries. But I've heard that it's expensive as hell in America, so you should only start with something if you're 100% sure you want to (which is a stupid system, because you only learn wether you like something or not by trying it). On the other hand, I've also heard that it's very hard to get a decent job over there without a college degree, so yeah. Rock and a hard place. You'll have to decide wether you're willing to pay thousands of dollars with a chance of either getting a great job or being in debt for most of your life without a good job to pay off your student loans.
I say they're important because of all the important things I have learned. And I have learned a lot. Most of the stuff I retained are things I use almost everyday too so it's not useless information.
But I've heard that it's expensive as hell in America
You heard right. Just one of my classes costs $4,000. Need 40 credits to graduate with my next degree. Around three credits for each class so that's about $60,000 - $80,000 for one degree (not even my masters). I could buy a Cadillac with that money. Though I haven't had to pay a penny and saved over 20,000 so far in scholarships and Dual Enrollment. I don't want to know how much I'll have to pay for my masters.
Here in Germany, university is almost free (<100€ for handling your data etc.), so it makes sense to test out your skills and boundaries.… more But I've heard that it's expensive as hell in America, so you should only start with something if you're 100% sure you want to (which is a stupid system, because you only learn wether you like something or not by trying it). On the other hand, I've also heard that it's very hard to get a decent job over there without a college degree, so yeah. Rock and a hard place. You'll have to decide wether you're willing to pay thousands of dollars with a chance of either getting a great job or being in debt for most of your life without a good job to pay off your student loans.
But I've heard that it's expensive as hell in America
You heard right. Just one of my classes costs $4,000. Need 40 credits to gra… moreduate with my next degree. Around three credits for each class so that's about $60,000 - $80,000 for one degree (not even my masters). I could buy a Cadillac with that money. Though I haven't had to pay a penny and saved over 20,000 so far in scholarships and Dual Enrollment. I don't want to know how much I'll have to pay for my masters.
I think it depends on 1) the career path(s) you are hoping to strive for in the future and 2) the amount you and/or your family can afford. College in the US is hella expensive, but the financial aid I receive (as well as a few scholarships) covers around 90% of the cost per year, and that's at a public university (which have lower tuitions, but don't tend to give out too much financial aid. Private universities often pay for nearly EVERYTHING or at least tuition and room/board if your family makes below ~$125,000 per year). There's work-study as well if you want to get job experience while also being a full-time student.
General pros: friends, amazing professors, preparation for entering fields that require a college education, diverse people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
General cons: debt if you cannot pay off your loans quickly after graduation, horrible professors and grad student instructors (graders), fear of entering the 'real world' after graduating lol
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Then I guess college isn't worth it. xD
It's worth it. It opens up so many different opportunities for you, career wise and socially. You'll become more confident, make lifelong friends, find new hobbies that you've never even thought of before and become more self sufficient. The whole experience is amazing, you just have to put the effort in and stay on top of your work.
Oh no, I am not in college yet, I'm only a freshman in High school, lol.
My advice is to move out of your parents as soon as you can the younger the better mums mean well but they emotionally cripple their kids by molly coddling them you need to wash your own pants cook your own meals and make mistakes dont call them up every time things are hard.
Take the plunge spread your wings meet new people and discover your real self because the chances are you haven't had the freedom and variety in life to truly understand your personality yet you will learn more about yourself and others than you will your chosen subject
Oh, my apologies, I meant to say high school/college years - we call it college here xD
I should really reread what I comment before posting it xD
Everyone's saying this, but I'll still repeat: know what career path you truly want to pursue. You might want to look for deliberate information about profession, how people work, what kind of things they do, what kind of problems they face throughout their professional activity. Being passionate about your work is essential if you want to have an exceptional career.
As an 'almost graduate' from the uni, I'd say that for me it was absolutely worth it, despite all the problems, mishaps and other frankly stupid accidents there. My perspective of the world and the way of thinking significantly enriched and I got to know some wonderful inspired people. There're tons of opportunities in the university that can have an influence on your future, you just need to be open to them.
Wish you the best of luck and inspiration on your journey, good sir.
I've heard it is pretty tough in the writing industry but luckily that is only one of my many passions but it's still what I'd love to do - if not books than shows maybe? Although I think I'd feel allot of pressure if I go with the latter xD
Meeting new people is one of the main reasons I want to go to University if I'm honest, I mean, I can definitely find individuals in my small town but individuals who are around my age and enjoy the same subjects I do? That's more difficult to find
I hope so! ^-^
Thank you for all the useful advice! I'll make sure that if I do go to Uni that I'll definitely take all the opportunities they have available for me - there are allot of clubs so those might be good and I'm sure now that I've broken out of my shell that I'm confident enough to make a bunch of friends who I can help out and maybe can help me out when I need it
If I go to Uni I will definitely make sure to be strict with myself, I'm not going to spend thousands of dollars to flunk a year of education x'D
Yeah, my mom is very much like that but she's not opposed to me growing up in my own pace, I've become independent with her mild coddling I think xD Cooking, however, is definitely something I need to learn during my Gap Year!
I like learning new things and I still learn new things about myself so I think you're right about self-discovery still being in process xD
I guess my options are wider since I have allot of passions, although there aren't many schools available to chase certain passions so I'm hoping there'll be school clubs for those! ^-^
The experience is something I often hear about when people talk about their University experience, it makes me excited about furthering my educated more so than I was before and it'll help me meet new people - which I am very keen to do now that I've become more of an extrovert xD and I'll try to be as open as possible with the opportunities that arise for me
I've experienced the guilt-filled consequences of not going for that role in a production, not partaking in the previous speech competitions and not attending leadership camp etc. I don't want to miss anymore opportunities!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Uni and I wish you the best for life thereafter!
Here in Germany, university is almost free (<100€ for handling your data etc.), so it makes sense to test out your skills and boundaries. But I've heard that it's expensive as hell in America, so you should only start with something if you're 100% sure you want to (which is a stupid system, because you only learn wether you like something or not by trying it). On the other hand, I've also heard that it's very hard to get a decent job over there without a college degree, so yeah. Rock and a hard place. You'll have to decide wether you're willing to pay thousands of dollars with a chance of either getting a great job or being in debt for most of your life without a good job to pay off your student loans.
That's what they make you believe.
I say they're important because of all the important things I have learned. And I have learned a lot. Most of the stuff I retained are things I use almost everyday too so it's not useless information.
You heard right. Just one of my classes costs $4,000. Need 40 credits to graduate with my next degree. Around three credits for each class so that's about $60,000 - $80,000 for one degree (not even my masters). I could buy a Cadillac with that money. Though I haven't had to pay a penny and saved over 20,000 so far in scholarships and Dual Enrollment. I don't want to know how much I'll have to pay for my masters.
Holy shit, I had no idea it was that much. That's ridiculous.
And then people get upset because "you didn't get your education." Because no one can afford it.
I think it depends on 1) the career path(s) you are hoping to strive for in the future and 2) the amount you and/or your family can afford. College in the US is hella expensive, but the financial aid I receive (as well as a few scholarships) covers around 90% of the cost per year, and that's at a public university (which have lower tuitions, but don't tend to give out too much financial aid. Private universities often pay for nearly EVERYTHING or at least tuition and room/board if your family makes below ~$125,000 per year). There's work-study as well if you want to get job experience while also being a full-time student.
General pros: friends, amazing professors, preparation for entering fields that require a college education, diverse people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
General cons: debt if you cannot pay off your loans quickly after graduation, horrible professors and grad student instructors (graders), fear of entering the 'real world' after graduating lol