Im a senior this year. I've never planned on going to college for 3 reasons 1. There is no money saved up that I know of. Im sure there is some money (or maybe alot), all i know for sure is that my Parents have not told me themselves of any sort of college funds. (and for the sake of advice just assume there is no money what so ever) 2. I've never been able to decide on any specific area i want to get into, or even where im gonna live after high school. 3. I've never taken high school very seriously. I havent ever failed a grade or even a class for that matter. however that doesnt mean ive done my best. Things of interest 1. My GPA i beleive is at the very least 2.7 but im not sure exactly what at the moment. 2. I got a 25 on the ACT the first time I took it. Im going to take it again this year. 3. I enjoy music and Comuters/gaming etc. Just something to keep in mind for college suggestions Other things of interest 1. I do currently have a part time job at Kmart and im fairly certain that after high school they would be more then happy to start working me full time. 2. My Real mom is currently living in Ireland. We get along pretty well and she would love for me to go stay with her since my split custody hasnt allowed for much time together. My current Plans 1. Get a full time Job working at Kmart after high school, and get a apartment or start living with a roomate etc. This would be a great opprotunity fo me to learn how to live on my own and just figure out what the real world is like, college is always an option later on but giving the current economy I personally have several friends who went to college for 2-4 years and are still unemployed. 2. or........Stay with my mom for a couple years or just near her. She is someone i could always fallback on if stuff didn't workout. however..........moving out of the country seems a little risky. I would have to deal with passports and citesinship stuff (shows just how much i know lol) etc.I dont know the laws over there, and my mom isnt to law abiding either, i dont even think that she is legally supposed to still be over there because of like expired passport or something, i dont know lol. #1 is obviously my first plan however i am willing to take any suggestions, comments etc. PS: It would really help me if you are currently in the same situation or maybe were when you were younger. Plz any comments are welcome as long as they are plausible solutions or options. plz dont be stupid because you can still earn infactions for spam and unrelated posts Give me your thoughts....................and once again keep in mind that this is my life, this is really happening right now and your suggestions could actually help someone out.
Community college. Doesn't matter if you're full time or not or if you've got a ton of money, the worst thing you could do to your future is put off going to college to work full time at Kmart. You can go part-time to school, part-time to work if that helps you...it'll take you longer to finish school, but you'll want to finish it before life gets too ridiculous for it to be a decent option. You don't need to have great grades (yours aren't bad and you'd be able to get into some decent schools but those will cost significantly more, and if you don't have the money for it, it's not worth it) or a great college, or any idea what you want to do (most people don't), but make sure you at least get out a couple of years of college at the very least.
At the very least, try to find a job in the industry you're wanting to get into and gain experience... perhaps even an internship. The way the market currently is, college degrees and certifications are looked at first and foremost, then experience in the field. Community College is definitely better than nothing. At the very least, get yourself a 2-year degree. I have no college degree, just years of IT field experience and some schooling... and even I'm having a difficult time even getting a call back for a job interview. The college degree is what companies are looking at first.
Do this. And if you feel like you may want to go further your education, pick a community college that can transfer credits to a 4 year university. Or just go for two years and stop.
I personally don't recommend moving to Ireland. It'd be a costly move, it would be difficult adjusting to the culture, and who knows if you'd be able to get a job there. I moved from Wi to HK a year ago... It was very difficult to make the adjustment and it took a lot of time. But that's just me... maybe you're extremely good at adjusting to different surroundings. My guess is no (no offense)... especially if you've lived in the states.. or one place your entire life. Go get some kind of education (community college!)... my dad (has a PHD btw) has ALWAYS advised my brothers and I to get a good education so we can get a good job later on in life. A good career is what you want... not a job at Kmart.
I was unsure what i wanted to study when im going to University in a years time, i chose Mechanical Engineering as its a degree that can lead into any field of work. Still a bit tired, so i may pad out this post later on. But for now i just say look into mechanical engineering if you are good at science/tech based subjects but have no aim in life.