Did you finish college?

hello jamborieman, Thank you for asking. Luckily what I took up in college is really the course I like and not anybody's decision or choice. And yes, I was able to finished my college degree. It's really different if you're the one who will choose for your career for you really work hard to attain it and be able to succeed. It's really important for me to have a degree to be able to have a better if not best job. Now a days, it's a must to be able to have competition in applying a job to be qualified. It's the best gift that nobody can take away from you.

Yes, I finished college. I got my Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication and Nursing. My parents believe education is the best gift they can leave behind and I agree. In our country, the Philippines, there are few oppurtunities for work despite the fact that you have finished college and had earned your degree. In fact, having 2 degrees didn't work enough for me here, as I am currently volunteering for work in a government hospital without pay. That's because, they don't hire that much nurses even though needed badly due to financial difficulties, I assume. It has been tough to many degree holders. We pay alot to get our bachelor's degree but that investment and hardwork are not paid off my our own government by providing us jobs and payment. In other rich countries, when you get your degree, you have better oppurtunities to earn more by landing good jobs. It's just not fair and its something I hold against our government. It's really sad.

I do not understand your reference to college. We have three tiers of schooling in Australia, primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary and secondary are 6 years each. We call secondary High School but there are no degrees or diplomas at that level. Here diplomas and degrees are tertiary level only. We also do not have graduation ceremonies. At the end of secondary school students sit an exam and the schools for that determine entry to university. I did 7 years full time at Uni, an honours degree and 1 graduate diplomas and then 2 years part time for a second graduate diploma. We also have tertiary technical colleges which cover all trade qualifications, a range of employment specific diplomas and some technical degrees. University still handles all academic degrees. I know people think very highly of academic qualifications but I find that in many areas the technical diplomas are more employable. So too are the trade qualifications. Lots of people are snobs and look down on professional trades people but they are often better paid than other employees and they can be self employed if they can handle the business side. I know many people who have uni degrees and are earning in low paid jobs while trades people such as electricians and refrigeration mechanics are earning excellent money. It is all relevant. In fact I know one girl who has a couple of computer Master degrees who is now managing a student office in a technical college. She could not get any job other than a help desk in her own field. We have a shortage of qualified trades people as there are not enough young people going into apprenticeships. So where there is a shortage people can get as much work as they can handle and they can get good wages because they are in demand.

i did not finish college, my higest standard is just secondary four and honestly it's quite difficult to look for a job that is higgest pay , i work as a salegirl when i finish my secondary school and the working hours is quite long, later i manage to work as a general clerk 'it's office hours but the pay is a little low but i never regret becaunse anyway i'm not working now and need to look after my kids.

Hi jamborieman.Yes I did finish my college at 7 years ago.I was study for 4 years in college.I learn arabic language.But I don't work.I just be a volunteer to teach free program about education for early age.You know,when I was studied,I can't do internet.I just learn this month to my husband and learn English by join mylot.Learn is not having limit.

Yes,I graduated from college last year with English Honours and I'm currently pursuing my Postgraduate degree in Universtity.Here in India,you cannot even hope to get a decent and respectable job without a college degree.I know people having engineering degrees and still jobless!Can you imagine the situation in our country?Higher education is a must here.You simply cannot do without it if you expect a job for yourself.Which country are you from and what are the employment situations in your country?Please share it with me.

Yes finished college life... now feels like missing those good old days...Now i am working..

After finishing high school I did not realy had much of a choice but to go and find a job. We were not well of and I could not further any studies.I became a cop and did that for almost thirteen years. I then became ill and lost my kidneys. I was declared medicaly unfir for further duty in the cops and that opened a doo for me to go to college. By then I actualy knew what I wanted to do with my life so I knew what to study. I studied full time, starting at the age of 32years of age. I am now 38 years old, and due to health and other factors, the four year course took me six years. I am writing my last paper next month then I will have my degree - BTh (Bachelours in theology). I canthen become a pastor and that is what I want with all my heart. I do not want to work for money, I want to work for the love of it. I am one of the fortunate ones to be able to finish a colege degree. Blessings

i just graduated from college and it's a wonderful feeling but sad to say, i'm still unemployed. It's a shame that i still depend on my parents for everything. I'm trying really hard to find a decent job so that i can help them with the bills and stuff. I think i'm so sheltered with school life that i miss out on what's reality. I've just experienced the outside world and it's pretty difficult.

No, I didn't finish college... In fact I never started... I entered the military service shortly after graduating from high school. I got my education for the school of hard knocks. There were only about 5 of our graduating class of 101. Most boyse ended up in the service. World War II was over and things were heating up in Korea, so most boys ended up serving their country.

It would be very important to a person who wants to be a cog in the machine to finish the college and be part of the rat race. There is a very strong reaction to this in the entertainment world where being unschooled meant being able to make lots of money as a hiphop artist. Cheers!!

If you're interest is in computer technology a college degree would be nice but it's not a necessity. My field is different areas of computer technology and, while I did attend college and have over 70 credits, I don't have a degree in any specific area because I didn't take Speech. What I do have though is certifications...from the college...from Microsoft...from Cisco...and in the area of project management. Those are worth more than a standard degree in my opinion.

Yes I graduated with a degree in English literature which was a subject I chose for the love of the subject. I saw it as a fantastic opportunity to continue to study a subject I had a great interest in and was lucky enough to have three years to indulge myself for educations sake. In the first year I also studied history and philosopy as well and still retain a great love for the study of history.

I am one of the fortunate ones to go to college. My parents are not even close to well-off when they sent me (and my other 3 siblings). My mother was working two jobs as a nurse (two different hospitals - full shifts - that's 12 hours, 3 days per hospital) and my dad was working over-time for a good 3-4 years (10 hour shifts for a whole week). They also drilled into me the priceless value of education - so I worked hard and pretty much lived off scholarships for the first two years. On my junior and senior year - my parents tried their best to support me. I did have to take out a 10K loan - and now owe the government. Since I knew the value of college (and it ain't cheap) I tried my best (and did) finish engineering in 4 years. And I definitely love what I do - I'm also one of the fortunate ones who knew what I wanted even before I went to college. I'm blessed indeed.

hello. yes i did. 7 years ago. happy mylotting

No, I didn't because of my ailment.. yay! i have been suffering from a serious ailment for years and that's the main reason why i have stopped schooling.. you know, if given a chance, i would like to go back to school and earn a degree.. =( but i can't.. too bad!

I not only finished college, but I went back and got a Masters as well. I don't think a college degree is important merely because technology is getting so advanced. It is if that is the degree you have, but my degrees are in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (Bachelors Degree) and Biology (Masters). Technology doesn't play into those nearly as much as, say, a Marketing or Business degree. I do think college is important for job stability in this economy. However, I also know many successful people that didn't even finish high school. If you have inspired thought and you have a plan, you don't necessarily need the schooling. Money can be made in many ways. You just have to find the right path for you.

i did not finish college, i was in my last year and a few more months to graduate... i was a working student then, got involved in church too, been way to busy with everything, i got sick, and have dropped out of school. that is one regret in my life. i think a high school student can still survive and can find job, he or she must attend some training, 6 months, some vocational schools here offer that, and they are the one who will look for your job too. i've seen some college graduate too here that dont have a job. i think its more of the character of a person how bold he or she is. i know one person who was high school graduate but holds a supervisory position in a company.

hi jambo! yes, i have attained a bachelor's degree. I do well know that back in our country, it's really appropriate to have that degree for you to get hired. Although there are several people that are graduates but still, underemployed and that would really be the sad part of life.

I never went to college, i went from school at 16, into the army, then started university at 19. Im coming up to my 3rd and final year, however i am finding it very boring, and am running out of patience with the lackless teaching methods, and help given by tutors etc. Im just finishing my last year of and joining the marines, because over the 5 years ive been out of the army, ive come to realise that civilian street isnt a life i want! So instead of throwing away 2 years of studies, i might aswell finish, get a degree, and at least have a fall back just incase anything goes wrong.