Thinking of going to college, any advice?
By Cameron8787
@Cameron8787 (69)
May 11, 2010 6:08pm CST
I'm 23 years old and don't really have a good education, I finished school with mainly C's and D's in my GCSE's and went to college only finding my course in electric engerneering being terminated after 3 months due to the goverment refusing to fund it.
I currently work as a warehouse operative for the Co-Operative and pretty much hate my job, which also draws a problem with the hours I am currently working (1pm-9:30pm) which kinda restrics my studying hours, I can't afford to quit and devote all my time to education so I need to fit it a part-time course in the morning before work.
I don't have much of an idea of what I want to study, I have been thinking something around design though. considering everything my idea is:
Do a access to university course at college studying English, Science, Math and IT. while I'm at college get some money together and eventually goto university by which time hopfully I will figure out what I actually want to do.. It's a long road, but if it works out, it's worth it in the long run, right?
any opinons, advice etc?
thanks, Much appreciated...
4 responses
@HansonFan (1653)
• United States
13 May 10
I just graduated college last week and I can tell you one thing - dont do it until you KNOW what you want to study!! I changed my major multiple times and ended up taking courses that did not help me and wasting time and money. However, once you decide what you want to do - go for it! But think it through carefully and you wont be disappointed!
@Steinway (307)
• United States
12 May 10
My advice to you is find a good major. One that you know that there is going to be a job for you after graduation. For example, nursing is a good example of that type of field. I graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and I really can't say that degree has helped me any. If I could back and do it all over again, I would choose a totally different major, and one where I knew I could find a job in.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
12 May 10
I can't suggest you much but considering going to college, i suggest you do it. Figure out your game plan and work it. Get a suitable job that pays enough to keep you in school and while you're in, focus on your studies. Don't get strayed by vices or something like those.
@alocure (370)
• United States
12 May 10
go yo college its good experience and you will continue your education but its a lot of reading and writing from my experience but as long as your serious and dont slack off it will get a little easier along the way. but just study and pay attention, take notes if you have to.
