Did you go to college? Why or why not?

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Lliam · Accepted Answer

I started taking classes at community college right after high school. I only took a couple classes per semester because I always had a job and I was also busy having lots of fun.

I took music theory, electronic music, some PE classes like archery and canoeing, as well as quite a few general ed classes. But I didn't take it all that seriously. I didn't have a major in mind. I didn't take classes every semester, especially during summer. I dropped out of some classes, too, if I found them boring.

When I was 26, I was offered a job with an insurance company as a motor vehicle damage field adjuster/appraiser trainee with amazing salary and benefits. So I cut my long hair and started wearing a suit. I stuck with that job for 30 years.

In my early 30s, I started night classes at community college and got my AA degree. Plus I took a few additional classes. This time I took it seriously. I really enjoyed it, took some advanced (AP) courses and always had top scores in the classes because I liked them so much. Plus, I had grown up, no longer surfed or thought I was a rock star, and wasn't into partying like a Viking anymore. LOL

That's the extent of my college. I was fortunate to get a great job with only a high school diploma even though they usually required a BA.

legalboxers · Accepted Answer

yep.. working on my Masters and Law School.

Apulu_Imback · Accepted Answer

I would like to go to college and later in university if I am not successful in my passion. Otherwise I will be a school drop out. I like studying and I'm good too but it's just not something I'm passionate about. I would like to get complete education.

WhatTheHeckkkk · Accepted Answer

I currently go to college.

I go to college because I want to be a preschool teacher and work with children. You need an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development to become one.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

When my second girlfriend came back to me after a year of avoiding me, she'd gone to an art school over that period of time and I wanted to be on a similar level as her so, I looked into also going to the same art school but, they didn't have any art classes I hadn't already taken in high school so, I went to the local Jr. college to see if they had anything I hadn't already had. They DID have at least a slightly advanced silk screening class but it wouldn't start unto the fall semester and, this was the start of summer. I noticed they had a piano class so, being heavily into music, I decided to start with that for the summer. I kinda liked being in school, for a change! Most of my schooling years were spent running away or hiding from the school bullies and others that teased the fuck out of me!! I no longer had any of that at this school, mostly because those kids had grown the fuck up by then! I'd also met a few really cool people there and wanted to continue the friendships so, next semester, I went full time as a music major! I, quickly, became one of the most popular people on campus! I even won President of student government without doing ANY campaigning!!
I also ended up cross-registering to a couple major Universities in the area while there!

ArtemisSilver · Answer

Nope, had to work full time since 14, and by the time I had the money I didn't have the time or I had other responsibilities.

There was basically no funding available for young people without collateral at the time I needed it. Too bad too, I graduated honor roll and tested highest in the city on the science standardized exams.

Instead of congratulations though I just got accused of cheating. Class prejudice is a sad, wasteful thing. They could only see me one way just because I did a little schoolyard gambling to keep myself fed and clothed.

I couldn't even get a small loan to get a welding ticket. Thought about killing myself or turning to crime, but I couldn't just leave my wife alone like that.

If you have the freedom to go I suggest you take the opportunity. Just don't major in something stupid.

NathanDavis · Answer

yes, I did... for a little over a year but then I quit

I went to college "just because it was the next step" so I really didn't want to go, at least not at the time and not in the region nor field available to me at the time

so it was not a good idea to try it when I was not really committed to it... but hey, at least I found something else I really wanted to be doing instead... lol

I would have surely NOT liked to be stuck at a career and job I didn't really want to be doing for years and years to come

ShadowMonarch · Answer

Well I go to one... but i have always wondered why do we all go to college..

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Thankfully, my original country does not have U. S. style colleges.
I had been tempted to go to university, but figured that they are too much ''establishment'' for my taste.
So I chose a vocational college, qualified for my targeted profession...
... and lived happily ever after :)

Sour-rose · Answer

Yes. Because I had hope that my dream job would be worth it. Heh... being young and stupid is a great adventure.

Apple1996 · Answer

Nah I didn't. I chose to become a stay at home mom instead. Which I'm happier with so glad I never went to college.

Chiarac2003 · Answer

I don’t plan on going as my boyfriend is finishing uni now n I want to be there 4him. I may go at some point.

Paige90 · Answer

I did and it was because I wanted to. Best four years of my life!

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I did University via the Air Force and also Open University for some distance learning degree.

Surely · Answer

Went to a Tech School for diesel mechanic and made a good paycheck without having to pay off a student loan!  I now have a good pension and retired at age sixty!

Emilyis · Answer

Yes, because I wanted to and I have a good education because of it. College is not for everyone. We still need skilled labor and other jobs that don't require a college education.

GreedGod · Answer

I don't because first I don't have money, second the thing which I like can be done online by courses and resources.

alance99 · Answer

Yes i did coz i didn't wanted anybody to call me illiterate

1ABBAS1 · Answer

I studied mechanical engineering after my graduation i worked as a MEP technician for a year and now i am a mechanical engineer as well as QA engineer

msc545 · Answer

Yes, a lot of it. I have a doctoral degree and I totally enjoyed my many college years. My degree and professional training have allowed me to make a decent living for a long time.

Andres77 · Answer

Joined the military right out of highschool. Night classes in college. Got my degree that way.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Yes I went to get my degree

Neilbud · Answer

yupp... it was a requirement to become an engineer.

bigpauly · Answer

Yes. I thought it would be helpful for me later on in life.

TallAnon · Answer

Yes, I had not had training for a specific job, so I got one.

saffoler · Answer

Yes, I wanted to become a doctor.

Fireguy17 · Answer

Tech school. No debt made more money as well.

Anonymous · Answer

A couple times. About to go around 1 more time actually.

loveslongnails · Answer

I did, and it was the best time of my life.

cantthinksttaight · Answer

No I didn’t because of COVID

swettannie · Answer

i did, didn't finished it

Wise4myage · Answer

I will be taking online classes this Fall.

Kelly6 · Answer

Yes and even got masters degree

AydenHazor · Answer

I did, it was what was expected of me

KatherineJ · Answer

Yea I did.

Shamalien · Answer

Naw cause I ent a chump

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Unfortunately.

whereismyjohnny · Answer

I'm in Uni.

Anonymous · Answer

yeah

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