advice??....

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<p>i have been at a community college for two semesters in the liberal arts program with the intention of going on to a four year school. I want to go into International Law and Human rights ultimately working at an organization like the UN or Amnesty International. My family and financial situation however make it very difficult . My mother is physically disabled and trying to get out of a bad relationship, I would like to be able to help her financially but my minimum wage job isn't cutting it and my liberal arts degree isn't going to help me get a better paying job because it doesn't give me any real skills. I was looking through the programs at my community college and they do offer an excellent two year paralegal program. If I took courses in the summer I could finish the program in three semesters . I would have to extend my stay in the two year liberal arts program to three. But I would be able to help my family now and when I do move on to a four year school. Also since, I want to go into International Law the legal experience, even if a bit removed from my actual goals couldnt hurt. Basically, how will this effect my chances if I were to do both?? MY top choice schools are Bard, Dartmouth, Hampshire and Amherst.</p>