<p>so what if i dont want to go to college? am i like screwed for life? I think it sounds more appealing to have a job instead of school. I honestly dont understand it, but i really dont have the drive to go to college. But i feel if i dont go, my future will suck and ill feel like a low life.I dont care about missing the "college life". I cant help it that i just dont have the drive to go. I thought about doing an online degree so i can have a job and the course schedule would be more flexible around it, its a thought, but im not sure if its a good one. Itd be cheaper i think, cause i dont wanna go to a big college and hate it and be wasteing my money.I dont know, im not sure what to do. And i really hope i dont sound lazy,because im not at all and i really hope someone on here whos a college fanatic doesnt try and make me feel like **** for not wanting to go, i mean if its honest than please be honest but i dont know, im going to stop ranting but if anyone has an opinion about this or any options that could lead me one way or another, please reply. thankyou.</p>
<p>Do you have a career in mind & what are the educational requirements for you to achieve what YOU want? Some folks take a year or more off after high school to work (sometimes while taking a course or two), to help them figure out their direction rather than paying money to go to college when they have no idea what they want to DO with their education.
It amazes me how many jobs get college degree applicants applying for them & when that happens, often they will be chosen over other good applicants just because they may go "further" because of that credential, even if the other applicants have more job experience. For example, a high school friend was promoted to assistant manager at McDonalds after working there only a year or two. Now, 30 years later, he's still an assistant manager & McD told him they will NOT promote anyone beyond that without a college degree. He's very bright but being held back because he doesn't have that degree. A lot of the receptionists, secretarial help, & folks who work at car rental agencies have college degrees these days. </p>
<p>Some folks find community colleges to be a much better fit, especially since they have tracks which prepare students to succeed in the work environment. Perhaps you may wish to explore those in your area?
Good luck!</p>
<p>what about some sort of vocational training?</p>
<p>Ever consider being a plumber, mechanic, stylist, etc? People with such skills make good money because most of America wants to sit behind desks instead of learning a trade. After some experience you could open up your own company.</p>
<p>good luck</p>
<p>Being a gourmet chef, respiratory therapist, many areas in construction like carpenter, mason, realtor, etc. do not require college degrees either.</p>
<p>I don't know the educational requirements, but I know my mom is a flight attendant with only an associate's degree. You could travel, and the work isn't really like hard, manual labor--it is long and you'd spend time away from family and friends, and you could fly for free. It doesn't have to be a career, but it might be a fun job for a few years.</p>
<p>You can always work while going to community college, and then only have to spend 2 years at a "real college." </p>
<p>Also, consider the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or my favorite, City Year (<a href="http://www.cityyear.org)%5B/url%5D">www.cityyear.org)</a>. A great thing to do right after high school, plus you will get $ for college.</p>
<p>Maybe you want to try going to a small liberal arts college. You sound like you don't want the university experience, which is absolutely fine. There are some excellent small colleges out there that you might really enjoy. I would give it some serious thought... not going to college is a choice that you may come to regret later in life.</p>
<p>Work for a couple of years and you'll probably be dying to go to college. Then you'll enjoy it.</p>
<p>if you work now you may never go to college. or you may. I dunno. the thing is its almost impossible to get a well-paying job wihtout AT LEAST a college degree. But maybe moneys not a big issue to you or you have some brilliant business venture in mind. trust me, i'd love to do nothing more than travel the world, see the sights, have the fun (before i'm all old and wrinkly) but i'm also eager to expand my knowledge (wow, that sounds cheesy) and everything i'm interested in doing requires a college education. :) just somethig to think about. Not going to college in no way makes you a failure. Its just not for everyone, but i do encourage you to look at your life and stuff right now and maybe try and locate something that may be making you not want to go to college- moving away, you've worked so hard the past 18 years of your life so why do you want to go to school 4 more, you feel school doesn't interest you (the beauty of college is that you can choose which one DOES interest you), you don't want to deal with applying, etc, etc. I hear many many people say the same things as you and i've also heard many who have said it regret it. But anyway you have to choose your own path and i think you should do what will make you happy.</p>
<p>bump..just for more suggestions or whatever.</p>
<p>There are lots of good paying jobs out there that don't require a degree from a 4 year college. There will be a big shortage of people in the building trades in a few years. It is already starting to show up in our state - carpenters, plumbers, electricians. Health occupations are also almost always looking for skilled workers. A lot of people don't know what they want to do but are excited about college or learning new things. However, if you don't fit this description, then maybe it is not he thing for you to do at this time.</p>
<p>So what are things you love to do? Where do your skills lie? Knowing those things you are good at and enjoy ought to help point you in the right direction. Working may be just the ticket for you as well. It may help you zero in on what you want. Sometimes, finding what we want to do is the incentive to helping us do what we need to do to get there.</p>
<p>Believe Peace Corp requires a college degree.</p>
<p>well im still not sure, but i could get a job from a family friend where i work 11pm-7am five days a week, starting off at $12 an hour, and will go up the longer i stay there. not sure of details of job, but i dont know...its an idea incase i dont go.</p>
<p>not going to college gives you those kinds of night-shift jobs^</p>
<p>i wasnt complaining about that shift, i usually dont go to bed until 4am anyways.</p>
<p>College isn't for everybody. It isn't a requirement or a privilege; it's a choice. If you choose not to go there's nothing wrong with that. A job starting at $12 an hour is a really good starting wage. Just find something that you love and you'll be happy with your life. You could be rich, too. It's not like Bill Gates ever graduated college.</p>
<p>Beantown I think it would be really good to go to college. Sure it may be good for now, but what if you want more money later. If you stay at this job you can get like 100 dollars a day. Then in a month maybe 2 thousand total. If you plan to get a house or apartment you have to pay atleast 1500 dollars a month you will only have like $500 left for expenses. Also you may start a family. Is your wife going to be impressed by this job. Will you kids be?</p>
<p>People go to college to get a degree in something that interests them. Then they get a job in that field. They get more money than that. Think about your future. I just being nice. sorry if this offended you. </p>
<p>You may want to take a year off for leisure. Then go to college.</p>
<p>no offense to your reply but i dont think a woman would marry me if she wasnt impressed by me, nor would she have kids with me. just a thought. i like when people are real with me, but that wasnt.</p>
<p>I meant to say fiance/ possible kids. I don't know. Just a thought.</p>
<p>EDIT: ok...travel. i love to travel, im a people person. what kinda jobs are out there that combine that , and make decent money. in fact just help me out, what kinda jobs are out there with the travel business and such? thanks. random idea i had to ask.</p>