Calling all college grads...
however...
before I dig my eyes out with a spoon and set myself on fire Richard Pryor style, I'd like to hear about my neighbors' experiences with education.
Did you go right after high school and further your education with the career you have NOW in mind? or, are you in another field - rendering your degree almost useless? Is it worth the expense? Anyone seeking their education later in life, like myself?
Please share....especially all you undercover 'nerds'.
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Permalink Reply by Brooklyn's Finest on -
First of all...I MUST say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I am 36 and will be 37 ...damn....this month, the 24th.I am currently TWO classes away from obtaining my Masters in Education and YESD...it is well worth it. When I was in N.Y. I signed my self out of school , took my GED and was enrolled in LaGaurdia Community College all at age 17. I dropped out of college at 19, had a baby, got married, blah, blah, blah...ya know the story. I am moved to Atlanta when I was 28 and returned to school when I was 30.It was a major step for me but I had a gola and that goal was to never work for anyone else as long as I live. I want to be the Chief Commander of my destiny AND show my 2 kids that you can do whatever your heart desires if you put your mind to it and work hard at it. Was it easy? Hell no....I was here alone and no fam. Did I regret the cost? Hell Yeah....BUT I had to stay focused on the Prize, Stay focused on what I call "One of my greatest accomplishments", I had to stay focused on the lesson I was teaching my kids....it cost me some paper, cost me my social life, cost me my job and it was sweat, blood and tears but DAMMIT...I am the FIRST in my entire family to hold a Bachelors degree, pursue a Masters degree, I have my own company, own my own homes, my son will be the SECOND one to graduate from College (Freshman in college this fall) and my daughter, who is 11, learned "Fuck the world, don't ask me for shit! Everything you get, you gotta work hard for it"....and I owe so much money to the government in student loans....LOLOL
No...but seriously Kisha...congratulations, do ya thing....Stay focused, it's not easy but it's not going to be the worst....it becomes less and less difficult once you get started. I did 95% of my undergraduate degree online and 100% of my Graduate degree online. I got a lot of scholarship money...the money is out there once you get that first transcript. I will help guide you to the money and whatever else I can help with...just let me know!!
CONGRAULATIONS....I soooooo proud of you!!
What school are you going to and what are you majoring in?
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Permalink Reply by Brooklyn's Finest on
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LOL...I'm definitely an undercover nerd....people think I'm just Jay Z, Biggie and hairpins(doobie wrap) until we start talking and I drop that knowledge on they ass...lol..I READ EVERYTHING and read ALL THE TIME..I have brains toooooooooo....lololol
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Permalink Reply by Mirah on -
As for myself..I went to college straight from high school..so I didnt have that big learning gap in between..but it still was a challenge and I had to learn things that I had never saw before..but as for you Kish it's hard but I commend you for going back to school..it is expensive as hell.but as long as you stay focused on what u want to do it will all pay off in the end..and in this market today you NEED a degree in something bcuz everything is so competitive..so girl your doin' the right thing..dont get discouraged..ur doin what alot of people are intimidated to do..girl I went to school for performing arts to become a high school drama teacher and got intimidated and became a bartender instead..wishing I had a degree that means something under my belt..so do ya thing girl...xoxo
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Permalink Reply by Miss New York on -
Even though I know this post is old, I had to respond anyway. I graduated high school in '86 at the age of 19. I'm now 42 and in my sophmore year at a CUNY college. For someone who's currently not working a permanent full-time position, tuition IS expensive, and out of kindness, my dad covered two semesters. Financial Aid is a challenge to get. Once you do receive it, they don't give you alot, and we won't EEEEEEEEEEEEEEVEN talk about the cost of books. But in the long run, it'll all be worth it to walk across that stage and receive the reward that higher education offers...that degree. My brother will be 29 this year. He already holds a BS in Political Science and a Masters in Psychology. My gal-pal once told me, and it's sooooo true...the tassel is worth the hassel. In this day and age, you do need that piece of paper. Gone are the days of having a hs diploma was considered more than enough, and an Associates Degree was elite. Brooklyn's Finest said it best as have all my family and friends...you have to stay focused and not let the obstacles determine whether or not you chose to succeed. I know for a fact that if I had gone to college right out of hs, I would have flunked out, hands down. Now that I'm older, I'm more focused and I strive for A's and B's in my courses. The other upside for me...so far, I've had some really good to great professors, and they've motivated me to attend classes and try to do my best.
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Permalink Reply by Miss New York on
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Big ups to your son!!!! That's the way to do it!!!!
Brooklyn's Finest said:First of all...I MUST say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I am 36 and will be 37 ...damn....this month, the 24th.I am currently TWO classes away from obtaining my Masters in Education and YESD...it is well worth it. When I was in N.Y. I signed my self out of school , took my GED and was enrolled in LaGaurdia Community College all at age 17. I dropped out of college at 19, had a baby, got married, blah, blah, blah...ya know the story. I am moved to Atlanta when I was 28 and returned to school when I was 30.It was a major step for me but I had a gola and that goal was to never work for anyone else as long as I live. I want to be the Chief Commander of my destiny AND show my 2 kids that you can do whatever your heart desires if you put your mind to it and work hard at it. Was it easy? Hell no....I was here alone and no fam. Did I regret the cost? Hell Yeah....BUT I had to stay focused on the Prize, Stay focused on what I call "One of my greatest accomplishments", I had to stay focused on the lesson I was teaching my kids....it cost me some paper, cost me my social life, cost me my job and it was sweat, blood and tears but DAMMIT...I am the FIRST in my entire family to hold a Bachelors degree, pursue a Masters degree, I have my own company, own my own homes, my son will be the SECOND one to graduate from College (Freshman in college this fall) and my daughter, who is 11, learned "Fuck the world, don't ask me for shit! Everything you get, you gotta work hard for it"....and I owe so much money to the government in student loans....LOLOL
No...but seriously Kisha...congratulations, do ya thing....Stay focused, it's not easy but it's not going to be the worst....it becomes less and less difficult once you get started. I did 95% of my undergraduate degree online and 100% of my Graduate degree online. I got a lot of scholarship money...the money is out there once you get that first transcript. I will help guide you to the money and whatever else I can help with...just let me know!!
CONGRAULATIONS....I soooooo proud of you!!
What school are you going to and what are you majoring in?
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