A Big Decision

[Briseis]

I took two years of University right after HS, but couldnt find anything I liked, so I eventually quit and have been working ever since. I have been doing simple jobs. I worked at Tim Horton's for about a year (for those of you who are not familiar with it, its an insanely popular coffee and donut shop in Canada), and am currently working as a housekeeper at a hotel. It has been 3 years since I quit school, and only now have I thought of something that suits me as a career.

But do I want to go back to school? I have gotten used to not being in school and the idea of doing homework again is not appealing, and not having as much free time to spend with my bf. And he just graduated from University last month. If we are going to have a future together, wouldnt me going back to school postpone it? Would it be easier to wait until we figure out what we are going to do with our lives and everything is set before going back to school, or would it be better to start now and postpone our future for 3 or 4 more years? *sigh*

There is also the fact that I did those 2 years in University without student loans but if I went back now I would have to get one and that is not appealing. And I am really not a very motivated person who rarely finishes things I start. I dont want to do one semester and quit again. I really want to make the right decision this time and stick to it. So, even though you dont really know whats best for me, any advice would be appreciated.

 

[peanutbutter12]

I think before you make a decision, you need to decide what it is you want to do so you don't waste time and money. A general degree won't help you get a job in squat. Figure out what it is you want from life and THEN go for it. If it takes you a year to figure it out, it takes a year. At least that is a year without student loans toward a degree in something you'll never use or aren't interested in.

 

[Briseis]

I know what I want to do. Thats why I suddenly got the idea to go back to school.

 

[HunnyBee]

I know what I want to do. Thats why I suddenly got the idea to go back to school.

If you know what you want to do, then go for it. Just make sure you are willing to put the time and dedication into your studies. Your education is something you won't ever regret. Wish you the best.

 

[Sketcher]

So, if you don't mind me asking, what is it that you want to do, and why do you need to go back to school in order to do it?

 

[Molal]

Go back to school buddy. Both my wife and I went to university. We both had student loans (which we are still paying off) - but our earning potential far out ways the monthly loan bill.

But university also provides other benefits - social interaction, critical thinking, life skills, etc. University is much more than just learning.

I would like it if you kept us informed of what you want to do, where you want to go, etc.

 

[Fawnzi]

You said you're not a very motivated person and that you don't finish what you start. That is something you really need to think about before you go back to school. No one wants to waste money, and if you're not determined to finish your schooling then you just might end up wasting a lot of money. However, if you are positive you're going to give it your all then you should go back to school now.

People always have excuses for not going back to school now, and well they just accumulate more as years go on. Plus you'll be saving money if you go now because then you won't have to wait as long to find a good job to start paying off loans and bills. But you should make sure that you're determined to work hard and finish.

 

[Briseis]

I definitely have lots of thinking to do before I decide if its right for me, but if it is, I guess I need to do it as soon as possible. It seems unanimous. I would to go back to be a history/socials teacher.

 

[rita727]

Both Jordan and I left university to join the work force and be on our own. I'd say I can speak for both of us when I say we severely regret it, and we're going to be stuck not being able to go back.. possibly for the rest of our lives we'll never be able to go back.

Go back now while you can.

~ Lynn

QFT.

Agreed. Get some edumacation