I Never Went to College

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missynegative

Can't Afford It!

How am I supposed to afford it? I already have to work full time and then some to support myself and family. We need all the money we can get; I can't be losing hours like that. And say I do get a loan, but never end up finding a better...

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Written on April 1st, 2008
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Sidira

Didn't Go, and I Have No Interest In Going.

I think it's sad that so many people these days graduate high school, jump straight into college, and then go to work for someone else for the rest of their lives. Simply put, I'm not interested in being a part of that. That...

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Written on April 9th, 2008
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mouse2cheese

Nope, Didn't.

And the funny thing is that both my children will, if I have anything to say about it. One already is, thank the gods. One will in a few years. Not going to college worked for me years ago at the time. It doesn't work anymore for young...

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Written on July 19th, 2008
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raewings

Don't Judge Me.

I never went to college,and I feel like people judge me for it. Yes I am a high school drop out. No I did not go to college. Does that mean I am stupid? Does it really mean that I am uneducated? Or do I just have a different kind of...

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Written on April 9th, 2008
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sparecincture

I Can't Afford It...

I want to but right now I can't afford it plus I don't have the credit to take out a loan. Plus my family wont help with cosigning. I really want to go but its expensive and its money I dont have to spend. I can do the scholarship...

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Written on February 14th, 2010
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"" I spent my junior year as an exchange student in Brazil ; though it was thoroughly enjoyable and I still correspond with the family I stayed with thirty - five years later, my primary motivation was to get the heck away from my home life, which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy..."
"After eleven years of moping and paying out 2 / 3 of my disability in support , I remarried..."
"She dropped out of high school at age fifteen so she could attend college, attaining degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems Management, and Business Administration..."

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