Thanks for helping, I just want some opinions. =D lol
2006-08-29 16:39:09 · 15 answers · asked by one 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
OOppss I mean college!!!!! HaHAHA!! lol SORRY!!
2006-08-29 16:56:37 · update #1
I know you meant "college." I think that working and then the Peace Corps will offer you maturity and a bit of wisdom before you decide on what course you should take.
For me, it was the Army. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT!!! However, once I was through with the Army, I did my BS in Biology in 2 1/2 yrs and my Masters in Nuclear Science in a year. Life experience puts things in focus.
Wait on college. It will still be there and you need to know what you want to be.
Too many young people put themselves in $50,000 worth of debt to get a degree in English or psychology. Those people now work for minimum wage in bookstores and Starbucks. When you do go to college, find a career that can make you a decent living.
Just my advice. And good choice about Peace Corps. You have chosen a heroic path. Seriously.
2006-08-29 16:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by NeoArt 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
soxrcat is right. Get the degree first. You have to be 18 to join the Peace Corps. 95% of the people who join the Peace Corps have a college degree. The other 5% are extremely skilled in something that the host country wants its people to learn. Those 5% may be small engine mechanics or chicken farmers. They usually have 20 - 30 years of experience instead of a degree.
If you are good in math, a degree in civil engineering would make you VERY attractive to the Peace Corps (They only take one applicant in 10) and serve you well when you came back to the USA.
I was a PCV 30 years ago.
2006-08-31 02:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to college now. Each year the cost goes up and the longer you wait the more it will cost. Also, it is smart to finish school while you are young and not put it off. It will be much easier on you that way. Once you are out of college you will be able to do what ever you want to do peace corps, or whatever.
2006-09-04 05:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by carpediem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I would strongly recommend you that you go to college first. Or at least go part time to college and try to find work. If you take a year off it could be the turn point of your life and leave you without any future. People have taken a year off and went to work. You know what happened after one year? They went again to work and felt cold in coming back to school. Some kids are tricked that they will overcome this, but it is very hard when you are used to filling up your pocket with dollars and not worry about school. My strong recommendation is that you should not take a year off but try and go to college even if it means as part time.
2006-08-29 16:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by shkabaj 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a two fold to that....
I use to think that the best way was to go and figure out what life was about...and then go to college after taking a year or so off, I mean because, who wants to go back to school - right?...Well heres what happens, then you get traped into "living a life" that its to hard to go back to school. because you have a house/apt and responsibilities...and on and on. My suggestion to you is....Go for it first. Taking only the summer off and returning to school in the fall and get it over with............then if you want to join the peace corps that's fine. Then you can use all the education you learned in school combined with the extra maturity as a person you did over those years to doing your job better (in the peace corp or job)
You will soon find out that in the real world, in order to get somewhere in any position or station in life, it requires higher education.
Do it while you can - while there are no road blocks to stand in your way.
Best of luck
2006-09-06 12:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Peace Corps and Vista want you to have that college degree first. Talk to your guidance counselor at high school about other alternatives. I took a year and worked for the Superintendent of School's Outdoor Education program. Earned enough for a car!
2006-08-29 16:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll be 16 when I go to college, and I'm planning on going immediately so I can get school out of the way and then focus on getting a job. Don't worry so much about a job immediately. Think about your future more than your now.
2006-08-29 16:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Carlton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to college now, but not to get through it quickly. Instead, really enjoy your time in college. Those four years can be the best years of your life.
2006-09-04 09:24:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Community college now where you live will save you a lot of money. It will also give you a taste of what you might want to do in life and give you direction. You will earn credits that you can transfer when you have decided on a career making your career path cheaper and shorter. Also use Pell grants to pay for it if you can.
2006-09-06 05:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by Gone Rogue 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to college as early as possible.
and get a post grad course. go for law school. if that's ok w/ you
and help other people. you could be a great help...
if you are genuinely sincere to help others.
2006-09-05 18:46:48 · answer #10 · answered by lulu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋