havent been in school since i took computer classes a couple of years ago.
2006-09-20 10:48:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Definitely go to a community college. I'm not saying you'll fail in University, but imagine you need to drop out because you have another kid or your kid needs you (financially or otherwise), you'll be stuck with a huge debt from a University that you can avoid.
2006-09-20 10:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Alucard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A community college is probably best place to start, unless a good state U. is readily available and you have the extra bucks to pay the tuition.
Try to think where you want to finish your education and check to make sure (in writing ) if possible, that the courses you take will transfer to the 4 year school. Check with the scholl you want to attend later, everyplace will tell you all their stuff transfers - it doesn't.
Generally stay away from non-core courses like English comp, world history, Foreign Language I and II, and 100 / 200 level social and applied science courses. Things like Sociological implication of life after 911 aren't going to be appreciated by the 4 year college.
Good luck and most importantly get at it.
2006-09-20 18:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by Squid Vicious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Community colleges or tech schools are the greatest education bargain anywhere. If money is any consideration at all, start there and transfer after a couple of years.
2006-09-20 18:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay at home mom and my daughter is now 7. I wish I would have went to college when she was younger because now I don't want to and I'm really bored at home. So I would say start now before you change your mind.
2006-09-20 17:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mauki90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost wise, you're going to want to start at a community college. Get your basics, and then head to the university. It can save you time and energy in the long run. Instead of paying $30K/year, you can pay $50/hour at a CC.
2006-09-20 17:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hun, go to a community college first! a univeristy would pulverize you if you haven't been in school for awhile. Start slow at a community college...you are a stay-at-home-mom you still need the energy to do that...you don't need a stressful univeristy to hold you down...
2006-09-20 17:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went back and got a certificate for Medical Transcription, and it only took 2 years. (Of course I could have gotten it sooner, had it not been for ulcerative colitis slowing me down.) The only problem is most people are only hiring experienced transcriptionists...the old catch 22 thing.
2006-09-20 18:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuition is usually less at a junior college and they have class schedules that transfer to many universities.
2006-09-20 17:53:14 · answer #8 · answered by al 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT MAYBE DOING THE ON-LINE THING? MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW DID AND NOW SHE HAS A GREAT JOB RUNNING A WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE FOR HER FATHER. SHE GOT TO STAY HOME WITH THE KIDS AND DO HER CLASSES ON THE COMPUTER.
2006-09-20 17:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by DARLENE D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋