I have been in college for 6, almost 7 years now. It's taken me so long because each semester I haven't taken a full load, and next December when I graduate I'll be the first of my parents kids to graduate college, and I'm the middle child. I hate that look of dissapointment on my parents' faces, always have. How do I tell them I don't want to finish school, but go into the Air Force instead. I know they are going to be dissapointed that I didn't graduate college after so long, but I'm sick of school. Although I would like to have my degree to make the last few years to have been more than just a waste of time and money. There is no right way to tell them I want to drop out, but I'm unhappy in school, and even more unhappy out. Because I'll know I have dissapointed my parents, yet again.
2006-11-29 23:04:11 · 11 answers · asked by djkristyleigh 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
you dumm as hell...
2006-11-29 23:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by xicofb 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people here say that a degree will help you in the air force, and that is absolutely false. Unless you have 3.5 GPA in an Engineering field, you will NOT make it into the officers program. You could for Army, Marines, or even Navy with an alternative degree and a 3.2 GPA.
Entering the Air Force won't solve your problems. It will only make your problems worse. Everyone at boot camp will be 18 or 19 years old, so you'll feel left out being 25 now. The Air Force is said to be the easiest ride in the military, but they still are assholes at it.
Finishing school is the only way not to dissapoint your parents. Your best bet is to ask them for financial support and do the next semester and summer school full-time. I know a lot of people who want to give up right at the end, but that is when you should give it your most and finish what you've done. I just can't see why you'd want to give up on school if you're going part-time and are basically completely done. However, if with all honesty you want to quit and are completely unhappy, by all means do it. You happiness should come first.
2006-11-30 00:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by Alucard 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why has it taken so long if you are taking a full load? Are you going to be a doctor or something? And if you are graduating next December why wouldnt you just finish? It seems like a huge waste of 6 to 7 years to just throw it away when you are so close. I just dont understand what has taken you so long. How is this being paid for? Do you have loans? If so, you will still have to pay them back but you wont have anything to show for it, mainly a degree. Now THAT would be a disappointment to anyone.
2006-11-30 05:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that EVERYBODY has to do about this age, is stop doing what their parents want and start doing what they want. Pretty much all parents get disappointed by this, and most children are a bit upset by doing it. But it is natural and inevitable.
Often the end of college marks a convenient point for this to happen. If you can hang in there until then, you might be be glad of it later. But you should certainly talk to your parents (and maybe teachers) about being unhappy at college -- maybe someone can help.
And it is a good idea to go and talk to the Air Force now. Get an idea of what is available, and what they will require. For example, if you find you need college results for the Air Force, it might give you a purpose and make studying easier.
2006-11-29 23:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hun, you've stuck it out for 6 years, you've got 1 year left...dog it through girl.
LIfe is chock full of 'this sucks' "I need a new life" even your dream job is going to suck once in a while, that's just the pattern of the universe, in order for balance to be maintained we have to be miserable once in awhile--and if you can't choke that down then how about--it's time to grow up, there will be good days and bad days but we all trudge through crap and come out on the other side not much worse for wear. If my kids stay in school for 6 years, have 1 year left and quit, I'm upset.
Take a day off, do whatever makes you feel good, relax. Then get back to it.
2006-11-30 02:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should obey your parents if you dont want to disappoint them. Being in college for 6 to 7 yrs and coming out without a degree is not a good proposition I believe. It may also hurt your parents. So take interest and see that you complete your degree and then join the field of your interest. TRy to convince your parents that you are heading towards their goal. Good luck/
2006-11-29 23:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by khayum p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about finishing your degree while in the Air force ? I know that in Canada it is possible, must be in the States too. At least they would pay your tuition !
I have trouble seeing how they would be really disappointed, considering you are aiming at a serious job, not just leaving college for nothing. Maybe to make sure, you could apply to Air Force and wait until you know you'll get in before you tell them.
Hope it will be ok!
2006-11-29 23:10:00 · answer #7 · answered by mireille 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi kristy, you should first find out everything about Air force, ask them what position you will get without a degree and which one you will get with the degree, then decide for yourself, You just might find that your getting a better position and paypacket with a degree. This will definitely infuence you to complete you degree. All the best
2006-11-30 00:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you should stick it out and finish school, then go in to the Air Force. If you go with a degree you can opt to go to ROTC and come in as an officer (2nd Lieutenant) instead of just a regular enlisted Airmen.
2006-11-29 23:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Eschaton 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Almost 7 years? Just finish it and then join. It will be better in the Airforce if you go in with a degree.
2006-11-29 23:07:28 · answer #10 · answered by bofh772 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u should do what u want u can always go back and get your degree but u cant always try to make mommy and dady happy its your life not there u think they did every thing there parents wanted them to do hell no
2006-11-29 23:08:42 · answer #11 · answered by sonoftazont 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋