We have been set a task for college, to recruit members of the public, (aged 19 and above) to return to college. So I was wondering what is holding you back from learning a new subject for recreational/educational purposes? OLNY SENSIBLE ANSWERS PLEASE!
2007-02-02 00:25:27 · 5 answers · asked by Lynz Lou XxX 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I went to college late. I was 28 and didn't really relate to my fellow students. There was a club for older students but they were much older (65 plus). I felt like a prom chaperon half the time. I only went so far as my associates and now that I'm 42 I doubt I'll go back.
Another problem is the need to earn cash. Who can wait 4 years for a degree when there are classes you can take in months to get the skills you need to get a good paying job.
Related to the above, many of the jobs you get after college pay low in the beginning. With loans due and bills to pay, no one can afford to live on $18,000 to 25,000 for very long. Especially since a secretary who knows Excel, Word, and Power Point can get 45,000.
2007-02-02 00:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by morrowynd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 30 and seriously considering returning to education at some point. However, there are certain things discouraging me.
Financially, obviously, it's a big deal. Not only would I have to pay for tuition fees and living expenses whilst studying; I'd also be giving up work in order to pursue the course I'd really like to do, which obviously has significant financial implications.
The other issue is that in order to study the course I'd like to do, it would involve relocating, big time. And that's an issue; I'd have to basically leave my whole life behind for the duration, which is clearly something to think about too.
2007-02-02 00:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by Marzipan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to return to college, but I have 4 children. This doesn't make it impossible to return, but it does complicate things a lot! I am hoping to start when the kids are all in school (5+ years), but it's hard to make definite plans 5 years in advance.
When I originally quit college (I only did 1 year), I wanted to change majors but didn't know what I wanted to do so I took a semester off. Then I took the next semester off because I started working. Then I registered to go back and got married instead. I thought it would be too hard working, going to school and being newly married so I put it off. Then I got pregnant and didn't want to juggle working, a new baby, a needy husband, and school.
If I had 1 extra day in my week, I would go back to school. (And a babysitter and someone to clean my house so I could study)
2007-02-02 00:50:35 · answer #3 · answered by memahizer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I already have my undergraduate degree but I'd like to go back to college for an MBA. There are several reasons why I haven't enrolled yet:
1. It would cause an extra financial burden to my family's budget.
2. I would still have to work full-time plus take classes and take care of my family - when would I find time to study?
3. Unless the university offered Saturday classes, I could not attend each class because of my work schedule.
4. With my daughter entering kindergarten in September, I want to be able to attend parent/teacher conferences.
2007-02-02 03:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by Pink1967 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Gettimg up t wake up early i guess... ^.^
- AnOnYmOuS
2007-02-02 00:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by AnOnYmOuS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋