College help?

Question

I know the question could sound stupid but I'm only 15 give me a break please. I kind of grew up poor and I try really hard to get smarter and stuff cause I don't want to live in the ghetto like my friends do. They're content living that way but I want to do something different with my life. It's just that I try so hard in school and the teachers just..I go to a decent school now and it's hard for me to understand some things. I want to pursue a medical career as an Anesthesiologist in Japan or India. I currently live in the United States and just speak english fluently. Some people have made fun of me and said that I'll probably end up in a community college at the most or drop out like the rest of my friends and it's not fair. I also heard about something known as MBBS(Master in Biology and Bachelor in Sugery). The thing is though I am not sure I am smart enough to do so. I don't know how to get better I don't understand some of the material..please [e-mail]

Answer 1

The most important thing about going to college is that you have to start somewhere. Once you start, even if it's a community college, you will meet enough helpful counselors and advisors to point you on your way. There is a lot of financial aid for low income students.

As for your question about intelligence, here's what I honestly believe. Unless you have a mental disease, "intelligence" is irrelevant. INTELLIGENCE IS NOT INHERITED, IT IS GAINED THROUGH PRACTICE AND WORK. Think of your brain as a muscle that will be stronger if you use it more and demand more from it. If there's anything I can't stand it is some one who refuses to be smart because they just think they can't. YOU CAN. And don't ever be afraid to ask for help. Most teachers love nothing more than to be asked for help.

Answer 2

First off good for you in having the goal to improve your life.

Working in Japan is hard to do. That country is big on making it difficult to immigrate to. It can be done with persistence and effort though and you sound like you are very goal oriented.

If you don't have the money than studying your *** off is your best bet. How are your grades? That's going to be the deciding factor.

If you can't get any full rides or enough money from scholarships to go to college then seriously check out the military. They have terrific deals when it comes to education if you make an informed decision and play the system.

If you're interested in a medical career either look at ROTC programs. Most branches are hurting for doctors and they'll send you to school on the governments bill. You won't have much say in becoming an anesthesiologist though.
Another option would be to enlist as a medic or corpsman. Get a sign on bonus if it's offered and get out as soon as your times up to use that GI Bill. It's not much but it will do for a community college. From there you can transfer out to a four year school.

Community colleges are great starters. You can usually find programs where you spend 2 years at community college and 2 years at a university. You get the 4 year degree from the university at less cost.

Find somebody who is in the career field you are interested in and talk to them face to face. Go to their work and talk to the people there. Explain your situation and goals. People love helping others trying to do the same thing they are. It really helps a lot.

I grew up well below the poverty line and Joined the navy after 5 years of high school. Got out and used the GI Bill to go to community college. I then transfered to Drexel and used Uncle Sams money from my GI Bill, reserve TA, and a sign on bonus to graduate with a BA in Mechanical Engineering. I'm the first person in my family to go to college and I was able to graduate without even needing student loans. It's a great feeling.

Sorry for the rant andgood luck in your ventures.

Answer 3

I don't work in the medical field but one thing you could do would be to see if you can get a job as a volunteer in a hospital i believe they're called "candystripers" and i believe they assist nurses. Being in the hospital environment will help you to learn a lot about all the jobs that are available there.
You shouldn't be decided on a specific field now if your only 15. Look and see whats out there, don't base your decision on who in the medical field makes the most money.
I learned a lot about my field "engineering" from internships and temporary jobs.
Read lots of books too, and if you want to work in japan or india you should really get started on learning the language.
Good Luck

Answer 4

Does your school offer tutoring? Perhaps you could apprach your teahcers and ask for additional help in understanding the material?
I haven't heard of a Bachelor in Surgery but I have heard of a Master in Biology. You must complete: HS - then a Bachelor's degree - then get your master's degree.
In order for you to become an anesthesiologist you would have to go through medical school. This means excellent grades in math & science.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

In my experience, people who set goals for themselves and are determined to keep them are often likely to succeed, even if their goal is difficult to attain. It sounds like you're pretty determined, so that's one good thing you have going for you already. My advice is to do everything in your power to do well in high school so that you can get into the college you want to and get good scholarships for college. If you're having difficulty understanding material in your current classes, talk to the teacher and see if you can meet with them outside of class time to get extra help. Don't be afraid to ask questions during class, either. Many schools have programs where the upperclassmen are available to help tutor certain days a week. Look into getting a tutor to help you with your difficult subjects. Also, try to sit with and make friends with the people in your class who seem to understand and do well with the material. They are often willing to help students who don't understand as well.

Work on developing good study habits at home - spend fifteen minutes or a half hour each night going over your notes and the material from your classes during the day; the review really helps. Make flashcards for every important term or vocab word that comes up in class. By the end of the semester, you'll have a nice stack of flashcards to study from for each class. If you review them before tests and before your finals, you'll be able to remember things a lot better.

Good luck with your school work and with getting into college. don't forget that going to a community college for two years before moving on to a larger university is NOT a bad thing. It is much cheaper, and is a great option for students who have struggled in high school and may not have a high enough GPA and SAT or ACT score to get into a larger college. You don't have to go to community college, but don't forget that it isn't a terrible thing, either. As for the people who are telling you that you can't make it, just think of the satisfaction you'll feel when you DO succeed at making it further than they ever could.