I know one of the reasons why they dont like to go is because of money, and different personal situations, but what are other reasons why.
2007-02-15 06:50:58 · 19 answers · asked by T.M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
It's much easier for kids out of high school to go.
1. They are helped by counselours, parents and colleges themselves
2. There are more options for financial aid presented to them
3. Kids don't have to worry about bills, they haven't accumulated debt yet, and are more likely to go.
4. College is an experience, and it is different if you are kid vs adult. People want to be surrounding by peers, and since a majority of students at college are kids, then kids are more comfortable there.
5. Adults have full time jobs, kids, other responsibilites that come with getting older....it's harder to fit something else into it.
2007-02-15 06:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh... hello?
I'm 50, and I'm back in college. It's only one class at the moment, because I'm still working full time, taking care of my family, maintaining a house, and all the stuff that comes with adult life. But it's not a fluff course, it's a java programming course. I wouldn't mind going back to school full time if I could afford to take time off from work. This time around, I think I'd do even better, because I know the value of an education even more.
As for the person who was afraid to go because they forgot the science and math - I say "GO FOR IT!!" any way. My math classes were probably further back than yours, and I remembered enough to get the courses that I need. I took a placement test, and was able to score high enough that I didn't have to take any math for what I wanted to do. You might be able to do that also. But you'll never know unless you try.
2007-02-15 07:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adults in the work force know something that most college kids don't. A college degree is completely useless unless you totally kick schools butt. If you don't have the time to get straight A's in difficult courses in route to getting a serious degree, don't bother. You can climb the corporate ladder just as fast working at the same place for a long time as you could with a B average communications degree.
2007-02-15 06:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But guess what adults can do way better than the younger crowd. I have a lab parter who is at her 40's and another one who is 30 something and they do quite well at college and the cool thing is that they serve as leaders since they have more experiences in life and are more confident in what they do.
So don't be afraid. The younger students look for them for their help/
2007-02-15 07:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would like to go, but I know that since I have been out of school for 10 years now that I would probably fail all of my math and science classes. I remember nothing from High School. (And I was an A student.)
2007-02-15 06:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 21 she would not have too lots time left to be away in college. initiate talking approximately her getting a activity and turning out to be self reliant. in any different case neglect approximately her. She is now and consistently has been a spoiled brat. mom has to make the enormous differences no longer the daughter. you like help from the siblings in convincing mom to get difficult with this spoiled lady. good luck.
2016-12-17 10:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Entirely too damn many college students there !!!
The social games / wild and crazy---now mom and dad ain't here -- look at me junk / ain't I all that ---yabadaba do
It's good that they have a place to keep them all together or otherwise they'd be out and around in all the other places that actual growups go !!!
2007-02-15 07:06:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid of competing with younger fresher minds.
Not wanting to be teased when there is a wrong answer given.
Seem lesser than they should be as to not already having the education earlier.
2007-02-15 11:17:10 · answer #8 · answered by gem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course money, but its also the age issue. its harder to be accepted/embrassing and plus the older you are, its just hard to learn period. most adults also have families to take care of, and it's hard to take care of family and go to school. most students are younger and still get help from family. not as tech savvy has young generations. it also mean accepting the fact that you failed and have to go to school to better yourself
2007-02-15 06:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by Stick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some are embarassed since they're usually much older then the rest of the students
2007-02-15 06:58:01 · answer #10 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋