I recently recieve a the Teacher Academy scholarship for CUNY. The program allows you to have four years of free touition, and a stipan after accepting it you must work in N.Y.C public schools for 2 years, I got it for my Hight Math and Science average. My only concern is I don't want to be a teacher, but I do like Math. I don't know what I want to be, any advise
2007-03-03 14:32:12 · 11 answers · asked by x 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
2 years is pretty generous- for four years of free tuition. Then again, how high are the fees at CUNY? Would it be better and easier for you to take a loan (if the fees aren't too high) and pay them off working the next two years after you graduate.
Then again, you could take the scholarship, slog it out working for two years, where you'll still get a pay...right?
2007-03-03 14:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chocolate Strawberries. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's two ways to think about it (in my opinion):
1. The two years of teaching will give you awesome experience for your resume and help you land other jobs even if they aren't teaching jobs. And full tuition is hard to get.
2. It probably isn't best to be a teacher if you don't want to be. Why? Because you don't want to harm the children with your negative attitude.
If you can be a good caring teacher then go for it. If you just can't do that then apply for another scholarship and this one will go to someone who really wants to teach.
Trust your gut.
2007-03-03 22:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it, while you're earning your teacher education degree, have another major in a field that you really like. To be free and clear after just two years is nothing. I'll be paying my student loans for the next 20. I'm an EE with an MBA and make very good money.
2007-03-03 22:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by just_curious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it if you are concerned about paying for school. It sounds like a good offer. Who knows you may end up liking the job. If you don't the two year will go by so fast and you won't have to worry about student loans or a crappy min wage job to get you though school. If you think about it some students go to Iraq and risk loosing their lives just for the money to go to school. You are only asked to work with public school students.
2007-03-04 03:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by a_non_ah_mus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do it. You wouldnt be the first person to have a job they disliked for 2 years. After the 2 years you'd be able to change fields if you wanted. You might even find that you like to teach, once you're in the school system.
2007-03-03 22:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by siren381 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say don't take it. Especially if you don't want to be a teacher. You have been offered this scholarship, I bet more will be coming. There is lots of money out there you just have to find it. It might take awhile though, don't give up. Good luck with whatever you decide.
2007-03-03 22:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by rrgurske 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to learn something is to teach. Teaching can only make you look better. What is it that you want to do with math? Teaching might give a perspective on where you want to go...and two years pay plus free college is not too shabby at all.
2007-03-03 22:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by Naomi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take the scholarship...it will be well worth the time you have to spend teaching....i mean you can avoid having to pay back student loans which takes up to 20 years after you graduate. just teach for two years and then move on to the career of your choice.....trust me anything is worth not having to pay back student loans
2007-03-03 22:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by medgirl83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it! It's free tuition! Plus the teaching will look good on resumes.
2007-03-03 22:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by Knee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4 YEARS OF FREE COLLEGE?!? Do it, dude! All you have to do is be a teacher for 2 years? Man . . . . !
2007-03-03 22:37:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋