i feel so lost i have been out of high school for almost 3 years i've done a year of city year and worked 2 years i am thinking about going to college but feel that i am too old to be starting college i sould be in my 3 or 4 year will it be weird because of my age will it be differant because of my age i also have felony for robbery and feel a degree would be a waste of time because i will be unable to get a good job i feel ending my life will end all my worries can i still become a social worker does anyone know a person who has turned their live around
2007-03-12 14:17:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I attended culinary school -- my first pursuit -- with a 75 year-old couple.
2007-03-12 14:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by appalachianlimbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am neither 24, nor am I an ex-felon, but I am a firm believer that anyone can achieve good or great things despite their past.
I think that if you are financially able to go back to school (or with student loans) you should give it your best shot. It would show a potential employer that after you were convicted felon you turned yourself around and got a degree. Maybe while you are in school do some volunteer work. I am sure some organizations, etc will be weary about a felon working with kids or senior citizens.
If you truly want to change your life it is going to take more than going to school. It will take a lifestyle change, it will take a psychological change. I guarentee it will not be easy, you may be turned down for work, but if you make drastic changes to yourself and your life style (I really think volunteering could help [make sure you get credited from whatever organization you are helping so you can prove you did it]).
If you do decide to go back to school, take your school work seriously. You can waste neither the time nor the money or energy to go through it again, make the best of your time learning.
Keep your record clean, your grades up, and I think it can turn around for you.
Best of luck. Regards.
2007-03-12 22:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is stopping you from going back to school?
Find what you want and go after it! I'm 23 and just finishing school now... it is frustrating to have to deal with these 17 and 18 year olds who are swarming all over the place. However, I know plenty of people who go back at all ages... and I'm going to go back as soon as is financially feasible. An education will never go to waste.
You seem very young to be restarting life after being convicted of a felony. Were you under age, or just barely 19? I'm sure, after putting in years on a degree, and looking at how young you were when you committed it, that employers will tend to be understanding.
2007-03-12 21:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by peachfuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had people in my classes that are in their 40s or older, you are lucky to be going back so young. Its impressive when you are willing to go back at all, but to go back so young is wonderful, I say definitely do it. No one looks at age in college its really not a big deal. As for the felony that doesn't mean you won't get a job, as long as you explain the circumstances you can still get a job. Plus there is always a need for more social workers!
2007-03-12 21:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by featherhnt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding i completed my undergraduate degree at 28, I returned to college at 42 to complete my masters I''l be done in 09 at 44.
Go for it -
2007-03-12 21:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by Jazz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its never too late to go back to school... once you have that degree, nothing could take that away from you... my mom is going to be 50 and she's looking to go back to college...
you could even go to a community college and get an associate's degree or technical degree, if you think your record wouldn't let you get better in a job
2007-03-12 21:27:04 · answer #6 · answered by thegalfromtrinidad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋