I love children and would love to work with them so I have decided to become a Pediatrician or Pediatric Nurse. But I don't think I can survive medical school. I don't even know if I can make it in college. I have few minor set backs, I can't spell, pronounce or do math in my head very well. I was born and raised in Nigeria and when I came to the U.S I was barely able to spell my middle name ( Rosemary).
I tried really hard to improve in everything including learning English in less than 1yr. I made honor rolls all throughout middle school, and recently graduated from High school at the top 10 percent of my school and winning a presidential award signed by President Bush! But now college is on its way and am doubting whether I can make it. How can I go to college and get a good job if I have troubles spelling, pronouncing, and doing easy math in my head?
2007-06-02 08:43:11 · 11 answers · asked by Rose 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Honestly, your academic record is far better than many who get into college and you can look forward to schollarship opportunities when you apply for them. You do not have to be a genius, you'll discover that during your freshman year, but medical school will challenge you.
Understand that much of your math work will require a calculator and you're often allowed time to write papers and proof read them for spelling errors.
From what you've presented, the presidential academic award and a graduate within the top 10 percent of your classs I can more than assure you that you'll love college and have your pick of several fine schools...
P.S. If you're looking for one of the best medical schools in the country may I reccomend the University of Alabama at Birmingham (Look it up www.uab.edu you'll be surprised at what you find waiting)
2007-06-02 08:50:18 · answer #1 · answered by Knight Dream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have already accomplished a great deal more than many American-born high school graduates. Your spelling and grammar are impeccable. There is no need to do mathematical processes mentally. That's what pencil, paper, computers and calculators are for. And you certainly will never need to spell out loud.
If you think the colleges are filled with geniuses, you are very wrong. Why not try to attend a college class as an observer? You'll be amazed at how many non-geniuses (to put it politely) you will see there. Don't be afraid. Continue to work toward your goals and dreams. I haven't the slightest doubt that you will succeed.
2007-06-02 08:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem very determined and that's what you need in college. You've done well throughout secondary school because you've tried hard and have had the right mindset. You'll do great in college if you keep that up. College isn't just for smart people, and if it was I'd still say that you should be college-bound. I'm sure you're smarter than you give yourself credit for. The top 10% of your class is better than a lot of people that go to college can say.
You can do it. If it's what you want to do who's to say 'no'?
2007-06-02 10:27:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are light-years ahead of most people going to college. You understand that you have limitations, and have worked through them very successfully. Your background will be very desired in college - many universities get students from around the world, and they don't all speak perfect english or spell well or do easy math in their heads. Lots of teaching assistants in college, particularly in math and science, speak poor english; you shouldn't have any trouble. Top ten percent is great; you are prepared to move on.
Besides, two weeks into school half of the freshman will have done nothing but drink themselves into oblivion - and you will have been working diligently to keep up with your classes. You should have little difficultly.
2007-06-02 11:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can go to college if they are willing to work hard and go for it! From what I have observed, professors are very understanding when it comes to students who struggle with English as their second language. With your accomplishments, I bet there are schools out there who would help pay for your education with scholarships and grants.
If you are really concerned about not making it through med-school, why not try a different profession that also works with children? Elementary school teachers work with kids all day, as do child psychologists. Both jobs require a very different set of skills, but are alternatives to medical school.
Good luck!
2007-06-02 09:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just from reading this I already admire you, because you have that mindset of actually going to college, regardless of your setbacks. A lot of people out there who believe they can't make it through college because of their past is what makes them totally give up on continuing their education. I really think you should go for it! You should attend a local community college, take the assesment test they require that tells you which level you're at and start from there! it should tell you what english level, and math level you're at....and if it's low, so what!? Go from there and move your way up!
Believe me, I started college at the low english level, and this fall I'm taking english 101 which already at the top and it's the last english course I have to take. you can do it. :)
To answer your question, no you do not have to be a genius to attend college. you just have to be motivated and work hard to make it through college.
I hope that helps you! Good for you for wanting to become a nurse!
2007-06-02 08:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by marissa4mj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've got not got self belief faculties discriminate against age, i'm exceedingly confident they are going to settle for you, after all, there are sixteen twelve months olders that attended college on the youngest age of 15. it is through fact they skipped grades nevertheless, yet while they might settle for somebody of that age team, i'm almost definitely confident they are going to settle for you.
2016-11-03 10:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by dustman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You write more eloquently than most of the morons who post in this forum. Further, it sounds like you have already accomplished more than most Americans your age.
The issues with which you have trouble will correct themselves over time as long as you are willing to continue to work on them and practice.
From the little bit that you posted about yourself, I have not doubt that you can successfully complete a university degree.
GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-02 09:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by Homer J. Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. Work hard. You'll be fine.
I'm not a genius and I'm going to college too.
2007-06-02 17:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by mr. jones 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no thats what college was made for to learn
2007-06-02 08:48:27 · answer #10 · answered by SkydraXL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋