I am a single mom with an associates degree. Is sacrificing for two more years and getting my BA or BS really worth it? I really love anthropology and religious studies and know that if I got a Masters or higher then I could combine all my loves and interests into one field. The downside is that I am 32 and my son is 3. The only reason I got my associates was because of my son. I love learning but don't know if the sacrifice is really worth it.
2007-11-03 03:06:48 · 9 answers · asked by operaphantom2003 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Worth it? That depends on what you value. If you are talking about money, then studies have repeatedly shown that the average college graduate makes $1 million more over the course of his/her lifetime than does someone who has not completed a bachelor's degree. There are also other major benefits, including being able to work at a career of your choice, rather than settling for what is available to you, and being able to model for your child the benefits of hard work.
On the downside is the fact that if you were to go to school now, it would probably take time from you that you would otherwise have available to spend with your son. That may make it a poor bet right now, and if I were you, I would wait until my son started school and then start back to school myself. Yes, it will be hard, but don't you want to show your child that he shouldn't be limited by the easy things in life? If you give up every time something is tough, so will he, which would be sad.
2007-11-03 03:19:23 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I completely see where you are coming from. I am 31, have a 2yr old and am almost done w/my associates and will be starting my bachelors right afterward. I am doing this for him too. Studies have shown that someone who has a degree earns more during the course of their life than just a "wage-earner". I am tired of living paycheck to paycheck so I need an education so that I can have a career instead of just a job. I want to not only provide him with a better life but to be a role model for him as well. It is very important to me to. I am developing as a person, gaining knowledge and in return more self-respect/self-esteem. I think you are certainly headed in the right direction, and although I know it can be tough to balance everything, it will all be worth it in the end. Good luck to you.
2007-11-03 04:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by ali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In todays job market EVERY edge is crucial. College isn't just worth it, if you want a decent wage you need at least a 4 year degree soon. Many fields you can forget even working in without a 4 year degree. I'm seeing bottom rung monkey jobs in IT asking for 4 year degrees now to even apply. These are jobs you could teach a German Shepard how to do in short order yet they want a 4 year degree?
No I advise you to get ALL the education you can afford to do so. Yes it's difficult being a single parent. What you cannot afford is how difficult it will be if your job is outsourced, elimanated or downgraded and trying to live off a service industry job's wages.
2007-11-03 03:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by draciron 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are living in an international in which levels come first. Not a person's truly command of his arms, simply what a work of paper says he can do. Is it valued at it? If you received the braveness to make matters occur, face adversity, and perseverance, sorry son, not anything's gonna quit you. At face importance, for the traditional Joe, institution at first-class is gonna supply you a role (getting sketchy nowadays, understand a character who is satisfactory in her craft however hasn't been equipped to land the preliminary spot for a role but for five years). But for the Smart Ted, it is a possibility to make friendships with a few folks you would have got to supply a choice later. So you seem at it and make a judgement your self. It's rather a query you'll be able to actually reply. We can simplest let you know what are living's taught us as a result a ways.
2016-09-05 09:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2 cents is that I have a BA in Spanish and am 27. I thought I wanted to teach but changed my mind. I'm now deciding what career I want. I think education is a business personally. They want your money. Just my pessimistic point of view and experience. Good luck!
2007-11-03 03:15:13 · answer #5 · answered by Martie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Education is always worth it. My mother raised me and my brother and sister by herself, and managed to get her BS by taking classes slowly. It never hurts to make yourself more marketable. In our ever changing economy, you need to be the best candidate for any job. Do it for your son, but do it for you as well. If you love to learn, then learn. Do it slow if you need, but just get out there and try.
2007-11-03 03:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by journeyfan75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in my 30's and I study for a Master in Archaeology. Don't see why age should have to matter if you like to study.
2007-11-03 03:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything in this world makes you move up is worth it …like if you know what you did know yesterday you lost a day of your life...plus these days high school only Illiterate erase.
2007-11-03 03:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by hani h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course its worth it.....Im 18 going into college next year...Architecture.....My english teacher siad she went back to college when she was 30 and she finished at 34.....and she ended up fine.....but yeah 2 years is alot but in the long run u will feel good.....for the rest of your life
2007-11-03 03:17:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋