Should I drop out of college?

Question

I am sick and tired of school and because I am a quadlapleagic I am only able to take 3 classes a semester and it's going to take me 7 years to get done. The other thing is I made $200,000 last year so why do I need go. My parents keep on telling me there is no if's, and's or but's, but I just don't care any more. What should I do?

Answer 1

stress can hurt a quad with neurogenic episodes etc...you know this, what the heck is wrong with your parents...tell them to let you live life as you see fit!!

Answer 2

Are you only able to take 3 classes a semester because that is all you can manage, or because that is all that the school will allow you to enroll in? If you can manage four courses, then add another class next semester. You can also take classes during the summer and maybe even the winter to finish more quickly.

I would say that you should go to college for yourself and to grow as a person, not to be able to earn a lot of money or please your parents. Choose a major that turns you on and that you are excited about and a fulfilling career will follow.

You may not be ready for the college experience right now. Maybe you need time to mature and you can return to college later. Most people go to college right after high school because that is what they are "supposed" to do. The thing is, going to college right after high school probably is the best time because most high schoolers do not have major responsibilities like marriage, children, and a fulltime job.

Your parents can't make you go to college; however, try to see things from their point of view. Perhaps they want you to have the same experience they had while in college. If they didn't go, maybe they want you to have an opportunity that they didn't have.

I am very glad that I went to college. A whole new world of ideas and experiences opened up for me. I never would have had these experiences if I had stayed in my hometown and worked at the family business, even though I would have made a lot of money. I loved college so much that I decided to pursue a career in higher education.

Answer 3

It depends on how you made the $200,000. If you can maintain that income, it sounds like you're good to drop out. College is not required to make a good living (though it helps in the majority of cases).

I got a full-time job when I was a freshman in college, doing something in my field of study (though not really what I wanted). I was able to show what I could do, and eventually had my salary more than doubled as I moved into a position that would normally have gone only to a college grad. I've no current plans to go back at this point. If I wouldn't have gotten this position, I'd probably still be going to school, so it really depends on you and your situation. The bottom line is that there can be if's, and's, maybe even some but's when it comes to finishing college.

Remember, Bill Gates never finished college...

Answer 4

If you're really making six figures, why do your parents have so much say in what you do?

Stay in college. It took me five years to get a four-year degree because I was a single mother raising a son, commuting two hours a day from my home to the university, and working three jobs.

If I can do it, you can do it. Think how proud you'll be when you finish it. Find something you love and study that. Money isn't everything-- there's something to be said for wisdom and knowledge.

Just think-- if you make that much money, you can EASILY afford the privilege of a college education! Many, many people would kill for the chance to be able to afford college.

Answer 5

I say keep going! I love going to school and wouldn't mind being there for 7 more years, if it's worth it in the end.
These days you can't really good a good job unless you have a degree.
You sure you're not exaggerating that 200,000 yearly? ;]

Answer 6

If you are making that kind of money you should take some finance courses so you know how best to invest it !

Not to mention that perhaps you be able to learn stuff to raise your income even higher.

I would say keep at it; it is very hard to go back once you have quit. But you might consider cutting back to 2 courses.

Answer 7

even if it's hard and tottaly killing u whatever u do don't drop out u can have money and power in this world but it's not gonna do u any good without a brain and some knoledge.stay in school if ur struggling in a subject then get a tutor or ask the teacher for sum advice trust me STAY IN COLLEGE.

Answer 8

first dude , think of all the famous sports dudes that retired and had no money if they had really studied in school they would have been secure in their old age ,, and folkes trust a guy to do work for them more if he has a sheepskin so theres the facts as i see them i wish i had went and became a teacher not for financial security for the job itself i can think of other professions to help the world but to bring light to someones mind and fight ignorance would be the best i think but because i dont have a sheepskin i cant do it i do scut work and am living hard

Answer 9

If you are able to continue making good money like that I say go for it and leave school. If not then in the long run it would be better to stay in college. Do what your heart tells you.

Good Fortune :)

Answer 10

Dont drop out take it from someone who regrets it 10 years later just cuz they thought the same thing and were making good money

Answer 11

Going to college will offer greater rewards than you could achieve without it. Also, $200,000 won't last to long as you aspire and move on in life.