I first went to college after high school, and I got a 4.0 in keggers and a 1.4 in academics. I ended up dropping out, but I went back 3 years ago, and I graduated Summa *** Laude and with President's Honors just this past Saturday! I have a 4.0 overall, and I am now a certified teacher.
I don't recommend not taking college seriously, but if you struggle or...worse case...get kicked out, make sure you go back at some point. I appreciated my education much more at the age of 28 than I did at 18, and it is better late than never.
Good luck to you!!!!!!
2007-12-18 11:08:48
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answered by amyo4190 2
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FOCUS...it's a lot more fun to have fun after you graduate and get a job. You'll have your own place, have more money, etc.
If you screw up before you graduate, you'll have a crappy job, no money, and not much fun for the rest of your life. Ugh.
I earned a BS in Nutrition, then went on for a master's in nutrition. I became a nutritionist / registered dietitian. Everything worked out great. Now I'm pregnant and not working, but I was able to meet and marry a great guy who makes a great living, and we're not worried about finances, even though a baby is on the way because WE BOTH WORKED HARD IN COLLEGE.
I do have friends that had more fun in college, but they're losers now (I know that sounds mean, but I have to be honest about this topic).
Good luck to you! Be wise!
2007-12-18 11:10:38
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answered by J B 3
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I was focused in college. I was paying for it!! I couldn't afford to fail a class! I'm glad I didn't goof off and party like some people because I would not have made it as far as I did now. It pays off in the end. Don't get me wrong I went to a party or two but my work was all done first.
2007-12-18 11:08:00
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answered by Worldtraveler 4
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Focus of course. Why would I waste my hard earned money to party? I'm still in college, will graduate in May and I will be a teacher in August so I think things will be better than expected.
2007-12-18 11:06:05
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answered by saylersmom03 2
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Mostly I worked. I didn't really focus on the schoolwork, I just wanted my degree. I got decent grades, mostly A's and B's. After college, all my experience resulted in a good job working for a legislator and then in the field of tax law. My degree's in Finance and I use the stuff I learned on the job, but not much of what I learned in school, it's just a piece of paper that a lot of jobs want you to have. I think if my experience and degree were more closely related that would have been better. It took me about 6 months to find a good "after college" sort of job and those were 6 very frustrating months. But it all worked out okay I guess.
2007-12-18 11:08:52
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answered by Anonymous
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I didn't really party but I did focus more at certain points in my college career. I "dropped out" twice because I was trying to follow a dream that may not come true.
2007-12-18 11:17:50
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answered by Anonymous
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I did both. I partied and had a great time, but I focused, too, and got a co-op job that got me hired after I graduated. Believe it or not, with moderation on the party part, a student can do both. Good luck, sweetie. Spread the word!
2007-12-18 11:08:42
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answered by rb29440 4
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I focused, just because I had nothing better to do...I dont like going to parties. I'm doing fine at the moment. Not as good as I wanted, but not bad either.
2007-12-18 11:06:42
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answered by fireqqueen 2
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Partied. I focused around mid-term and finals. I'm lucky though, I test really well. I work for the government as an engineer now.
2007-12-18 11:06:40
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answered by Steve is cool 5
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Think about it if you study in college it helps you for the rest of your life. If you party it will be there for a short time! Do your studies 1st and then you P.A.R.T.Y
2007-12-18 11:06:34
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answered by Anonymous
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