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I dropped out of high school after my dad passed away when I was 16 years old. I ended up getting my GED a year before my class graduated, but I've always regretted my decision.
I am now happy to say that I'm a college graduate. It's just my associate degree, but it's a start. I plan to go back this fall to continue my education.
Working full time and going to college hasn't been easy, but it's well worth it.
I don't think I've ever been this proud of myself before...I just had to share.
canibFrank
Congrats!! I went from college drop out to finishing my doctorate. Follow your dreams, unless they're sucky dreams, then don't.
emt37786
Another high school dropout right here.
cork2508
Have you graduated?
doogalleh
I did something similar. High school graduate to college drop out. Go me!
lilbabykendylbear
U give me inspiration, I also dropped out& got my ged but I always thought college wasn't an option. Thanks for the inspiration! @OP
DrMarioSThompson
Love seeing how many people are in our boat! Went from GED to three degrees, the sky is the limit my internet stranger friend :) keep it up!
kittenskittenskittens
Good for you, @OP!
Fu5iOn
I went from high school graduate to college dropout
Shooter14
Congrats!
zPapa
Why do these posts never include what OP is studying
vixysue8
Sorry didn't ever think about it. Business Management. However, I am thinking about choosing a different business focus, like human resource
BiteTheHandsThatThieve
Shit. I've still got a chance. Time to get cracking.
vixysue8
Never too late!
OPsMomzMySource
I'm proud of you
rchecka
Good job. Now you'll find a job you love instantly because that's how that whole thing works.
vixysue8
I kinda feel like you're lying to me, lol
NotSoMuch
Congrats! Way to do the thing!
rookie23
Great job, and good luck!
Clusterofmine
Did the same! Now I have my bachelors! So keep going!
aishamaria
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thebestaroundnobodieslapsmypokeballdown
Fuck yeah op. Remember that if you do it right once, you won't have to do it again. That motto got me through college.
emt37786
Good advice.
bassetcase
I used to think being a high school dropout with negatively define my life forever. I was so wrong. Just keep working hard!
bassetcase
And congrats on the associates degree! It's such a positive step forward.
meansweans
Don't listen to anyone's pre-made notions of a schedule. You do you. Keep it up!
HaloandQ
Great job! I'm so happy for you!
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ColAngus
Associates degree is a big accomplishment. Congrats! I'm working on mine now as I work full time.
vixysue8
Good luck to you. I know it's tough, but it's totally worth it.
Bibliotechina
I am so proud of all of you here who have turned your lives around for the better. Education allows you to make choices. Keep going!
vixysue8
Honestly, me too. There seem to be a lot of people with similar stories. I really appreciate everyone sharing.
binghams
What is OP studying?
vixysue8
Business Management. Though I'm leaning towards getting my bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
binghams
Cool cool, you should also check out supply chain management or MIS if you find either interesting!
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
Good job, @op. Did similar, I won't expand this is your thread, but in short I went from expelled from school to computing degree.
Mjrdrous
Basically did they as well. Ran through all 4 years of HS, picked up GED since wouldn't grad. Now have Bach of Sci in Comp Sci. Work in IT.
TaylorLately
I also did something similar, I was a high school graduate that ended up being a college drop out.
ThedarkPriestshaft
The are dozens of us! Good work op.
vixysue8
Thank you. Congrats on your success! It's always good to know that it's not too late to change the outcome of your life.
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pablodeluxe
Who knew the public education system is seriously flawed and underfunded? Guess that's why I have 2 college degrees and a GED.
vixysue8
People hear "GED" and automatically assume that you're not as smart as them bc they have a diploma. It took them 12 years
vixysue8
to earn that, I did it with 10. I applaud everyone who has their GED and is proving that it doesn't make them any less intelligent
pablodeluxe
I dropped out of high school when I was 16 cause I decided it was a huge waste of time. Immediately got a degree in radio and another BS CSE
LeumisRichardson
Nice feeling isn't it? I was homeless at 16 and did not finish HS. Now I have an engineering degree, a house and a decent paid-off car
vixysue8
That's awesome! Honestly, I think that struggling when I was younger has made me appreciate life so much more as an adult.
LeumisRichardson
It certainly gives a sense of perspective when someone is upset about something not going right for them at work.
ORSONK
If you don't mind me asking, how old when you went back to school? 25 doing 2nd year of core for Mechanical/Aerospace here.
LeumisRichardson
Coincidentally, I was 25. I struggled with it, took me a bit longer than most, but I graduated Chi Epsilon (National Civ. Eng. Honors Soc.)
ORSONK
Thanks! It's certainly not easy and this last two years is my first ever doing math. But congrats on CE honors!
LeumisRichardson
It's never too late to learn. Next time you see a homeless kid asking for change, realize he could be an Engineer some day. As will you.
BadPunsAplenty
Congrats! We get Bernie Sander's legislation through Congress, you might have a less expensive go at the rest. Seriously, awesome job.
vixysue8
Here's to hoping!
iJug27
So then he will pay for his education with the 80% of his pay taken out of his check for life?
Cheomesh
That was never, at any point, the plan.
BadPunsAplenty
Read the plan. Money comes from WallStreet fat cats.
vixysue8
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