College
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Still might be the best years of my life!
Madri-Gal
Child Of The Revolution
I don't remember why, but high school seemed like a waste of time, so I skipped it and started college at 15. It was a fun four years, and I've never regretted it. I periodically go back, just to study subjects that interest me. I've never gone to class high, but I would depending on the subject. I wouldn't for microbiology, but would for horticulture, for example.
Some legit bright minds in this thread!
You are a genius! I love seeing such intelligent highly educated on this forum... sure shatters many stigmas!
Diggy Smalls
Notorious
That's great that you are sticking with it! I too have had my doubts after years of believing lies that I want smart enough for school.
This is my 3rd semester, and my GPA continually rises. I started out with a 3.7 and it is just going up. I'm on the Dean's list and the president's list, who knew there were two lists like that? I am always helping others students and I'm treated as a teachers aid in my major.
I started a placement this semester and after 1 day if with they wanted to hire me in despite my chaotic schedule. They are basically paying me to do my capstone class, which I am doing 1 semester early.
I'm doing pretty well, but I've also started going to therapy and I also started a mild anything depressant. I'm taking care of myself, because I noticed I was excelling at college but failing everything else in my life lol.
My life is improving and I'm expecting a 4.0 GPA this semester.
I still vape a ton when I do school work, but I've transitioned to high CBD, low THC buds.
Farid
Well-Known Member
People who attend college at an older age having doubt in themselves is something I've seen in many of my classmates, since the program I am in is designed for working adults. I'm one of the youngest in my program, and I'm a 26 y/o senior.
The sad thing is these older students are often the top of the class, yet their doubt persists. Their experience working pays off, and often their work is even paying for their classes, but doubt persists. It's even more pronounced in people who don't get the chance to attend school at all. A friend of mine, for instance, is an asylum seeker from Egypt, who works as a software engineer despite never having attended college. He's brilliant, but he still doubts his abilities compared to his college educated colleagues.
Personally, I experienced doubt in the system more than in my own abilities. I started college out of highschool majoring in plant biology. I picked biology with no real career plans, or any understanding of the implications of going into debt for an education. I really just picked based on the university, and the program was an afterthought.
After one year I began to doubt the value in a biology degree. I had no plans to go to medical school, and the thought of graduating with tens of thousands of dollars of debt and limited job prospects was terrifying.
It took me some time to choose to switch to mechanical engineering at a much less expensive (and more reputable, albeit less "fun") State university. While it was hard to give up the fun of the "college experience", I am so glad I did so. Since I've avoided the debt I otherwise would have accrued, I've had the luxury of searching for jobs which are personally fulfilling instead of going for the first opportunity that pays my debt. I've noticed my friends who have built up debt from school are much less positive about life, their careers, and the future. Seeing this has made me more thoughtful in all of life's important decisions, from where/how I live to who I spend time with.
I will say, there is a serious problem with guidance councilors encouraging all students to attend college versus working or going into a trade. 18 year olds generally have no clue what they want to do with their lives, and lack the foresight to make sound financial decisions. To encourage these students to attend expensive, often private institutions is not only irresponsible, it has the potential to ruin lives. We build up college as the be all and end all of success, when in reality it is so often just 4 years(or 5 year at many schools) of being babysat.
The sad thing is these older students are often the top of the class, yet their doubt persists. Their experience working pays off, and often their work is even paying for their classes, but doubt persists. It's even more pronounced in people who don't get the chance to attend school at all. A friend of mine, for instance, is an asylum seeker from Egypt, who works as a software engineer despite never having attended college. He's brilliant, but he still doubts his abilities compared to his college educated colleagues.
Personally, I experienced doubt in the system more than in my own abilities. I started college out of highschool majoring in plant biology. I picked biology with no real career plans, or any understanding of the implications of going into debt for an education. I really just picked based on the university, and the program was an afterthought.
After one year I began to doubt the value in a biology degree. I had no plans to go to medical school, and the thought of graduating with tens of thousands of dollars of debt and limited job prospects was terrifying.
It took me some time to choose to switch to mechanical engineering at a much less expensive (and more reputable, albeit less "fun") State university. While it was hard to give up the fun of the "college experience", I am so glad I did so. Since I've avoided the debt I otherwise would have accrued, I've had the luxury of searching for jobs which are personally fulfilling instead of going for the first opportunity that pays my debt. I've noticed my friends who have built up debt from school are much less positive about life, their careers, and the future. Seeing this has made me more thoughtful in all of life's important decisions, from where/how I live to who I spend time with.
I will say, there is a serious problem with guidance councilors encouraging all students to attend college versus working or going into a trade. 18 year olds generally have no clue what they want to do with their lives, and lack the foresight to make sound financial decisions. To encourage these students to attend expensive, often private institutions is not only irresponsible, it has the potential to ruin lives. We build up college as the be all and end all of success, when in reality it is so often just 4 years(or 5 year at many schools) of being babysat.
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His_Highness
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
My first child was born just before my last semester in my senior year of collage when I was about 25. I was doing part-time work study at the college as an adult education counselor and had a full time job working from midnight to 8am doing computer operations. Classes were during the day. My wife worked full-time at a bank during the day and my mother-in-law took ill and couldn't watch the baby anymore so I started taking my daughter to classes. Had her strapped to my chest in one of those carriers.
None of my professor's/teachers were happy about it because they knew there would be a little less attention paid to them but I was lucky because she was such a good baby and never made a fuss during a class. If I had to present something during a class I had plenty of people who wanted to hold her till I was done. I'm pretty sure I got some pity points from the teachers.
Some of my male friends noticed that the baby was a chick magnet and would beg to watch her or just hold her long enough to get a few phone numbers or conversations started. I still get a chuckle over how they would argue with each other over who watched her last on those rare occasions when I'd need a pair of hands. I was in the school of finance lobby studying for a final and "Gary" was sitting next to me with the baby when a nice looking young lady did the usual "awe, she's adorable, is she yours?" Gary responded with "naw, I'm watching her for a buddy so he can take a final. I'm her godfather and I just love her to pieces." She then gushed over Gary being such a good person and friend. Worked damn near every time.....Gary wasn't her godfather.
None of my professor's/teachers were happy about it because they knew there would be a little less attention paid to them but I was lucky because she was such a good baby and never made a fuss during a class. If I had to present something during a class I had plenty of people who wanted to hold her till I was done. I'm pretty sure I got some pity points from the teachers.
Some of my male friends noticed that the baby was a chick magnet and would beg to watch her or just hold her long enough to get a few phone numbers or conversations started. I still get a chuckle over how they would argue with each other over who watched her last on those rare occasions when I'd need a pair of hands. I was in the school of finance lobby studying for a final and "Gary" was sitting next to me with the baby when a nice looking young lady did the usual "awe, she's adorable, is she yours?" Gary responded with "naw, I'm watching her for a buddy so he can take a final. I'm her godfather and I just love her to pieces." She then gushed over Gary being such a good person and friend. Worked damn near every time.....Gary wasn't her godfather.
grampa_herb
Epstein didn't kill himself
I liked reading and biology. In no time at all I was bored stiff in those classes cuz of the one size fits all pace.
Pistol Pete
Well-Known Member
When I went to college in the mid 80's, I majored in buzzbee frisbee. It's a frisbee with a hole in the middle with a football shaped pipe in the hole. I still have one, lol. My minors were COCAINE, Heavy Metal and hackysack. The good old 80"s. Needless to say I never finished sophomore year. 
Diggy Smalls
Notorious
Last semester is half way over and I'm graduating soon with highest honors. I think it helps that I'm working part time while doing school and that I know exactly what I want from school.
Madri-Gal
Child Of The Revolution
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. I wish you luck in your final semester, and every success in your endeavors thereafter.
My college experience was very similar to @Pistol Pete, minus the COCAINE. We used to go in to Charlotte and sell our blood for beer money. Thats where I learned that MJ has a tendency to lower your body temp. Every time our stoned selves showed up to donate, the nurse would call us out for smoking weed. She could tell because we all would have >97 degree body temp. What a tremendous waste of money, functioning liver cells, and knowledge of the Greek alphabet. Massive respect to those who used the opportunity to further their future. I bombed out after Freshman year. Good Times indeed......
Diggy Smalls
Notorious
Oh yeah. This old man got hired as a teacher assistant to start the day after my last day of finals, then I'm promoted to a teacher in January. Moving on up lol
I laugh because teachers don't make much money. My TA position makes 10 cents less than my substitute position minus the benefits. I do it cause I love it and I'm fucking good at it. Kids cheer my name. Or at least the name I give them hahaha
Ok, bye-bye college. Maybe I'll see ya again sometime. I did all my best homework blazed up.
I laugh because teachers don't make much money. My TA position makes 10 cents less than my substitute position minus the benefits. I do it cause I love it and I'm fucking good at it. Kids cheer my name. Or at least the name I give them hahaha
Ok, bye-bye college. Maybe I'll see ya again sometime. I did all my best homework blazed up.
Diggy Smalls
Notorious
Alright! I'm not sharing this to everyone, but I did just graduate with a 3.857 overall. Not bad for someone they said shouldn't waste their time with college. That chapter is done and I start a new position tomorrow. And I am a candidate for a promotion already. This is where I interned while in college for the last two semesters. So they know my work pretty well. They hired me on my second day of internship as a part-time employee, working with my school schedule. I love the place. Anyway. I don't like to brag to my friends. But for some reason, this feels okay. Haha
Congratulations! May you have smooth sailing on the River of Life.
His_Highness
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Diggy Smalls
Notorious
Hell yeahCONGRATS Diggy! Way to represent and stomp on the stoner stereotype!