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How long is too long to be an undergrad? + opinions
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:51 pm
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:51 pm
I'm one year out of high school and a year behind most people my grade (only have one semester of credits done). Even though I had guaranteed acceptance to LSU, Ole Miss and some other SEC schools I decided to stay in Texas at a community college to try to go to transfer in at UT or TCU or SMU.
I stopped going to class near the end of the year because I got a pretty decent job and I was feeling burned out on school but I've started to regret not finishing and would like to go back. I've dug myself in a hole with my shite GPA but if I can get some semesters of straight A's I should be OK. Anyways, I'm a little conflicted on what I should do.
So how long is too long to be an undergrad and what should I do?
a) stay at community college until I can get into UT (may not graduate until 2022 if I go this route)
b) or, if I have to, settle for SMU or TCU (I can probably graduate in 2021)
c) transfer to LSU or Ole Miss or whatever other SEC school I get into (I may be able to graduate only a semester late if I go this route, but worst case 2021) and I could always try to transfer to UT later on assuming I get good grades while at that school.
d) I'm over thinking it and it doesn't matter where I go or how long I'm an undergrad for
I stopped going to class near the end of the year because I got a pretty decent job and I was feeling burned out on school but I've started to regret not finishing and would like to go back. I've dug myself in a hole with my shite GPA but if I can get some semesters of straight A's I should be OK. Anyways, I'm a little conflicted on what I should do.
So how long is too long to be an undergrad and what should I do?
a) stay at community college until I can get into UT (may not graduate until 2022 if I go this route)
b) or, if I have to, settle for SMU or TCU (I can probably graduate in 2021)
c) transfer to LSU or Ole Miss or whatever other SEC school I get into (I may be able to graduate only a semester late if I go this route, but worst case 2021) and I could always try to transfer to UT later on assuming I get good grades while at that school.
d) I'm over thinking it and it doesn't matter where I go or how long I'm an undergrad for
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Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:54 pm to Collegedropout
D) I graduated at the age of 26. I took a couple of years off, went to a community college then enrolled back at Arkansas to finish. I am doing just as well if not better than most of my friends that finished in 4 years.
Everyone's path is different. Don't worry about how long is too long. Put your head down and get it done.
Everyone's path is different. Don't worry about how long is too long. Put your head down and get it done.
This post was edited on 10/15/17 at 11:57 pm
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:55 pm to Collegedropout
No one cares.
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:55 pm to BayouBandit24
It's a good thing that wasn't my question.
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:55 pm to Collegedropout
It took me 7 years. I took fall off twice to bartend and not worry about grades, and a spring off when my parents got divorced and again when my dad got cancer.
shite happens. A degree is better than no degree.
shite happens. A degree is better than no degree.
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:56 pm to Collegedropout
Do what you feel is right man. There really isn't a definitive timeline on what is considered "too long" to be an undergrad. Life happens whether you have a kid so you do the responsible thing and get a good job or you just figure college isn't for you so you decide to work instead.
I know people from all walks of life who decided to go to college, from people fresh out of high school, to forty, fifty+ year old folks. It is always a good thing to pursue higher education but do it at a pace that is comfortable for you that way you don't get burned out. Find the balance.
I know people from all walks of life who decided to go to college, from people fresh out of high school, to forty, fifty+ year old folks. It is always a good thing to pursue higher education but do it at a pace that is comfortable for you that way you don't get burned out. Find the balance.
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:58 pm to Collegedropout
Maybe 10 years?
You'll be working for close to 40 years, so what's an extra few years of college to make sure you get a better job?
You'll be working for close to 40 years, so what's an extra few years of college to make sure you get a better job?
Posted on 10/15/17 at 11:59 pm to Collegedropout
I went back to school at 31. It was hard to get back into the groove, but the hardest part is that I’ve lived in the real world, paid taxes, paid a mortgage, dealt with real bosses (good and bad) and real employees (good and bad) ... this makes putting up with all of the ivory tower bullshite frustrating.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:06 am to Collegedropout
What are you planning to major in? That's way more important than where you go.
(but don't go to Ole Miss)
(but don't go to Ole Miss)
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:08 am to Collegedropout
Join the military. You can finally grow up and quit being a child. Then when you go back to school, it'll be free and you'll make straight A's because you're no longer a loser.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:09 am to Signal Soldier
quote:
Join the military.
Ol' baw would probably have to commit perjury on the SF86.
I very nearly did this earlier this year with OCS but I got cold balls and didn't want to spend time in Ft. Leavenworth.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:11 am to Collegedropout
Just fricking go away. I can't stand you.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:13 am to Collegedropout
Age doesn't matter, just make sure to get a degree that's gonna be useful.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:14 am to HempHead
If I go to an SEC/out of state school, probably business-finance, econ, or history, if I go to a Texas school, probably history, econ, or geology.
This post was edited on 10/16/17 at 12:17 am
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:15 am to Collegedropout
i finished in 7 years and took two off
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:17 am to Collegedropout
Realistically, do you think you can go from failing out of school to multiple semesters of straight A's and getting into UT?
I'll answer that. No.
I'll answer that. No.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:18 am to Collegedropout
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SEC/out of state school, probably business-finance, econ, or history,
quote:
if I go to a Texas school, probably history, econ, or geology.
So they are the same except business-finance/geology.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:18 am to Forkbeard3777
I thought you were moving to Colorado
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:18 am to Collegedropout
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If I go to an SEC/out of state school, probably business or history, if I go to a Texas school, probably history, econ, or geology.
I don't know your familial background, but I would strongly advise against history or econ if you don't have some padding from your folks, and especially history, unless you are planning for a professional degree or an academic route.
Business - but specifically MIS, accounting, finance, or logistics/supply chain/operations - is going to be your best bet for prospects, IMO.
That said, going to the CC is a really solid choice for those first 60-65 hours. You can crush the classes and transfer with a good GPA, and no one cares that you took English 101 at some local school. You'll save money and mature rather than going balls to the wall with freedom.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:21 am to Collegedropout
My opinion is invalid. I'll ask one of my interns and get back to you.
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