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| Why I shouldnt quit college after this semester. Im so far in debt with 8 classes to go. I have made a 64 on both my finance tests so far. I want to quit. I can tell you HOW to get the answer but when it comes to the test I choke. Damn stroke 2 years ago took away my ability to test and I dont know how to get it back. |
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 Miss Laundry Misshap
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| If you only have 8 classes to go, you've spent way too much to quit now.
Quit treating the test like it's something different. It's just a piece of paper that has the same problems on it that you've practiced. It's a celebration of knowledge, proving what you've learned.
Ask if you could go over the tests verbally with the instructor at a pre-determined time. Ask if you can take the tests in a quiet spot where you can talk to yourself so you can talk your way through the answers. All colleges have the disabilities act and if you can prove that you are different after your stroke, they should be able to accommodate you. |
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Location: NM...the Land of Manana | Ditto to the above. You are way to close to give up now, you can do it!!! |
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Location: North Dakota | Just remember, there's always someone who has it worse than you.
Debt? I was pretty fortunate with scholarships going through undergrad and graduate school, but one of my best friends was $250,000 in debt when it was all said and done (8 years of school). To top it off, her husband got the same degree. So their combined debt was half a million. And they are expecting baby #1 this year.
You just have to budget and make it work.
Test taking? I was also fortunate to be a good test taker. Another one of my good friends was not. And she's a math teacher. She tried for 4 years to pass her board exam and get her license. She didn't give up and she finally got it.
So why give up now? You only have 8 classes to go. Debt can always be paid back.
Talk to you teachers. Tell them any limitations a stroke may be creating for you, so they can fill any special needs with test taking.
You've just hit a low spot. Don't give up now or you'll regret it. There's only one way to go, and that's UP.
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I just read the headlines
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| Aw, sweetie don't quit now! You obviously have great drive and determination to overcome what you have. Talk to your professor and if you need to, the department head. You can do this! You should be proud of what you have accomplished so far. Don't let your future self down by quitting now. |
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Location: N Texas | Chances are you'll regret it if you don't. Even if you choose a career that is not related to your major, when applying for jobs, a person with a degree typically has an advantage over someone who doesn't. Let's say two people apply for a position and have identical work histories. One has a degree and the other doesn't...who do you think will get the position?
You've already come this far, don't quit now!
My husband never even finished his associates degree. He was like one or two classes short. Yes, ONE OR TWO and he never finished. I know it's only an associates degree, but at least it's SOMETHING. I want to ring his neck for not sticking it out. |
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Location: Southwest Minnesota | I would encourage you to not give up. You have overcome a great deal just to get where you are, it would be a shame to not finish. If you have an advisor at school that can help you get the help you need, try that.  |
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Location: lone star state | Can you get a good paying job without the degree? I have never once used my degree agriculture/biology) and spent 10 years paying for it. I have made more money without it so if I had it to do over again I wouldn't have wasted my money... |
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Location: Moving soon..... | I can tell you that there are more companies that will not hire without a degree and most of the time it doesn't matter what your degree is in. Don't quit with only 8 hours.
I tried for a year to find my husband a good job and he is a Master Electrician and still has his contractor's license. He has been an electrician for over 45 years and he now has a great job that didn't require the degree, but because he is a Master Electrician that is all they wanted.
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| Your education is yours, no one can take it away from you.
8 classes is nothing as far as you have came and what you have over come.
I too am a horrible test taker, so I would focus on making good grades on assignments and doing any and all extra credit assignments if available.
I work for a company that will not hire anyone without a 4 year degree and this includes entry level positions such as receptionist and administrative assistants.
I started as receptionist with no degree, but went to school and good my degree, went from clerk to accountant. No regrets. Hang in there, it will be worth it. |
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| I can tell you where you'll be if you quit, working twice as hard at a job making half the money and you'll still have to pay back the debt. You can do it.
A very good friend of mine started college in her 40's, she wanted to go to vet school but was afraid to because she would be 50 when she graduated. I told her, you'll be 50 anyway, go. She got her vet license, it was NOT easy, she had a lot of people, her husband included, telling her she would never make it, quit now. It was difficult but she did it and so can you.
Good luck! |
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 Not Afraid to Work
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| I agree, dont quit now. You're so close.
As for the testing, find a method that works for you when studying. Some use flashcards, some read things over and over, some write it out over and over and slowly eliminate material. I am not a good tester and both flashcards and writing helped me retain it.
Chin up. |
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Extreme Veteran
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| Thanks yall! I was so frustrated yesterday. I have tried to talk to this particular professor and he blew me off as yeah right, you didnt have a stroke. I went and talked to the department head and he was more interested in the plant I worked for than in helping me. As soon as I got up to leave he was calling someone about trying to get a job at the plant I work at. So I feel like I am beating my head against a wall!!!!!!!!! |
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Miss Laundry Misshap
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| I would go to human resources. Sometimes the professors need a reminder that their students are people too and need to be treated as such. |
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| I MADE him go over the review and he told me grumpily that he wanted to get lunch. I told him I WANTED to pass his class and I was paying him so he was going to answer my questions.
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I just read the headlines
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Location: North Dakota | Don't quite now! Some professors are jerks (apply whatever swear word here you want) BUT, be aware, with your stroke, you have every right to test differently than other students, even in college! You need to be tested and you will most likely need the assistance you require, whether it is more time, secluded testing area etc. |
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 Ima Fickle Fan
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Location: Texas | Quitting now will only leave you with a lot of debt and no degree. It's easier to pay off the debt when you have something to show for it instead of an "I quit" and your trophy is the debt.
I also had a stroke and it has affected me in a few ways. I would take the paperwork stating such to your testing center on campus. I don't know which department it is, but every college has to work with students who have disabilities, illnesses, etc. The testing center will either allow you more time, do it audio, etc.
Also, I work at a university and faculty are funny. Before you drop by a professor, set up an appointment. If you showed up in my office at 11:50 and I had 30 minutes for lunch before my next class, I wouldn't be overly helpful either. Make an appointment with them so they know you are coming and they aren't trying to rush somewhere else. And the department head isn't going to get involved unless it's serious. Oh, and contrary to popular belief, universities don't pay all that great. So him wanting to know about jobs isn't all surprising.
If I were you, I would meet with the student disabilities office (or something similar to it). Get the stroke information documented and submitted so that you can take tests in the way you need to.
Good luck. Don't quit now. You'll regret it if you do.
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| I didnt just show up. This was after class when he asked if anyone had any questions. I did. So I stayed and asked. |
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