Am seriously considering going to college. Yes, it may be hard, but it may darn well be worth it at this point. Both my children are teenagers and my youngest will graduate high school in a couple of years, so....this seemed to be like something worth trying. Anyone else going through this?

I have tried to get into college several times and now owe 600 dollars from having to drop out to take care of my now ex-wife. I hope to be able to star back up this January in order to get a degree in criminal justice.

Just do it!

It will be fun and you will meet lots of new people. Just take it slow at first to get back in the swing of things.

Don't consider it, do it. I'm 44 years old and have 1 1/2 years left for my degree in Criminal Justice Admninstration. Worked as a Paralegal for many years. I attended College with 8 children of 9 still at home. It was very hard. I have 5 girls at home still, but I am going back again next year.

I want to show my girls that I CAN do it too.

Im 35 with teen kids, I work and was going to start this quarter I hope I dont bite off more than I can chew.

By the way, going back to school 7 years ago, brought up my self-esteem and I was able to find the courage to get out of a very physically abusive marriage. Of course, didn't hurt that my guy friends in school were FBI, Sheriffs and Police officers!

seriously; go for it.
I have plenty of ladies with grown children and careers in my classes. It's always important to follow your dreams.

Daniel:

That's great!! If I didn't have kids, I might have considered that field, but I'm hoping to do Paralegal. My background is in secretarial work, which may help me in the long run. Never quit trying! :) You're a good man for helping your ex too.

Absolutely!!!! If you have the desire ... just do it!!! It will open you up in ways you don't expect...

There is always a little apprehension when you have been away from school for a long time ... but it quickly dissipates and you find your rhythm in no time!

You go girl!!!!

blancalatina:

Good for you!! You're right. Sometimes we can get encouragement from our different choices that we make, such as schooling and talking to people there. And I really congratulate you on leaving a bad relationship. I've actually done a little public speaking to a couple of college classes about domestic violence.

Holy cow Blanca ... I didn't realize that was you ...

Dang girl whatchoo been putting in your water?

Thank you everyone...so very much, for the encouragement!! It's a bit scary, and overwhelming. But, when I looked at the book and saw the classes that need to be taken, I thought...cool!! Ages ago (when I was going to graduate high school), I'd wanted to be a criminal prosecutor. (I bet I won't get any dates from this site after men read that comment. LOL) Anyway, if I do well in school, and get this degree, I may go on and see about law school. If I can't have a relationship, I darn well am going to have a life.

Well she wasnt ex, at the time, and although I have tried to help her since then, I am through doing so cause all she ever does is spurn the help I give. And the arse she is with right now is doing everything he can to contorl her and live off of her and her pension it isnt funny. There's nothing I can do now except pray she grows up and gets out of his reach and influence (he caused her to go through 27 thusand dollars in less than a month).
I am intending criinal justice so I can get licensed as a detective. Start out with the police then go private, opening my own company and spreading out into security which is my primary background now.

I have a 15 yr old daughter and just went back to school in August and this has been the best decision I have made for myself in a long time. I say go for it, you have nothing to lose.

Sorry Eve, but I DO have to contradict yuo on that one, lol...

You have sleep and spare time to lose

daniel48706:

Sorry that you're going through so much with your ex. Maybe time will change her? It sounds like you have a great plan in place, too.

Romantic Soul,
Go for it, girl! that college degree will help you in the long run.its worth it...
Good Luck & best wishes

Is that because most of the men on this site are wanted? Or because you think men can't deal with a women in that sort of field? If it's the latter, I don't think it'll hurt your chances with the fellas. Do this for you, dont avoid it because of the 'what ifs'...

You are so right blankpage, I agree completely. You should neverdo something as serious as going back to college for anybody but yourself. After all in the end it is yourself you will have to live with garunteed.

I started a year and a half ago. It's a lot of work on top of my job and life in general, but I'm looking at the prize in the distance. I'm going for an associates degree in business management. It should help me move into management at work or someone else.
Good luck, and be ready to get even less sleep!