college

[fc lovo]

I just started my second semester at a community college. The total came out to about $2,500. I paid for it through student loans-FASFA, and Pell Grants. I work 34 hours at my job and have classes for 24.5 hours a week. I got it pretty easy but I am also a U.S citizen attending school in the state/town I live in so i don't need to pay for housing and I don've have to pay as much as out of state-ers.

The hardest part for me is paying other bills I have, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone, rent, as of right now gas is a bill because my car isn't on the road. I also had to quit my second job cause I couldn't work two jobs around school. So 34 hours a week working at a min. wage job in retail is gonna be tough.

But it is what it is and I'm hoping when I get out, or before, ill have a job at CAT, or another dealership.

im preaty sure thats every ones dream to have a well paying carreer after all they strugels no matet where your from or what race you are, whats important is your welth and of thoes around you

[GeoffM]

my classes are 3.5K each

Ouch

were you a full time student?

For the most part, yes. More some reason I was lazy and didn't work while I was at community college, but waited till a University to get a job.

Btw, that was for my summer class. Right now the university hasn't decided how much the tuition is going to be, but it's estimated for the fall semester at $~5280

[fc lovo]

Ouch



For the most part, yes. More some reason I was lazy and didn't work while I was at community college, but waited till a University to get a job.

Btw, that was for my summer class. Right now the university hasn't decided how much the tuition is going to be, but it's estimated for the fall semester at $~5280

daing I don't think i'll make it in the university if i'm strugoling now

[GeoffM]

daing I don't think i'll make it in the university if i'm strugoling now

Set aside a good bit of time for studying. Math kicked my ass. I built in time to study with tutors.
This past semester I had to retake pre calc. I hate the thought of retaking any class, especially a math class. Keep that in your head. It should serve as some motivation.

Also, (and this is directly contrary to what I've said before) you might want to try giving yourself an edge. All throughout school I've been against ADD drugs like Adderall or Vyvanse. This past semester I took it the last 3 days of class.

Went from a 69% overall to pass with a 2.5 (B-).
Whatever my grade was on that exam, it had to be excellent.

[fc lovo]

Set aside a good bit of time for studying. Math kicked my ass. I built in time to study with tutors.
This past semester I had to retake pre calc. I hate the thought of retaking any class, especially a math class. Keep that in your head. It should serve as some motivation.

Also, (and this is directly contrary to what I've said before) you might want to try giving yourself an edge. All throughout school I've been against ADD drugs like Adderall or Vyvanse. This past semester I took it the last 3 days of class.

Went from a 69% overall to pass with a 2.5 (B-).
Whatever my grade was on that exam, it had to be excellent.

sounds like a good idea they say that sertain drugs in consentraited portions open your mind and you capture more whats around you

[fc lovo]

$300 a week. That's $1200 a month. A semester is what... 4 months long? So you make $4800 each semester. Cut your living costs as low as possible, and you'll be able to afford school. That, or find yourself a better job. $300 a week for a full time job means you're making minimum wage. You can do better than that being a waiter, pizza delivery driver, construction laborer, landscaper...


Instead of complaining about your situation, DO something about it!
Or just go to school part time, if you're not already, and take a little longer to finish. I got my BA when I was 25, and I went to school steadily since I was 18. It takes time, especially when you're poor... but you can do it if you're smart.

im working as a gardener its the same as landscaper iv been workin with my dad in that for almost 3 years now Its been longer but as full time its been 3 years Iv aplyed for jobs but they wont take me because I dont have a social number

[GeoffM]

sounds like a good idea they say that sertain drugs in consentraited portions open your mind and you capture more whats around you

Sounds more like LSD to me.

[deevergote]

You can get jobs under the table with no SSN.

I'm still trying to figure out how you even got into college with the way you type.

[fc lovo]

Sounds more like LSD to me.

wat's lsd

[fc lovo]

You can get jobs under the table with no SSN.

I'm still trying to figure out how you even got into college with the way you type.

I type/write diferent in school plus they dont ask for anything when you apply atleast not an esay or any kind of writing

[deevergote]

If you keep typing like a child here, you'll continue to be treated like one...

[fc lovo]

If you keep typing like a child here, you'll continue to be treated like one...

I have been trying to improve my writing skills, because I have read stuff that I have writen on paper and they do not make sence

[deevergote]

But you say you write differently in school... which to me is saying "I can type like a moron on here, because it doesn't matter." Quite frankly, that is insulting to those you're asking for help. You're talking to intelligent adults (at least, those are the ones that will be able to help you.) Show a little respect by typing clearly. It will do you a world of good. Get in the habit of typing clearly, and it will help you in "real life", not just on this forum. If I were a boss, or an admissions officer at a college, I sure as hell would skip right over your application if it was typed the way you type here. I know money is your problem, but once you're able to pay for college, your poor typing will be your next problem.

First thing, use Firefox as a browser. It will underline misspelled words in red for you.

[GeoffM]

First thing, use Firefox as a browser. It will underline misspelled words in red for you.

Then right click on said words. It will suggest the correct spelling for you.

Take your new correctly spelled word, and go here
http://dictionary.reference.com/

Figure out how it's spelled, and what it means. That'll help you the next time.

[fc lovo]

But you say you write differently in school... which to me is saying "I can type like a moron on here, because it doesn't matter." Quite frankly, that is insulting to those you're asking for help. You're talking to intelligent adults (at least, those are the ones that will be able to help you.) Show a little respect by typing clearly. It will do you a world of good. Get in the habit of typing clearly, and it will help you in "real life", not just on this forum. If I were a boss, or an admissions officer at a college, I sure as hell would skip right over your application if it was typed the way you type here. I know money is your problem, but once you're able to pay for college, your poor typing will be your next problem.

First thing, use Firefox as a browser. It will underline misspelled words in red for you.

Then right click on said words. It will suggest the correct spelling for you.

Take your new correctly spelled word, and go here
http://dictionary.reference.com/

Figure out how it's spelled, and what it means. That'll help you the next time.

thank you for the tip I do need to inprove, I got used to typing like that havent talked to any one my age or older for a while