Question:
Why did you decide to drop out of college?
I'm researching why people have decided to drop out of college. This can include any number of reasons. Please only talk about your own experiences and not why you think someone would make this decision. Feel free to express yourself honestly as no one knows who you are. Include things you feel comfortable to include. I'm curious as to how long ago you were in college, why you decided to leave, what events in life contributed to this, what does the actual degree represent to you, do you think by not having a degree that you do not have those attributes, is education important and why, how have you educated yourself without a degree, have you ever felt you've been held back in a job because someone had a degree and you didn't? Would/have you considered going back to school and why or why not? Also how would you generally describe yourself in terms of attitute and willingness to try new things? Something fun too like what are your favorite jeans. I really appreciate your help and honesty
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Hey Research Boy,
I did my Graduate degree. But when I went for my Masters Degree, I was older, and out of great study habits, and making good money. So, I felt that the Forced direction of a Masters Degree would not take me to any place I could not go on my own, learning wise. It would be more study of stuff that I would not use, until I find something that I really want to focus on. I guess I cannot decide what I want to focus on. Genealogy, Business, Art, Computers, so much to learn.
So, I am a sponge, I learn from my answers I give here, and I learn at work, constantly. I have professional certifications, and many classes for Business leaders, etc.
While employers were not so happy to hire non-degreed people, I found that working toward it could count in some cases. So, you don't actually have to have it. I know truck drivers that make way better than average wages, so you do not have to have a degree. But, I want to use my brain, not my braun. I eventually decided to knuckle down, and get my credits together at one school. Best I could do was a General Studies degree, even though I had more than enough math, CS, and engineering to have any one of those as a major - I did not take them at one school - speaks to the inadequate college system. The emphasis is not on the Students increase in knowledge, but more on their own school's survival. Just the way it is.
My Education is a conglomeration of military, and then colleges near to where I worked, which changed frequently. So, going back to school formally, no I don't think so. I try new things all the time.
I wear no shoes, and if I have to, it is flip-flops - unless I have a business meeting. (something fun).