Tell me your stories about/examples of people that either started college later in life (after 21) or returned to college after dropping out, and went on to become famous or wildly successful (or both!) in academia or their chosen careers.
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Feb 27, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm going to college! (fo' realz this time, yo). So, what should I study?
(or,
How do I learn to stop worrying I won't get to do everything and love just one subject?)
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Feb 9, 2012 -
19 answers
What are my options for resuming my undergraduate education? Somewhat longwinded special snowflake details inside.
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posted by panthera
on Jan 29, 2012 -
10 answers
When do you give up pursuing a degree? I have been attending art college since 2003 and I'm at the point of questioning my desire to get a BFA (special snowflake details inside)
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posted by Calzephyr
on Oct 23, 2011 -
27 answers
Should I drop out of Engineering and change my major? I have Really bad transcript.
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posted by Parh6512
on Oct 19, 2011 -
18 answers
After years of mulling about, I've come to realize that I want to to go to university and gain a proper liberal arts education. For the first time in what feels like eons, I feel enthusiastic and motivated. Trouble is, my first attempt at doing so was three years ago and under much different and more trying circumstances. It seems that the consequences of my halfhearted younger self have severely damaged my future possibilities. What can this 21-year-old do to demonstrate his new-found ardor for all pursuits academic?
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posted by shoebox
on Oct 5, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm a 21 year old college sophomore who's as independent as a fourteen year old. I'm thinking about rectifying this by dropping out and taking up a trade or technical degree, then going back once I'm established.
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posted by Pericardium
on Jul 15, 2011 -
39 answers
I've failed college and I don't feel like returning, at all. In fact, every single day I stay here seems like a waste. So, I might as well do what I was planning on graduation: Get as far away as possible and start over. Question is, where?
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posted by shoebox
on Jul 12, 2011 -
31 answers
I dropped out of college with one class to go. How do I go about taking that one class four years later?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
11 answers
What are the drawbacks to taking time off of school? On the other hand, have you had a positive experience taking an unconventional route to education?
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posted by karminai
on Dec 3, 2010 -
31 answers
How to get the dropout back to college? How to repair relationships broken over the dropout? What is more important for a parent: to see that your son finished college or to have relationship?
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posted by anonymous111
on Jun 27, 2010 -
36 answers
I blew $20,000 of my parents' money in a decision that I've admitted to them was the most unforgivable, shameful thing I've ever done. How do I make this right?
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posted by gacxllr9
on Jun 11, 2010 -
88 answers
I've achieved the passion and motivation to go to college that I never had when I was actually attending, so now, at 24, I want to go back. But my post-high school academic career is just miserable. What's the best route for me to return to a good college without breaking the bank?
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posted by schroedinger
on Jan 8, 2010 -
2 answers
Do I need a college degree? I have no trouble finding work, make good money, and love what I do.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 9, 2009 -
67 answers
Lost my current life and all of my friends: how can I let go and move forward?
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posted by Hina
on Mar 7, 2009 -
31 answers
I want to drop out of college because I'm unhappy with it. I don't think I really absolutely need a degree to do what I want. My goal is to work in a computer/network security or general (*nix) sysadmin position. Help me form a plan to a happy and successful life without a degree.
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posted by crypticgeek
on Dec 25, 2007 -
56 answers
I am a new college dropout. The whole incident behind it came as a total shock. I've messed up, I'm lost, and I'm not sure what to do. Naturally, there's a lot more inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 4, 2007 -
45 answers
What percentage of students who take a "break" from college end up returning? For example, say someone plans to take a year off to work. How often do people actually return to college after that?
posted by punishinglemur
on Mar 5, 2006 -
24 answers
