Possibly going back to college? Seeking advice.?

Question:

I had a hard time in high school due to my relationship with my parents. ALL they cared about was my grades. First semester, A+’s, and then it was all downhill from there. My father was a Doctor and mother an RN. They pushed and pushed and pushed me, to no avail. I was an excellent clarinetist and was pushed to go to school for music, primarily because my grades fluctuated so. I dropped out after half of a semester. I had many things against me-my relationship with my parents worsened, I wasn’t allowed to change majors because of my music scholarship (even though my folks were loaded), I had problems with authority, and was in a deep depression. I left for the Navy and lived with constant feelings of guilt and regret for leaving my little sister with my parents. I got into alcohol and drugs. The Navy trained me to be a medic and my grades slipped at the end, as usual. I met my husband in the Navy and now we’re both out. He is very supportive of me going to school and we now live

Answer:
If you were able to get through life in the Navy, then you have what it takes for college. Most students do not find the course work of college challenging, in as much as the "balancing act" required to stay on course to getting the degree.

It also sounds like you have a lot more family support now then you did doing your first year, and a stable family situation will only help when you take on this challenge.

Based on the information you provided, I would advise you to pursue your dream of a degree in veterinary medicine.

Go for it, and look at the benefits.

Go for it, I was in the military from when I was 18 to 24. I did some school in there. Then when I got out I felt like I got a late start and didn't want to be in school. I went it was fun, and have a degree in electrical engineering now. So I would say go, you have the GI Bill, plus I know you are married but great place to meet people too

go for it. not having your parents pressuring you and trying to direct things for you will be a huge relief and make school a lot more enjoyable for you. you will probably regret later in life at some point for not trying to be something you want to be. why settle for less when you can be more.

I spent 12 years in the military and probably would have stayed in for another 12 years if I had not gotten injured. I got out of the military and floated around a couple of years trying to figure out what to do with my life. I decided to go back to college and it was the best decision I have ever made! I think I am enjoying college more now than if I went directly after graduating from high school.

Go for it. If you need to, keep working at the vet's office. It would help you in the long run because you would have the veterinarian(s) and other staff there to help you if you have any questions.

I'm not sure, but I would check to see If you were able to get any money for school from being in the Navy. I think that you get some kind of tuition assistance if you were in the service for at least 4 years.

While you are in school you can always talk to the college counselor and your academic adivisor about your concerns. I'm sure that they would be more than willing to help you out...especially if you upfront and honest about your past experiences.

Good luck!!

You should go for it.

If you haven't gotten your college degree by now, you will never. So you are just wasting your time and money by going back. It's time just to get on with your life and quit fooling yourself.

Possibly going back to college? Seeking advice.?

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