nightfall8705 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I applied for college for the first time since I graduated high school 9 years ago. Things happened and well, I just never got my chance. I always wanted to go to college and make something of myself, but life and circumstances always got in the way. Today, I had the chance to apply for a technical college. It's not my dream school, but it's an education. Beggars really can't be choosers. Anyway, I went down and applied and talked with some people. I have to pay a fee for my application, fill out some more financial aid forms, and take a placement test. I'm otherwise awaiting an acceptance letter. I'm very excited. I've wanted to do more with myself, and now it seems it may happen. If things go well, I could be starting in January, at the beginning of next quarter! I'm proud of myself for still having the initiative to try, even after all these years, and I just wanted to share that with you all. :) wifi, Aquamentis12 and neopets98 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homshabomination Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Congratulations! You're going to have so much fun! I just got into college last semester, and I've never had more fun. I even like math, which I would usually skip in highschool, hehe. nightfall8705 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamentis12 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Good luck Angel! :D That would be SO awesome if you could start that quickly! ^_^ And a technical school education, as long as it's accredited, should count toward furthering your education if you go on to an even bigger or more career specific college. :) I'm very happy for you! ^_^ nightfall8705 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neopets98 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Congratulations!!! :D :D :D Like Aquamentis, I am so happy for you!! I hope you have a wonderful experience & one that makes you love learning and crave to learn more :) nightfall8705 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifi Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Congrats! That's awesome! Sometimes I wish I hadn't gone straight to college. I wasn't really ready for it so I crashed and burned, moved countries, then started going to another university. Now it's going really well though, and I love what I'm studying. I think some life experiences before going to college can actually go a long way in your success! Wishing you the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfall8705 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Aww, I already reached my positive likes for today... Thank you everyone! I did really well in high school and graduated with honors, so I don't see why I wouldn't officially be accepted. I got a chance to visit the library to print out a form I needed and I was a little overwhelmed because of all the books and the students in there. I hope that when we get a working car that I can be in that library too, and inside a classroom. I want to do everything I can while I am there. I always had an obsession with knowledge, and if things work out, my brother (whom I raise by myself, whom will also turn 18 this December) may get to attend with me someday. I had never applied to this school, but I had a shock in the financial aid office today when I had to fill out an online form. I had to create a pin number or something, and the website asked me for my mother's maiden name, and I wondered why since I had never done this before... I WAS ALREADY IN THE SYSTEM. My old address was there. An email account I KNOW FOR A FACT I did not create was there. The ONLY person who could have done it was my mother, who died 9 years ago. I had no idea. She must have done it after I graduated... I guess it was a sign from her... I miss her so much, and I always wanted to make her proud. For once, I feel like my life is going in the right direction... I am excited and can't wait for the day when I can officially call myself a STUDENT again! :D :D Aquamentis12 and neopets98 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamentis12 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Wow Angel! That sounds like an incredible surprise! I agree, sounds like she was thinking about you way back then! ^_^ That would be neat if you and your brother were to be classmates! You could help each other out with questions on assignments and such. So that'd be cool! ^_^ Best of luck! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfall8705 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 It really was a surprise. It was the last thing I expected! My brother wants to go into either computers or automotive and both classes are offered at the college. I'm not interested in those classes, but it's still possible we could be classmates. It would be great if we could travel to school together and do our classes. I am really looking forward to getting to go to college! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avia loves Chias Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 i'm happy for you that you're going to college, but please make sure it's an accredited school! there are a lot of horror stories floating around about people getting duped into applying for loans only to earn a degree that's worth nothing. it's a new pitfall of an education system that's based on profit. i don't want to be the downer here, but i'm just looking out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
010_pipsy_010 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Congratulations Angel! I'm sure you will have a great time at college and will definitely feel a sense of achievement when you graduate. I really hope you enjoy your time there and Good Luck! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzyjane101 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Huzzah! Congratulations sweetie <3 That's really exciting. I'm sure you'll be a wonderful student :D Good luck for you studies and for your brother as well. It'd be so fun to be able to drive into college together. nightfall8705 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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