I graduted HS in 2007 and started college the following fall. I did very well in HS but my first year in college was the complete opposite. I failed out of some classes and got C's in the rest. I took a break from school and completely felt lost. I did not take college seriously, I didnt study the way I should have and completely gave up on myself. I got a job as a MA and love it! I have been working at my job for 4 years now. A few months ago I started looking into a for profit ADN program and actually considered going, no pre reqs required, I would have been able to start right away! And then it hit me, why on earth would I spend close to 50,000 dollars at this school (which by the way isnt accredited by the NLNAC) when I could get the same degree (with accreditation) at my local community college for about 16,000 dollars!
I am now ready to go back to school and rock it! I know I can do it, I have so much motivation in me. At times it saddens me to know that at the age of 23 I am barely going to start working on my pre-reqs for the nursing program, especially when realizing that many of my HS classmates have already graduated. I think that part of that sadness also pushes me to get this done. I have a supportive family and a very supportive boyfriend of 6 years.
I guess what I'm trying to say with this thread is that it is never too late to go for your dreams.
Here's to anyone else that has been or is in the same boat as me. We can get it done! Come September 24th I will start fresh and go far...I just know it :)
