Why Does College Have To Be Like This?

[Vaelency]

I struggled in high school in more ways than one, and since I decided not to go to college after my senior year, I had to essentially start my education over. I had to take an extra YEAR of 9th grade math, which I struggled at generally, in order to fulfill the pre-requisites for getting the education, and life, that I wanted. It all fell apart, and now I’m stuck knowing my life is defined by a class. Is there any alternative that can allow me to earn a living without a degree? Does this seem fair?

[bobbinwales]

Loads of jobs dont need a degree . Most of my school friends have been successful in trades in business or in other jobs without a degree or anything like it. Just work hard

[emmie]

life isn't fair, but with hard work one can achieve one's dream, you don't necessarily need a degree to get on in life.

[Ringlet]

There are many professions where you can get a job without a degree and with hard work and motivation you can gain promotion and a successful career. The caring profession, catering, personal services such as hairdressing and beauty therapy, retail, entertainment industry, or you could look for an apprenticeship to learn a skill such as electrical, plumbing, joinery or food production. There are many jobs available without a degree. You just need to go out and look for them.

[RainbowRainbow]

You don’t need a degree for a lot of jobs and might need a degree with a lot of jobs and a degree is needed for a lot of jobs. Guess it depends what industry you like and type of tasks you want to do.

[bednobs]

Yes it does seem fair. If you struggled at 9th grade studying it seems unlikely you would be able to do it at a higher level, so it seems completely fair to me. If a course has a prerequisite you don't meet, you can't do the course. On the plus side your life is not defined by it by any means.
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