GED Stories

Name:      Sammie
Age:     27
City and State:     Shreveport

Well, I was getting into fights and not taking care of my younger brother and sisters and I would have to help mom feed, get them ready, and try to make it to school, but I was a tired brother to do that, so I dropped out and never looked back. Now that I see that my younger brother and sister is out of school and they are tellin me too go back and finish, I don’t have the time. I got kids and I don’t want them to see that school ain’t important cause it is. I just want a betta life and career and more money, so that’s why I’m on here today.

Reason for Leaving School:  1999, my mom was strugglin to get my younger bro and sis  ready, and then she had to be to work, plus I fought to protect my image of being poor.

Reason to Get a GED:  I want to get my ged cause I have kids and I want them to see being successful is a must in life and doing what it takes to have a better job and a better life, to be that man or women, to protect your education. I wanna become a nurse or an artist that draws and designs things.

One Thing I Need for My Dreams:  To have this ged and to make my mom proud of me.

Sammie,

You spent your youth taking care of your brothers and sisters, and now you’re taking care of your children. Getting your education is something long overdue for yourself–and for everyone who depends on you. Congratulations at taking this step… you’ve got a lot of potential that you need to tap.

The GED Academy