GED Stories

Name:      Dorothy
Age:     53
City and State:     Tucumcari

Well, a few years ago, I decided to go and get my GED. It was hard for me, I failed a couple of times in different areas of the test. I really wanted to give up. It seemed like the more I tried the more badly I did. Well, I kept struggling because of my kids, which are grown now. Didn’t want me to quit and give up. They encouraged me. My daughter and son bought me books to study, plus the books they gave me at the center. Well, I got my GED in May of 2007 and now I am enrolled in college this my 3rd semester. I thank everyone that encouraged me and the good instructors that helped me. I would’ve never made it without their support and help.

Reason for Leaving School:  I left school because I really didn’t like it for one. The second, we were a lot of kids in our family and my parents struggled to raise us and put food on the table. I wanted to work and help them. My father passed away at a very young age. My mother has struggled now. So I guess I quit to help my parents.

Reason to Get a GED:  I received my diploma in 2007, or GED. My hope is to now get an associate’s degree, so I can get a decent paying job if possible. I have struggled in college but I am still getting passing grades which has helped me and great instructors too.

One Thing I Need for My Dreams:  Get a job after I get my degree any where any place.

I just want to say without my children and instructors and family, I would’ve gave up and not succeeded. But I did and I am very happy for listening and not giving up hope. I did it.

Dorothy, thank you so much for sharing your story. Family is so important in keeping people motivated! For everyone else out there, who hasn’t gotten their GED yet, please get support from your family and friends, like Dorothy did. Dorothy, congratulations!

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