I want to do bigger and better things.
Name: Rosie
Age: 29
City and State: Brooklyn, NY
What motivated you to get your GED? I’ve always wanted to accomplish something in my life and I think me getting my G.E.D will push me to do bigger and better things for myself. I’ve always wanted to go to college, but I can’t do that without getting my G.E.D first.
How have your friends and family helped you? No, unfortunately I don’t have many people pushing me, just my husband & little brother who just recently got his G.E.D. It’s really hard when you don’t have much family backing you up and you’re trying to educate yourself.
What problems have you faced? It’s really hard for me to get motivated. I keeping talking myself out of studying for fear of failing. I need so much more motivation and confidence.
What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? When I get my G.E.D. I plan on going to a nursing school. I’ve always wanted to work in the medical field; the medical field has always interested me. I would like to take up medical administration.
I come from a family with very little education, and no one ever pushes anyone to go out there and strive for better education. It’s sad because in this time and age education is everything. Without it there’s not much you can do but get a low paying job with no benefits.
Rosie,
You’ve hit the nail on the head. Just a couple of generations ago, education wasn’t that important. Many people chose a job over high school. But the world has changed, and employers’ standards for education keep getting higher and higher. Well, congratulations on making this goal for yourself. We know it’s tough to keep motivated, but keep talking to your husband and brother. Keep reminding yourself about what you have to look forward to in life. A career in the medical field can be very satisfying and rewarding, and you’re breaking new ground for your family, important ground for the future. You can do this; stick with it! Go for your dreams.
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August 24th, 2009 @ 9:15 am
i would like to go to college after i get my ged, but i’m not sure how im gonna do that since i dont know which college i can go to and that will except me with a Ged and not a high school diploma.i want to do bigger and better things with my life then sitting on the couch.i want to achieve my goals in life and become what i wanna be and to be successful in life.
August 27th, 2009 @ 9:58 am
Almost all U.S. colleges, around 98%, accept the GED, taken at an official test center. Most universities have other admissions requirements, though, (like the SATs) and you’ll need to check with the colleges you’re interested in. There are really two ways to think about college. First, what do you really want to do? There are a lot of great careers out there, and each one has a different career path. For some of them, a technical school might be the best bet. For others, a community college or university is the way to go. The second way is for when you want to get started on the right path, but you don’t really know what you want to do. That’s the way a lot of people start college. If that’s your situation, the best bet might be a community college. You should be able to attend your local community college with your GED and no other admission requirements, and it’s inexpensive compared to other colleges. You can take some basic classes and try out different things. You can talk to counselors about your options and what programs are available. You can get started at the same time as you’re figuring out what to do.