Getting into Massage School
Name: Valerie
Age: 47
City and State: Euless, TX
What motivated you to get your GED? Well, I have a son that dropped out of school. I wanted to encourage him to just go back. All this time I’d been telling myself, as soon as I get time, I would go back and get my GED. Also I went to massage school, but in order for me to stay in school, I had to take a test. Well, I scored higher on one part and lower on the other part. I had to pass both parts and I failed, so a part of me said that I will not go back until I get my GED, and I can’t feel complete without it.
How have your friends and family helped you? I have this one special person in my life. He supports me in all that I do. He keeps me strong and encourages me as well. He is always telling me to stay strong.
What problems have you faced? I faced problems finding good jobs. The only way to solve them is to get my GED. With that, I can solve them. Also, studying for my G.E.D.
What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? I hope to gain more confidence about myself, continue more schooling, then find a career and fill my long term goals.
Valerie,
Looks like you’re on the right track. Studying for the GED will definitely help you with the massage school test, as well as give you more confidence. Setting out to get your GED will also encourage your son. It’s great that you have someone who keeps you strong. Keep at it, and know that we’re all rooting for you here as well.
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December 11th, 2009 @ 10:40 am
I can honestly say that what I did was a mistake that I learned from! But it was made and now I’m just trying to fix it for not only myself but my daughters aswell.I’m a young mother of 2 and single at that, but my dream is to become a massage therapist. I want to show my girls that no matter what mistakes you make in life you can over come them. I take my test Jan.7,2010 and I’m nervious but excited too i knw that im a strong person and that I can make it through this test. And then go on to the school of Massage Therapy and then after that i want to open my own spa. So thank u for putting this up on the computer and giving me you totell my storie to and incoragement that it’s possible to over come simple mistakes.
March 10th, 2010 @ 9:35 am
My name is lynn and i dropped out of school im only 17.5 years of age and i have a little 3 month old daughter name janiya and i want my ged but i have no money so i need help
March 10th, 2010 @ 12:12 pm
Lyndel,
At the GED Academy, there’s some financial aid to help cut down the cost of the test prep program. You can check it out at http://www.passged.com/ged-grant.php. If you still can’t afford that though, you might look for a local GED testing facility and ask them if they have any scholarship opportunities.
I hope that helps. Good luck!