GED Stories

Name: Marie

What motivated you to get your GED degree? I have not gotten my GED yet. I am studying so I can get it. Then I can get a better job to take care of my mom, who is very ill, and my two kids. I would like to put them through college. I would have graduated, but I didn’t pass my TAKS test. I missed it by two points. I have waited a long time. I’ve been putting it off to work, but now I would like to get my GED.

How have your friends and family helped you? My family and friends always inspire me, but I put studying for the test off all the time.

What problems have you faced? I have not had any problems. I just want to get a GED so I can become an RN, a criminal investigator, or work in a crime lab.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED degree? I hope to get a better job and live life to the fullest.

Marie,

It’s easy to put things off. Every day, you tell yourself, “I’ll just do it tomorrow,” and tomorrow turns into next week, next month, next year. Start telling yourself that you’ll do it today! Start small, and just study for even 5 minutes if that’s what it takes. You can definitely study for 5 minutes TODAY! Then as you see that it’s possible, raise that time up to 10 minutes, 20, minutes, 30 minutes, until you’ve built a habit and are finally studying the amount you want. Good luck!

The GED Academy