GED Stories

Stories to motivate and inspire. . .

Archive for January, 2011

I Have What It Takes

Posted: Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 @ 9:07 pm in After the GED..., College Bound!, GED Incentives, Homeschooling, Self-Improvement | No Comments »

Name: Angela Age: 29 What motivated you to get your GED degree? I have been studying, and have never given up on my dream of getting the GED. Every year I try again and again. I realized that I need to be motivated and finish this time as my 30th birthday is coming up. I [...]

More Than a Hand Out

Posted: Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 @ 8:50 pm in Children and Families, GED Incentives, GED Math, Self-Improvement | No Comments »

Name: Anceo Age: 25 City and State: Montgomery, AL What motivated you to get your GED degree? I want more out of life than what is just handed to me.  Also, my family and kids are a big plus. How have your friends and family helped you? Yes, I get a lot of help. You [...]

A New Start

Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 @ 3:37 pm in College Bound!, Future Nurses, GED Incentives, GED Math, GED Students, Getting a Better Job, Self-Improvement | 1 Comment »

Name: Jasmine Age: 23 City and State: Baltimore, MD What motivated you to get your GED degree? I have been through a lot, and I need a new start. I have three kids that need to learn from a responsible adult. I feel like if I set a good example for them now, they will [...]

I Need to Get It Done

Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 @ 2:37 pm in College Bound!, GED Incentives, GED Students, Reading and Writing, Self-Improvement | No Comments »

Name: Jennifer What motivated you to get your GED degree? To go to college. I was a slower child, and now that I’m an adult, I need to get it done so I can go to college. I have to pass two subjects: reading and writing. How have your friends and family helped you? That [...]

Education is Important

Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 @ 1:27 pm in After the GED..., College Bound!, GED Incentives, Getting a Better Job, High School Students | No Comments »

Name: Silvia Age: 17 City and State: Greenville, SC What motivated you to get your GED degree? I realize that it’s important to have an education. My family moved a lot because off my father’s jobs. We moved a lot, and that affected my years in school. So I was forced to get a GED [...]

I Don’t Believe I’m Good Enough

Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 @ 11:49 am in After the GED..., College Bound!, Fear of Failure, GED Incentives, GED Students, High School Students, Self-Improvement, Staying Motivated | 1 Comment »

Name: Leksi Age: 17 City and State: New York What motivated you to get your GED degree? I am motivated to get my GED because I want a better future for myself and future children. I don’t want to struggle like my parents did. I want to be content in life. How have your friends [...]

I’m Tired of My Life

Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 @ 10:48 am in After the GED..., Children and Families, College Bound!, GED Incentives, GED Students, Getting a Better Job, Prison, Self-Improvement | 1 Comment »

Name: Dwight Age: 34 City and State: Canton, MI What motivated you to get your GED degree? Well, I’m tired of my life. I’m a father of three kids, and I think that I need to do something better for myself and my family and our future. I realized that I needed the tools to [...]

Stay at Home Mom

Posted: Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 @ 11:45 am in After the GED..., Children and Families, College Bound!, Future Nurses, GED Incentives, GED Students, Getting a Better Job, Going Back After a Long Time, Self-Improvement | No Comments »

Name: Carla Age: 42 What motivated you to get your GED degree? I am divorced, have 2 teen boys, and I barely make ends meet with the money I make being a hairstylist. I’ve gone out looking for a job where I can make more than minimum wage, but it requires a degree or a [...]