GED Stories

Kaitlyn from Apopka, FL - 17 I want to be someone, and make something of my life. I want to have a good paying job. My friends and family help by pushing me. They’ve never given up on me. One day, I want to do something big. Then I can give my kids the sort of [...]

Zioniah from Ft. Lauderdale, FL – 28 The main thing that motivated me to get my GED is thinking to myself, “Don’t give up. Keep on going.” My family knows I am determined. They are the ones who inspire me to keep going, especially my parents, sister-in-law, Grandma Freeman, and my 2nd mom, Mom Tee, [...]

YoungBlackFemale from Florida – 19 I was 21 points from passing the FCAT Reading. After I graduated with a certificate, I was devastated. I thought I was going to be stuck working a low wage job, but after school was over, I signed up for the GED. My mother motivated me. She understood what was going [...]

Rita from Milton, FL – 32 I wanted to enroll in college. My husband motivated me to further my career in interpreting. I just need my GED to attend college. I was born into a deaf family, so my first language was sign language. I have interpreted for my family all my life. I want [...]

Name: Gayhart Age: 54 City and State: Marinna, FL What motivated you to get your GED degree? I was going back to school and had to stop. I wish I hadn’t. I know now that it will take a lot of time, but I’m thinking about starting all over. I don’t have anything holding me [...]

Name: Rakendra Age: 22 City and State: Ocala, FL What motivated you to get your GED degree? I wanted to have more in life. How have your friends and family helped you? My family has helped me a lot. They have kept me on the right track in getting my GED. When I feel like [...]

Name: Rohan City and State: Florida What motivated you to get your GED? I realized that applying for even the simplest of jobs nowadays requires a GED. I would like to take some architecture courses, and that also requires a GED. That’s what made me decide to get my GED. How have your friends and [...]

Name: Diane Age: 53 City and State: Tampa, FL What motivated you to get your GED? I need my GED to better myself for my grandchildren. What problems have you faced? I need to find a job to help take care of my children. What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? To [...]

Name: Randie Age: 17 City and State: Cocoa, FL What motivated you to get your GED? Not being able to be proud of myself for something. I’ve realized that I’ve gone through so much in my life, and an education is one thing I’ve never accomplished. Being out of school is really getting me nowhere. [...]

Name: Candace City and State: Lake Panasoffkee, FL What motivated you to get your GED? I need to get my diploma. How have your friends and family helped you? Nobody has helped me. What problems have you faced? I need help with math and science. What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? [...]