GED Stories

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? [...]

Name: Anthony Age: 21 City and State: Orlando, Florida What motivated you to get your GED? My motivation comes from my girlfriend, Jacqueline. We’ve had a long distance relationship for about a year now. She has been doing all she can to get me to California to live with her, but money is always a [...]

Name: Tahirie City State: Hollywood, Florida What motivated you to get your GED? I dropped out of high school when I was young. Now that I am older and a mother, I realized that without a degree, no one can get a great job. I also want to get my GED to give my daughter [...]

Name: Theresa Age: 19 City and State: Florida What motivated you to get your GED? Well, I dropped out of high school due to having 2 kids, and I am so glad that I found GED Academy. I am happy that I can have a second chance at becoming the one thing that fits best [...]