How can returning to college as adult can influence all areas of life?
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You will lose time with your family.\nYou will have less time to pursue your hobbies.\nYou may have less time to exercise -- you might get fat.\nYou won't get enough sleep.\nYou may have conflicts between your job and school, for example, you may not be as flexible to travel.\n\nYou may find new skills, improve your career, improve your self image, and improve your satisfaction with your life.\nYou may meet new friends.\nYou may find a new job.\nYou may network with other people in your profession.\nStudies show that maintaining an active mental lifestyle may defer or prevent symptoms of old age including Alzheimer's.\n\nYou may meet a gorgeous, twenty-two year old, nymphomaniac who fawns all over you, divorce your spouse, and buy a two-seat sports car.  Nah! That would never happen.  :)
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College isn't for everyone.  \n\nThat said, you also have the perfect opportunity to explore things that you like.  \n\nYou say you like painting and psychology?\n\nWell why not look into art theraphy?  \nYou probably aren't doing well in school because you aren't focused on anything.  \nI understand that as I was the same way.  I took a year off and after being in the crappy job market I went back to school.  \n\nI've got my degree now, but still don't have a decent job making a decent wage.  However, college was fullfilling for me and I don't regret it.  It just hasn't helped me in the current job market.  \n\nTake the time to explore things you are interested in, or take some time off because if you can't focus in school and you are failing your classes you are probably wasting your time right now.
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Not knowing your particular situation, I can share my experiences with moving and hope there will be some relevance.  My father was in the military and we moved every on an average of every 2-3 years.  It was difficult to leave friends and start over again.  That being said, now that I am an adult, I can see the positives that being a part of a military family has had on me.  I am much more open to any sort of change (which is so incredibly important in the workplace, you would be amazed at the number of people that freak out when any little changes are introduced and how long it takes them to acclimate) and I have been places and seen things that others that live where I do now will never do.  Although moving is hard now, there will be some positives that will come out of it, and now with internet, keeping in touch with friends is easier than ever.
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College, in general, is harder than high school.  That's because, the more you learn, the more complex it gets.  Also, in college, the professors expect you to take more personal responsibility for your learning than your high-school teachers did.\n\nIt's true that having difficulties with your mental health can affect your performance in college, just like they can affect any area of your life.\n\nIn addition, sometimes what makes college hard is if you have too much going on in other areas of your life at the same time.  For example, many people struggle with working full-time and going to college full-time.
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College is all about time management. It's really hard for some and easy for others.\n\nWhat helped me was to make a daily schedule blocking out times that I was busy (class, work). Then the empty or "non-busy" times was free for studying. But of course, you must make room for your social life. You'll learn to balance it... hopefully.
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College classes are more compressed.  The amount of material covered by a year-long high school class is covered in a semester in college.\n\nThe burden for learning is shifted from the professor to the student.  The professor presents (professes) the material, but does not really have to teach it.  It is up to the student to learn.\n\nYou are responsible for attending class and studying.  No one will make you do it.\n\nThere can be a lot of distractions like boy/girlfriends, parties, alcohol, etc.\n\nDon't be scared away by this!  If your grades and test scores are high enough to be admitted, then you can handle it!  These increased responsibilities are just part of growing up, and they are not as stressful as being out of college and having to support and make all decisions for  yourself and your children.
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Go to The King's Academy because if you don't you won't get into a good college and poor study skills will be the least of your worries. Just try to apply yourself and remind yourself that how well you do in high school and college will directly affect the quality of life you will have as an Adult. Good Luck.
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College will be an amazing experience that you can also bring back and share with the people you left behind, who may be having their own amazing experiences. It's natural to feel sadness and even regret when you hit a point of change, and this is not the last time in your life when you will experience it. It's okay to feel what you're feeling. Be good and generous to the people around you in these closing weeks of high school and enjoy the process you are going through. Figure out ways to keep in touch with people, but don't be too disappointed if some of your relationships drift apart. If you feel like you haven't gotten to know as many people as you should have, resolve to do better in college, where some of the barriers of high school will be gone. Some people may tell you that these were the best years of your life, but every year can be even better as you build on the past and create the future. Have a wonderful graduation and an incredible time in college! Good luck!
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it's never to late to go to college its the most important and successful thing you can do for your self. mid 20 mid 30 people still go to college.I'm in college and there is people in college that are in their 30 and they say that it is one of the best choice they have done going back to college. i would highly recommend it a lot. what  you have to lose? take the chance while you still can
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First and foremost you have to think about what's best for your family.  If making more money, living in a better area, having a more secure future is on the table, take it.  I did it and it's been wonderful.  My children are in better schools and we will be able to send them to college now.  My family comes to visit on holidays or we go visit them.  Long distance phone calls are basically free now and the internet keeps us all in touch.   It's not hard to make new friends and it sure is nice to leave old baggage behind and start fresh.
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College can be a stressful time, due to leaving high school friendships behind, moving away from family, budget shortfalls, and hard work.\nThere are seven avenues of gaining emotional strength to buffer your emothinal health against stressful changes, they are:\nFriends\nFamily\nHealth\nMeaningful work\nLove\nSpiritual\nFinancial.\nMany of these are in short supply during college years.  Think about going to your college health center and talking about depression.  Most colleges have support services that can guide you into a more robust rounded life that gives you more places to turn for support.
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I had to pay my own way through college, so partying was OUT -- I had to work too hard just to pay the bills -- and yes, I did end up with High Honors for my UGrad Degrees.\n\nSo I did like the schools I went to -- but as far as 'enjoying' -- that is hard to do when you have to work to pay the bills, and then work to finish the assignments/projects/thesis/whatever.  \n\nNOW -- as a Retiree (and FINALLY Empty Nesting Single!) -- I am BACK in College -- enjoying just going to classes and learning new skills in areas that were NOT around when I got my Original UGrad and Grad Degrees -- things like Website Design, Digital Photography, and having fun taking courses that are considered electives -- like Beginning Golf!\n\nNOW -- NOT partying, but I sure can relax knowing that even though I am earning Credit at College (and STILL I get high Grades!), I am having fun learning NEW skills and enjoying my time in the classes in the first place!  The pressure is off, the time is my own, and this is a LOT cheaper than vacationing in different places, and my MIND is Staying Active along with my BODY -- which, if I did not do this -- would atrophy from boredom!
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There's not as much of the everyone knows each other and gossips on each other in college.  You either see people pass by all the time and not befriend them, or become friends with them.  Less drama.\n\nYou're treated more like adults.  If you skip class, you lose money on the class you paid not, not get detention.  Your own loss.  You set up your schedule however you want.  If you're a morning person, you can try to pick the earlier classes, vice versa.  The college environment is unique, people are always around, always an opportunity to meet someone from morning to night.  If you're living on campus, you get the independence away from home feeling that you don't get at high school.
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absolutely yes. If you are just beginning your studies you'll have a lot to think about and you don't want to add any more pressure to it. If you are finishing college, by the other hand, you'll have to start looking for job opportunities and that isn't easy either.
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get back into study to help pave your future
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college was the greatest experience I have ever had.  It is hard to leave the comfort of home and family but it is a wonderful feeling knowing that you are providing for yourself and you no longer need to rely on anyone else
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As a parent, education is #1 in our home as well. However, you are 20 years old and assure your parents that you understand their concerns and that they raised you well enough to know the "dangers" and "stupidity" that comes with your situation. They will never stop worring, that is their job! I say, have your relationship BUT, do NOT let it interfere with your college! No surprises and take it slow! Good Luck !