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To: jcsjcm

Two years at a community college, two years at a university.

I worked for a corporation who paid for my college classes. That was sweet.

“My 2nd child chose”

Nope. If it’s your money, then you chose it.


15 posted on 04/05/2011 1:20:13 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: AppyPappy

I understand your logic that it is my/husbands choice. He has worked extremely hard through high school achieving high honors throughout his years. He did this since he knew that this was the school he wanted to attend.

From what I know of this school the employment rate is extremely high. Companies seek out these students almost from the start (freshman) giving them internships over the summer. I am hoping that this is the case, although I know just how bad the economy is. I am one of those unemployed that is finding it downright impossible to find a job.

I however was never able to attend college. Jobs postings nowadays require a college education. Maybe I’ll have to go back when I’m done sending my kids.


20 posted on 04/05/2011 1:32:58 PM PDT by jcsjcm (This country was built on exceptionalism and individualism. In God we Trust - Laus Deo)
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To: AppyPappy

That is what I tell young people to do nowadays. Find a company that will pay for it. Hospitals, for instance, will often pay for a nursing degree for a competent Nursing Aide.

And I ALWAYS tell them do a community college first, unless mom and dad really are loaded or they have a great scholarship.

But there are careers that require special schools. For instance, vet science. But even that might support your argument, because after two years at a cheaper college, often kids decide their heart’s desire is something totally different.

I started out in art, went to a tech trade, and ended up in the advanced sciences. I guess I’m what you call well rounded. (In more ways than one, but that’s a different subject).


33 posted on 04/05/2011 1:58:58 PM PDT by I still care (I miss my friends, bagels, and the NYC skyline - but not the taxes. I love the South.)
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