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I dropped out of high school, but im going to a community college, to maybe go to an ivy league school. But don’t let your parents pressure you into anything. They say they want whats best for you, but they really only want what makes them look good. (i.e. dr. so n so looks better than mr. so n so). Do what you want, if you want to go to a school, go to school of your choice. If you want to go to a trade school whatever, because if it makes you happy do it. And wasting time is good, i know high school seniors that will never get into college because of the stress that your under (never being under it, i cant reall y relate). but yeah, i know i got off topic, but i hope it helped

I agree. You need to go to a school that you will like and feel comfortable at since its going to be you attending and learning. Parents mean well, but their choices for your life aren’t always whats best for you. If you can’t decide, go talk to your school advisor or counselor. You can also visit any college/university/etc. and talk with them and get a tour of their facility.

Growing up is a lot of pressure. I am 31 now and I grew up in Germany, so I cannot really compare my edcuation with yours. Anyways, I felt the same pressure and took a year off. I lived on my own and the bills were coming, so I worked in clubs (bartender) and restaurants (waiting tables) and figured out what I really wanted.
My parents did not agree…but what the heck. I turned out alright and that is all that matters.

Go with your gut, take a break if you need to.

Hey caleif, what europa says is also very true. Sometimes taking a year off between high school and the start of college can help you find yourself and decide what it is you want for your future. I started into college and went 2 years then stopped for 2 years cuz my parents moved to Paris France for 2 years and I wanted to go. When we returned to the states I got back into college and finished up my bachelors degree. Now I’m in the final semester of my masters degree.
Look at all your options but really search your heart for what it is YOU feel is best for you then go with it.

Sometimes when it comes to going to college a parent can be very agressive as to what one you should go to. Unfortunatly, what some parents don’t understand is they have to let you make your own decisions and your own mistakes in order for you to grow.

When you are checking out the colleges of your choice make sure you include your parents in your decisions even though they might dissagree. Whatever your choices may be check out their web sites and check them out. You can go into college undeclared (not knowing what exactly you want to do with the rest of your life) if I am not mistaken you have a year to decide what you want to do, but you can take the courses that are manditory for you to get through college.

If your really undecided maybe taking a year off is the better way to go. Sometemes it does help with your decisions, it can’t hurt. Your parents probably won’t agree with that, but if that is your choice you are the one that has to deal with it. Take your time and check your options and go with your gut…..Good Luck

Hey darling you are not your sister and you are not the girl down the street if you want to go to a tech school it is on you and do not let them pressure you into something you are not ready for.Perhaps if you would stop worrying you could make up your mind.Worry makes people not able to think. Take time to think about what is important to you and what you want for your life and do it.Your parents probably only want the best for you sometimes things get to stressful for all.