Okay, so any young college person knows that book are expensive. I mean, really... $500 for a calculus book is just out of sight. I did some looking around at my college bookstore and their prices were just outrageous. And, everyone tells you to go online and try to find the books cheaper.
So, I was off, clicking and searching like a mad woman for my books cheaper on Amazon.com. I am taking meteorology, oceanography, environmental science and business... and the books were STILL over one hundred dollars each.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about? :) College is so expensive. I have spent three years in college, and I'm going back now to finish it out and get that degree. I think I really get the concept of LIKING what you do for the rest of your life. College is truly an investment.
What is everyone studying and are you excited about going back after a long summer? It's been a year and a half break for me. Now that I'm in California and know what I want to do with my life, I've proven to the state that I'm here for good, and they granted me in-state tuition. The ocean is right here- only half a mile from my home- and I think it's the perfect time in my life to take advantage of the college here and get that degree.
I'm going to fly off on a tangent here... I was working 40+ hours a week here on the Mendocino coast, killing myself at my job to try to make enough to sustain myself- and it STILL wasn't enough money have even pay for an apartment! Not to mention food, electric, water, and everything else. Thank God for my precious mom, who is letting me live with her now. My point is, college is SO important for establishing a future for yourself. That piddly $9.00 an hour job was not going to support me. And I was just killing myself trying to make a few bucks.
Anyway, if you are feeling discouraged about college, know that you are not the only one! All summer, I spent thinking that I could take break from college for a little while longer, while breaking my back at a convenience store, until it just hit me that enough is enough and I need to get that degree. It's just an associates degree- but it's better than nothing! It shows potential employers that you are a dedicated person, that you have applied yourself and got through the classes, the homework, the grueling late nights studying, the horrid stress of mid-terms and finals, and that you have given your best shot to get good at something... AND spent your money for that degree!
Don't give up! Psych yourself up for the long-haul. Also, if I could give one piece of advice for college bound people, take a fun class! Take something that you know you can look forward to each week. I am taking a meteorology class for fun. (Sounds crazy!) But, I love that kind of stuff and I know through the sciences and other required classes that aren't the most fun, I can look forward to that meteorology class!
Anyway, back to Amazon for book buying! I am grateful that we have Amazon, because beggars can't be choosers when it comes to college text book prices. :)
Slainte!
Blair.~
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