If You Have No Degree What's Stopping You From Going Back To School To Get One?
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G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman
Logic Is Absent Wherever Hate Is Present
Honest answer but I'm sure school is easier than you think it is. Even if you just take 2 classes a semester its progress.
O.T.I.S.
Veteran
I know it is
Ive been to college, just haven't completed it.
More focused on certs... Or both. Just havent had the proper motivation i think.
G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman
Logic Is Absent Wherever Hate Is Present
you werent union i bet
G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman
Logic Is Absent Wherever Hate Is Present
No I wasnt.you werent union i bet
BrandonBanks
Arab Money
Good thread.
First off, some bros need to stop thinking that they're WHITE and can coast by doing the same shyt some white boys do. nikkas using random examples of white men who became successful entrepreneurs without college educations. Bill Gates, Zuckerberg, etc. nikka, it's easier for them to do that because they're WHITE.
Don't make it seem like it's just so easy for a black man with no college degree to just magically do the same thing.
If you want to get anywhere, you're going to need at least a Bachelor's....and if that's not for you, then learn a trade.
Don't get me wrong, i don't think we should treat attaining a college degree as a MILESTONE either. But it should be something that's generally EXPECTED of us. Like it is for Asians. Check this:
We're behind all of them. And we hold the least amount of Bachelors degrees (17%). Notice, these are comparisons to other groups of MEN, not black women. We need to stop comparing how we're doing to black women all the time and actually compare how we're doing compared to other men for once. Stop all the "education is the white man's tool" shyt and get more educated so you won't be as limited.
Black men with degrees generally fare better than black men with just a high school diploma. It sounds good to claim that you don't need a degree (or trade) and it's a "worthless piece of paper" but black men without degrees face a very real glass ceiling, it limits your options. The only way i'd say you don't need it is if your pops/family has a lot of money and you don't have to worry about anything. But that's not the case for most of us.
To answer OP's question, i think it's pride. Like i've known cats who graduated high school but then instead of going to college, they found a job somewhere and just kept working. Now they're around 24-26, and i think some of the ones who might be considering going back to school think they're too old, but you're never too old to go back, 20s is the best time anyway, 30s is ok too but if you're in your 20s go ahead now and get it over with. No one will look at you funny for going to school in your 20s, you likely won't even be the oldest person in class. Some bros think they're too cool for that, some rather just work a dead end job or sell drugs. I've helped some low income guys better their situation, i helped a few get back into school (local CC) to get a degree or trade, and also helped some get in the military. It beats working at Wendy's or landing in the pen for trying to sling coke.
First off, some bros need to stop thinking that they're WHITE and can coast by doing the same shyt some white boys do. nikkas using random examples of white men who became successful entrepreneurs without college educations. Bill Gates, Zuckerberg, etc. nikka, it's easier for them to do that because they're WHITE.
Don't make it seem like it's just so easy for a black man with no college degree to just magically do the same thing.
If you want to get anywhere, you're going to need at least a Bachelor's....and if that's not for you, then learn a trade.
Don't get me wrong, i don't think we should treat attaining a college degree as a MILESTONE either. But it should be something that's generally EXPECTED of us. Like it is for Asians. Check this:
We're behind all of them. And we hold the least amount of Bachelors degrees (17%). Notice, these are comparisons to other groups of MEN, not black women. We need to stop comparing how we're doing to black women all the time and actually compare how we're doing compared to other men for once. Stop all the "education is the white man's tool" shyt and get more educated so you won't be as limited.
Black men with degrees generally fare better than black men with just a high school diploma. It sounds good to claim that you don't need a degree (or trade) and it's a "worthless piece of paper" but black men without degrees face a very real glass ceiling, it limits your options. The only way i'd say you don't need it is if your pops/family has a lot of money and you don't have to worry about anything. But that's not the case for most of us.
To answer OP's question, i think it's pride. Like i've known cats who graduated high school but then instead of going to college, they found a job somewhere and just kept working. Now they're around 24-26, and i think some of the ones who might be considering going back to school think they're too old, but you're never too old to go back, 20s is the best time anyway, 30s is ok too but if you're in your 20s go ahead now and get it over with. No one will look at you funny for going to school in your 20s, you likely won't even be the oldest person in class. Some bros think they're too cool for that, some rather just work a dead end job or sell drugs. I've helped some low income guys better their situation, i helped a few get back into school (local CC) to get a degree or trade, and also helped some get in the military. It beats working at Wendy's or landing in the pen for trying to sling coke.
Good thread.
First off, some bros need to stop thinking that they're WHITE and can coast by doing the same shyt some white boys do. nikkas using random examples of white men who became successful entrepreneurs without college educations. Bill Gates, Zuckerberg, etc. nikka, it's easier for them to do that because they're WHITE.
Don't make it seem like it's just so easy for a black man with no college degree to just magically do the same thing.
If you want to get anywhere, you're going to need at least a Bachelor's....and if that's not for you, then learn a trade.
Don't get me wrong, i don't think we should treat attaining a college degree as a MILESTONE either. But it should be something that's generally EXPECTED of us. Like it is for Asians. Check this:
We're behind all of them. And we hold the least amount of Bachelors degrees (17%). Notice, these are comparisons to other groups of MEN, not black women. We need to stop comparing how we're doing to black women all the time and actually compare how we're doing compared to other men for once. Stop all the "education is the white man's tool" shyt and get more educated so you won't be as limited.
Black men with degrees generally fare better than black men with just a high school diploma. It sounds good to claim that you don't need a degree (or trade) and it's a "worthless piece of paper" but black men without degrees face a very real glass ceiling, it limits your options. The only way i'd say you don't need it is if your pops/family has a lot of money and you don't have to worry about anything. But that's not the case for most of us.
To answer OP's question, i think it's pride. Like i've known cats who graduated high school but then instead of going to college, they found a job somewhere and just kept working. Now they're around 24-26, and i think some of the ones who might be considering going back to school think they're too old, but you're never too old to go back, 20s is the best time anyway, 30s is ok too but if you're in your 20s go ahead now and get it over with. No one will look at you funny for going to school in your 20s, you likely won't even be the oldest person in class. Some bros think they're too cool for that, some rather just work a dead end job or sell drugs. I've helped some low income guys better their situation, i helped a few get back into school (local CC) to get a degree or trade, and also helped some get in the military. It beats working at Wendy's or landing in the pen for trying to sling coke.
Fantastic points!!
BrandonBanks
Arab Money
And to the bros on here who said they can't afford the tuition, books, etc. Apply for financial aid, nikka. Find out if you qualify for a Pell Grant (you don't have to pay it back and may have a little money left over to keep). And if you're really hard up for cash, you can also take out a Stafford Loan. You don't need good credit or a cosigner for a Stafford Loan. You just have to pass a little entrance test. My friend took one out in college and used some of the money to buy himself a car to get around. This is like what i've seen from too many bros offline, say they're gonna go back but when u ask them what happened with school, they say they can't afford it (which is understandable) but then when you say, "did you apply for financial aid?" it's dead silence. It's FREE to fill out a FAFSA. And if you're working and not able to go to classes on campus, then take classes online. Most likely if you're one of the ones saying you can't afford to pay for tuition, books, etc because your income isn't enough, you likely will qualify for some form of financial aid. But you'll never know until you apply.
BrandonBanks
Arab Money
I don't know anything about the OP's background or about anyone's anecdotes but the data is very clear here:
BLS data from 2009 however the trends are the same today. Trade or degree, you need to get an education or face very long odds for you and your family living a comfortable life.
Exactly
Mastamimd
Ain't shyt
Going back to get my masters. Sick of being the unemployed dude with an engineering degree. My social skills suck now so networking isn't easy. Maybe going back will help me get out of this antisocial funk.
