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Education
I've never posted in vets before but think I probably should!
I dropped out of college when I was 17 because the course I was doing wasn't going to help me get the career I wanted. My parents thought I was happy but I couldn't tell them what I wanted to do because I thought they would disapprove. I was so miserable I had to tell them then eventually dropped out. Since then I've only managed to find part time work and have done voluntary work which I enjoy but I feel it isn't enough anymore. When I dropped out of college I thought it would be easy to pay for the training I needed for the career I want. But I just can't do it. Not for a good few years anyway.
Anyway. For the last 6 months or so I've been seriously thinking about becoming a paramedic. But I know everyone would think I've changed my mind yet again. I'm scared to tell them. The only person I've told is my boyfriend who thinks it's a good idea. He's also a doctor so has helped explain what I'd need to do and what it involves. And I'm sure this is something I want to do.
I've now set my mind on going back to college and working for this. And I believe I can do it. I was so unhappy last time I was at college, I picked subjects I'd enjoyed at school but when I got there I knew they weren't going to get me anywhere, not where I wanted to be anyway. But this would link in with what I did want to do and was something I've wanted to do since I was 17.
But now I'm stuck. I haven't entirely changed my mind about what career I want but it is slightly different to what I originally told everyone. And now I'm scared to go tell everyone I've changed my mind again. Being stupid? Yes, probably.
And I was also wondering what kind of financial support there is for going back to college as an adult? Like I said, my boyfriends been very supportive with this and has explained a lot. But I'm not sure what kind of help I'd get financially.
Anyone else been through something simular? Gone back to college as an adult or whatever? Some words of encouragement please?
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