“Unsure what degree to pursue at community college – Need advice! #careeradvice #collegeplanning #lifechoices
Are you feeling lost about your future, like you’re a decade behind everyone else? Do you struggle with figuring out what to do with your life after facing challenges like agoraphobia, anxiety disorders, and physical disabilities? Are you unsure about which degree to pursue at community college, fearing failure or wasting time on the wrong path?
Let’s dive into your options and fears, and explore potential degrees that might suit your interests and strengths:”
Considering Your Degree Options:
- Associate degree in human services
- Psychology degree (potentially leading to a 4-year program)
- Associate degree in public health
- Associate degree in liberal arts (history, journalism, humanities, gender studies)
Overcoming Obstacles:
- Exploring non-STEM fields due to math aversion
- Considering alternative paths to traditional job roles
- Weighing the benefits of pursuing a degree in line with your passions
Seeking Clarity and Confidence:
- Embracing the journey of self-discovery and growth
- Recognizing your potential for success and independence
- Focusing on personal development and overcoming fears of failure
Let’s work together to find the right path for you, where your skills and passions align with a fulfilling career at community college and beyond. Your journey starts now – let’s make it a rewarding one! #collegepath #personalgrowth #careerplanning“
There are accomodations that can be made for your higher education journey with things like deadline extensions on assignments, additional time for exams, etc. Just be transparent with your needs, get in touch with the essential people who can support you, and take advantage of resources available at your community college and you will be successful as a student.
Since you’re 28 and don’t make a lot of money, you can probably apply for financial aid and claim that you are now independent to get fee waivers and tuition possibly paid off with extra money to help you get by during school.
Hi, I did go to a university and waste my money and whilst I do have a job I am planning to change careers in my late 20s. In my country we have apprenticeships where you can get qualifications whilst working (so you are paid to get the qualification) – these are in loads of different things and they encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Is there anything like that you could look at?
If you like video games you should do streaming. Great way to interact with lots of people, make friends, and good income.
Psychology would be a good route, but getting a bachelor’s in the field is very often not enough to get a career-related position. It can be, but it’s rare. You could look into an MSW (master’s of social work) or MC (master’s of counseling) afterwards to go into all sorts of different things, and the majority are very disability friendly, but for prospects I’d recommend the MSW. In fact, after you get your licensure done you could outright start a counseling gig on your own and potentially make a pretty serious salary. Also, another benefit of the MSW/MC route is that a lot of people in those programs also have mental struggles themselves and get drawn to wanting to help others in this way as a result, so you’d probably meet great people.
I’d also like to add that STEM degrees don’t all require the math we often think of for engineering, etc.. Some of them will require something just under calculus depending on the school, but you’re going to have to take college algebra and probably stats I/II anyway for a lot of undergrads, even out of STEM.