jackets

Well I have that all figured. Right now I need to find a way to live haha. Even if I get some small job, I won't be able to afford a car or anything right away so I guess even with that state scholarship, I probably won't be able to go to a CC then Clemson. I think the military is my best option. Besides it would allow me to travel, which is something I'm very interested in.

mom2collegekids

"Well, I could come up with the money..."

"But as it looks right now, I need to support myself so I think I am going to sign up for the military."


What the heck is going on? your posts contradict each other.

dirkslam41

Well you could go into the military but you have to be very mentally and physically prepared for something like that. That tests your independence more than any other job out there, you will be away from family for months, maybe even up to a year. You will live in fear of the fact that any day could be your last. Since you had problems with independence, I suggest community college.

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jackets

I will P.M. you if its ok

Moreover

Can't you live with your family in South Carolina, go to CC and get a part-time job? I consider this a much safer little step than a huge decision like signing up for the military. Almost any job is less of a commitment than signing up for the military, please talk to your parents and others before you do that.

jackets

But how is the little part-time job supposed to pay for housing, food, transportation and all that. I mean I can get tuition paid with the state scholarship but the other stuff, I don't think I will make enough at a part or even full time job to pay for all this after taxes. And also it's not that easy. I don't even have a college degree yet, who would want to hire me? All I have is a high school diploma and a lot of F's in college.

T26E4

"You will live in fear of the fact that any day could be your last. " Well that might well apply to all of us dirkslam.

People who join the military do so for a variety of reasons. Self-improvement is one of them. Serving the country is another. The assurance of complete safety isn't afforded to anyone.

Jackets: get some good time speaking w/your family and other trusted advisors. Best of luck to you.

dirkslam41

Yeah I know it applies to all of us, I'm just saying it's to a much greater extent for a military career

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jackets

I do have a question about Clemson. If I go to TCTC and then transfer to Clemson, what will happen to my 1 year spent at Armstrong making those F's. Will they be off my record or will they basically stay with me and keep counting into my GPA. I eventually want to transfer back to Georgia Tech. Will those F's at AASU be factored into my GPA?

pierre0913

you have to send Clemson transcripts of all the colleges you have previously attended so they will see those grades when you apply. However, they will not count towards your Clemson GPA, you will start fresh there if you get into Clemson

jackets

I see. I am going to talk with a few people in the next week and see how it goes. Thanks you for your help.

brinamarie

Attend community college. Take a college study skills class. Assess your situation as a whole to determine exactly why you failed your classes during your first year. If you make the changes that you needs to, earn good enough grades, earn your Associate of the Arts or Associate in the Sciences (those basic classes will transfer to a university as general undegraduate requirements fullfilled), write a personal statement explaining that you have matured (providing examples), and get a few letters of recommendation from your cc teachers. Some community colleges even own nearby apartment complexes for the students to live in while attending school.

As for finances. Can you live with your parents? Can you share a car? Does your city have a good public transportation route? If you enroll in a cc, the students will sometimes have places that they co-rent with oher students. As for a job, sometimes cc offer on-campus part time emloyment. Otherwise starting out working part-time for a local retailer (Sam's club pays pretty well [I started off at 10.00 an hour as a 19 year old in college]), and fill out the FASFA. You can get government student loans, grants and such. Loans aren't the best, but they are an option. Good luck

mom2collegekids

How are you going to be able to afford going to GT as an OOS student if you transfer in later?

I really don't see how GT would work out for you financially later on.

You have instate options that are fine.

brinamarie

Attending a community college, doing well, and earning an Associate's degree will prove that you can handle a college course work load, and thus make you eligable to apply to a university again. Re-admittance will depend on your school though. Look on their website for the program that you would like to re-enter to determine the exact requirements.

jackets

Thank You for the post. This is what I will be doing. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions. I really appreciate your time.