<p>Hi all, Il make my story as short as possible. </p>
<p>I graduated here in Houston last year and decided to stay here instead of going to college to work. Half because i have a unique skill set with computers and was making alot of money, and also because i had a GF here i thought was worth staying for. </p>
<p>Well now that job has slowed down and ive started working for my dads. Also making great money and it has always been my plan to take over this company. And the GF end up being a ***** and way to needy so that fell through recently.</p>
<p>Now I’m contemplating going to Cu boulder where I’ve always wanted to go. I have always hated school with a passion. My last day of HS was a blessing. However now im thinking im missing out on so much by not going. The next 4 years i can go have fun and live life. Ive always loved CO, we have a few houses up there and ive competed in snow boarding and motor cross since ive been a little kid. Actually until i got with this girl for the last two years of my life i was extremely active and loved the out doors. </p>
<p>My only dilemma is will i enjoy it and if so how much. Im scared il go and just be overwhelmed by school and fail. Or that il get carried away partying and wanting to get out that i wont do great in school. </p>
<p>I have no college experience so im basing school on what HS was like and iit sucked…</p>
<p>Do i go to boulder and have a great 4 years
or
Do i stay here making 50K with a 20k a year pay increase with no cap.
(keep in mind this opportunity will be waiting for me in 4 years if i decide to go, I’m extremely blessed and grateful for what i have) </p>
<p>I also would have to make a huge adjustment, growing up in Houston and only visiting co i would have to totally re adjust to life in Co. Selling my car ( my pride and joy ) and re thinking life. </p>
<p>Guess im just looking for advice or support… thanks !!</p>
<p>At this point, I think it would be much harder for you to go to school, plus it is expensive. I am from Colorado and quite a few of my High School friends go there. They really like it and it is a really big party school, ask anyone, really. You have a good setup now I think. I mean, don’t let my voice be the decision maker, but having a $50,000 paying job with an increase like you said is pretty great to have now. When I graduate from college, I want to be a teacher, I will probably be making close to that. So, maybe save up some money and if you still want to go to school later, then do that. </p>
<p>Again though you have a good set-up now. If you are happy with what your life is now, then don’t change anything. That’s what it comes down to. You have to do whatever you need to do to make yourself happy. I hope this makes sense. Best of Luck. :)</p>
<p>Ive already made a good bit of money and would be getting help from my dad for college so not to sound like a snob or anything but im not to worried about the expense of going. </p>
<p>Im more concerned that im not really happy in life right now. I hear from everyone how much im missing and how fun that life is. I figure if i only have 4 years before working like this 7-5 everyday is my daily routine. </p>
<p>Ive always had the dream of going there and honestly if it wasn’t for the Ex GF i would of been there last semester. Now im just scared il go and pay for it and end up hating the school work. <strong>Again any insight into college would help, im basing everything off of high school* my reason for hating Highschool was i was never learning anything beneficial. Like now that ive made connections and working i realize that highschool was such a waste. And homework was my worst enemy. Some tell me college is great and nothing like this. However im scared. its a big decision for me, i cant sell my car and get all my **</strong> up there and then decide its not for me and waste the money and come home. </p>
<p>Living there would be killer for me, im just so confused. Im going for a visit this thursday and i guess that will make my decision easier. Just hoping to get some insight from actual college kids. </p>
<p>*again im doing it more as an experience, i know i must sound like a complete dooche for wanting to go for the experience and not work this job some would kill for. But im blessed enough to have this opportunity now or in 4 years when im done with college. So for me it really comes down to living 4 years at college, having a great time, and learning and growing up along the way i hope… Thanks again</p>
<p>College classes are harder and less supervised than HS. You will have to do tons of readings, write papers, and show up for exams totally prepared, without a teacher nagging you to do it. Do you think you are motivated and self-disciplined enough to handle all the work? </p>
<p>There will be temptations every night of alcohol, drugs, and girls. Plenty of bros will be living the hardcore party life, and will flunk out in a semester or two. Do you have the strength to say no to some fun and go to the library to work? At a big school like CU there will be no one to urge you to do homework and pass classes. </p>
<p>You need to read carefully the curriculum requirements for your chosen major, there may be two years of general classes before you even get to your main interest. The doubts you have now about your readiness to succeed at college are red flags. To do well in school you will need huge motivation and self-control. If you aren’t ready for the commitment, work a few more years until you know you are ready, willing, and able to succeed.</p>
) and re thinking life. </p>