Melissa, 18, from the Bronx, asks. life is so difficult, i cant say i had a bad life but i could say that my life was very challenging... but the only reason why it was challenging is because i put myself in that position... i struggled in h.s a whole lot... not knowing what the consiquences was gonna be like... now here i am while all my friends went off and graduated... im still sitting here in hs.... but i am doing a much better job now... i really want to make something for myself... but its as if im alone... because nobody in my family made it out of h.s. and i dont want to end up like them... the thing is im afraid because i dont have that push... like i have all sorts of support but nobody knos the pressure and stress i went through and still is going through with being in h.s. still.... now my thing is college... how do i get started... i couldnt get out of h.s. on time how im supposed to do college?? im afraid because i really want to go to college and become a nurse but i think ima end up messing up like i did in h.s... now im already messing up because its December and i still havent even applied to college... i havent even taken my S.A.T. what am i supposed to do if i cant go to college??
Well Melissa, Im glad that this is something your concerned about. Not many teens seem to understand the importance of an education. I for one can honestly say I have in some way, walked in your shoes. I too struggle with school, like me, I find that you have difficulties allowing yourself to move forward on your own. Like many teens, you feel that you need a push from someone, not realizing that you already have the push you need. Your push are the things you don't want & do want. You want to get out of H.s, you want to go to college, and you want to become a nurse, that is all the push you need. If you don't want to be like the people in your family, then you know the next step, will be college. You also mentioned messing up in school, well hunny, learn from that mistake, know that you want better & strive for it. I always say college is going nowhere, it will always be there, it is never too late to apply, it is never to late to attend. You can still take your S.A.T's, find out from a school councelor about upcoming test dates, apply, and study. You can go to college, but if you decide not to just yet then you need to figure out what you want. I think that college is a great idea hunny, but if you think that maybe it isn't for you, which I hope you don't make that decision too fast, but again, if you don't want to go in right away or at all, find ways to stay active. Join a community activity, work, or start your own community activity. Make a difference in your life and the life of others. You can do anything. =)
I hope I have helped answer your question. Feel free to keep in touch & GOOD LUCK.
