•1:15 PM
There has been something gnawing at my mind lately. Some of you know I spent three semesters at a local Bible college. For the most part I do not regret this time. I learned a lot and made some great friends. What I do regret though is the debt I went into to attend this college. I look back and think that I have to pay all of this money back and for what? I have no degree from there. I did obtain some knowledge but seriously, is it worth that much? Don't get me wrong now, it's a good school. The teachers are awesome and the other students are wonderful for the most part.
My problem is in the fact that I reached a part where I had to decide on work or school. I have a family to provide for so I had to choose work. No big surprise in that choice. What amazed me though was how quickly the faculty and administration was willing to see me walk out the door. I had maintained a 4.0 GPA for these three semesters and thought for sure I would received some type of help to keep me there. Now, I am facing repayment and on top of that my withdrawal left me owing the school money. So, I can't transfer nor can I start over anywhere else due to this debt. It just really frustrates me.
Please do not take this as bitterness but take it as a lesson learned. Please, and I repeat please, if you must take out student loans to reach your goals of higher education make sure you can not only complete it but that your career will pay these payments. After all, you are looking at 10 years of payments on most student loans.
Peace Out!
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