Have you ever wondered why it is they make you take classes in your native language? I don’t mean why all your classes are in your native language (for those smart arses out there), but why do they make you take classes in how to speak and write your native language. One would think that would be inherent since it *is* your native language after all. Oh well, I suppose the problem lies in the fact that someone, somewhere along the line decided that there were certain rules that went along with the speaking and writing of each language and that everyone should conform to those rules. Just like everything else. LOL

I often wonder why it is that we don’t get to choose what classes we take in school based on our interests. I’m being completely serious here. I don’t mean that we shouldn’t have the kids take classes in math, English, science, etc, but that we should start tailoring classes to kids’ interests and possible career path choices when they are younger, not waiting until they are in high school to figure it out.

I remember trying to tell my teachers and guidance counselors what I wanted to do when I was younger (for those who are curious, I always tried to tell people that I was going to be a teacher) but when I finally got to high school and I told my guidance counselors what I wanted to do, I was told I wouldn’t be suited for that type of job. So I changed my mind and found something else I would be interested in (respiratory therapy) and was told that I wouldn’t be suited for that job either.

I was literally told by my guidance counselor that I would not be suited to any job that basically did not involve me wearing a uniform with a name tag – in fact, at one point, she even told me not to worry about going to college that it wouldn’t be of any use to me as I’d never finish.

The funny thing is, I’m rolling right along with college, I’ve completed ten classes so far, am in the midst of two classes, and have at least eight more classes after these two to complete before I’m finished. I need 60 credits to graduate and I’ve completed 30. I am halfway to my degree credits requirement. However, I will say that I am considering other career options as far as my Bachelor’s degree is concerned.

But that will be figured out when I am closer to graduating with my Associate’s degree. I first want to get this degree and see what my student debt level is – then I will decide if I want to continue at this time or not.

How long did it take you to figure out what you wanted to do?

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