It’s begun. I turned 18 (actually it began when I turned 17). The questions.
“What are you doing for your future?” “What will you do when you graduate?” “Where will you be going to college?” “What are you going to do as a career?”
Who Asks?
People don’t mean anything. But it’s a conversation starter. Most of the time people rarely want to know what I plan to do for college, but it’s a way to start a conversation. They ask assuming I’ll tell them I’ll be attending one of the local community or private colleges. I’m asked by relatives, church friends, close friends, strangers.
What do I plan to do?
My decision about my future was not based on peer pressure, or biased opinions. It was based on much prayer. With my parents help and input, I weighed several options. (those will be shared in the next post) and chose one simple plan. I plan to get a Bachelors Degree through Distance Learning. (I’ll share the details of this in a future post). What this means is, I plan to get a degree without stepping foot in my graduating college. It’s “non-traditional”
What to Say?
So, when someone asks you a question about college and they expect a “traditional” answer, what do you say? First of all remember Humility. A humble and kind answer turns away an angry and hostile answer. Humble yourself and pray for a encouraging explanation to share with them. Second, be truthful and stand firm for your decision. Explain simply and clearly exactly what the “non-traditional” method means. This helps clear up a lot of myths and assumptions about this way of learning.
Conclusion:
When all is said and done, it is your life. Some choose to go to college, some choose to stay home. If you have chosen to stay home AND get a college degree, you are up against some powerful opposition. But your a pioneer going through some uncharted land.
Stay strong, keep your powder dry, and may God bless you!