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Hi, I am a 31-year-old Swedish girl but I have lived in the states now for 9 years. I have no collage education. All I have is a HS diploma from Sweden. I have worked retail for the last 8 years and I can't stand it anymore. I need to go back to school. I would love to get a BA in HR-Management. My concerns are however this, I am really bad in Math and reading and writing English. I understand everything people say but I don't think I could write a collage paper or what you now call it. Math has always been very hard and I am worried that I will not pass the English and Math classes?
I really want to do this but I am truly scared. Are there any of you who been in my situation that can give me some advise.
I haven't been in your exact situation, but I did return to college at the age of 34 (I worked in retail for 3 years - I know how you feel!! ).
Here are some ideas that hopefully will help you:
1) Start slow. Consider starting at a community college where the classes will be less rigourous and the students are catered to (in a good way!) more than at a large university.
2) Wherever you go, they'll have math classes at all levels, and there will be tutors - maybe even free ones! - to help you.
3) If you think you are going to need to put extra time into your classes because of the language barriers, take a lighter load - consider going to school part time.
Best of all - your motivation will carry you through!! You sound like you really really want a degree, and us adult students are better organized and more mature - it makes college SO MUCH easier than at age 18. Heck, I wish I had never gone when I was 18 and just started at your age!
Find out what support services are available at your school - tutoring, advisors, etc. There are people there to help you!
I think the best thing to do is to prepare yourself with some additional ESL classes to reinforce your fluency with English.
And, as far as math goes, see if you can find tutoring, or even try some computer programs. I think that, now that you're an adult, you'll be surprised at how much better you are with math.
I haven't been in your exact situation, but I did return to college at the age of 34 (I worked in retail for 3 years - I know how you feel!! ).
Here are some ideas that hopefully will help you:
1) Start slow. Consider starting at a community college where the classes will be less rigourous and the students are catered to (in a good way!) more than at a large university.
2) Wherever you go, they'll have math classes at all levels, and there will be tutors - maybe even free ones! - to help you.
3) If you think you are going to need to put extra time into your classes because of the language barriers, take a lighter load - consider going to school part time.
Best of all - your motivation will carry you through!! You sound like you really really want a degree, and us adult students are better organized and more mature - it makes college SO MUCH easier than at age 18. Heck, I wish I had never gone when I was 18 and just started at your age!
Find out what support services are available at your school - tutoring, advisors, etc. There are people there to help you!
Good luck!
Thank you so much for you answer, it makes me feel really good. Thanks
Congratulations to you - remember this ... Never be afraid when it comes to education - you sound like someone who really wants to succeed and you will. There are many resources available to you. You may have to work a little harder but you will succeed. You are to be commended!!!
Hi, I am a 31-year-old Swedish girl but I have lived in the states now for 9 years. I have no collage education. All I have is a HS diploma from Sweden. I have worked retail for the last 8 years and I can't stand it anymore. I need to go back to school. I would love to get a BA in HR-Management. My concerns are however this, I am really bad in Math and reading and writing English. I understand everything people say but I don't think I could write a collage paper or what you now call it. Math has always been very hard and I am worried that I will not pass the English and Math classes?
I really want to do this but I am truly scared. Are there any of you who been in my situation that can give me some advise.
Thank you in advance
I like the idea of a 2 + 2. In Maine, many of the community colleges have agreements with the university system where students start at the community college then transfer the credits to the university. The programs are aligned so students simply continue on. The high school I teach at is also aligned with a community college where the high school students take classes and get college credit. Works very well.
Start slow - perhaps 2 courses. I think attending some adult ed classes would be a benefit too. There are math and english classes offered for very small fees. I always thought adult ed classes were for losers, but have discovered the opposite to be true. They are fun, laid back, and extremely beneficial. I have taken a dozen classes now at our local school such as photography, investing, computers, small business and electricity.
Lastly - just do it. While I went to college right out of high school, MANY of the people in my program where in their 30's and 40's. Out of a group of 25 or so in my program, there were 3 or 4 that were 18. The rest were much older. Nobody will care that you might be older than the typical college student.
i have a manufactuing back ground. been out of work for about three years now,argg! i am 45 and need to go back to school.and i am scared @!%$less about it. i was never a good student. and the thing i am scared most about is failing! i guess i have said all i have to say exept good luck.
i'll pray for your sucess.
Community college is a good option. And most college offer tutors, and writing labs, so someone can review your papers and help you make any corrections needed. Just don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, because there is nothing wrong with needing help.
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