Comments on: Should an 18 Year Old Really Know What They’re Going to Do For the Rest of Their Life? http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/ The silent majority speaks up Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:26:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Should an 18 Year Old Really Know What They’re Going to Do For the Rest of Their Life? http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1259 Should an 18 Year Old Really Know What They’re Going to Do For the Rest of Their Life? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:55:05 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1259 [...] By November, I’ve mastered the art of listing all my ten colleges in one breath in order of preference. From Bryn Mawr and NYU to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.* [...] [...] By November, I’ve mastered the art of listing all my ten colleges in one breath in order of preference. From Bryn Mawr and NYU to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.* [...] ]]> By: Andrea http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1213 Andrea Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:04:02 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1213 People always change their minds. It's never certain what someone will do. So, it really isn't UNFAIR that they are making you decide what you want to do for the rest of your life......it's just cruel. People always change their minds. It’s never certain what someone will do. So, it really isn’t UNFAIR that they are making you decide what you want to do for the rest of your life......it’s just cruel. ]]> By: Diana http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1211 Diana Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:02:21 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1211 its hard to decide what you want to do at 18. . . its hard at any age. :( its hard to decide what you want to do at 18. . . its hard at any age. :( ]]> By: Melii http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1080 Melii Wed, 28 May 2008 00:57:34 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1080 You speak what is on my mind. Unlike you, i am a sophmore in high school yet like you, i'm into the same subjects. This is because I feel that i must try and research what i want to do now and where it is want to go at this moment because of how hard life is getting out there.. I mean, have you seen how the economy is crashing and by God, THE GAS? What that is, is a wake up call for those who didn't have their eyes open to the reality of how hard life is going to hit us once we get into college. Depending on who pays for your college, gas, and living arrangements ranging from rich or struggling parents to those students who must work full-time or those who work part- time so that they may have time to cram so that they may also survive academically, i mean.. it's not easy. Um.. lost my trail of though.. Anyways, just wanted to let you know that i feel your stress and i wish you luck in the future so that you may find your calling of career/college. You speak what is on my mind.
Unlike you, i am a sophmore in high school yet like you, i’m into the same subjects. This is because I feel that i must try and research what i want to do now and where it is want to go at this moment because of how hard life is getting out there.. I mean, have you seen how the economy is crashing and by God, THE GAS? What that is, is a wake up call for those who didn’t have their eyes open to the reality of how hard life is going to hit us once we get into college. Depending on who pays for your college, gas, and living arrangements ranging from rich or struggling parents to those students who must work full-time or those who work part- time so that they may have time to cram so that they may also survive academically, i mean.. it’s not easy.

Um.. lost my trail of though..

Anyways, just wanted to let you know that i feel your stress and i wish you luck in the future so that you may find your calling of career/college.

]]> By: More on Contributing « Reveal Ties http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1023 More on Contributing « Reveal Ties Sat, 03 May 2008 17:27:02 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1023 [...] difficult for teenagers to know what they would like to do the rest of their lives. It was difficult for my students to imagine themselves in the future, this is the reason why some [...] [...] difficult for teenagers to know what they would like to do the rest of their lives. It was difficult for my students to imagine themselves in the future, this is the reason why some [...] ]]> By: Angus http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1020 Angus Thu, 01 May 2008 15:53:02 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-1020 First of all, I want to say that I am very fortunate. This issue did not bother me. At least not for a very long time. I had a choice between majoring in law or in business. Soon, I realized that although I like arguing against people, but I am not going to be a strong lawyer because of language ability. Having understand that, I decided to explore what business world is like. Therefore, I became one and the only one member of economic class during my choice period. Finally, I found that dealing with numbers and businesses is where I enjoy the most. To be honest, I do not know the answer to the concern. I admit that the process of choosing what one is going to do for rest of his or her life is not easy and sometimes it can even get pretty annoying. However, this is a process that everyone has to experience IF one wants to survive in the society, just that some people can find the answer faster then the others do. Finally, I believe what you are going to major in for undergraduate and graduate school does not necessary mean you have to stuck with that major for the rest of your life. In fact, you can probably go into any career without the knowledge that is needed, because the company is possibly going to train you and make you to be the profession of that job. Also, the world is changing so fast, there are millions of "uncreated" jobs that is waiting for people to explore and invent. I still see a lot of opportunities around the world. First of all, I want to say that I am very fortunate. This issue did not bother me. At least not for a very long time. I had a choice between majoring in law or in business. Soon, I realized that although I like arguing against people, but I am not going to be a strong lawyer because of language ability. Having understand that, I decided to explore what business world is like. Therefore, I became one and the only one member of economic class during my choice period. Finally, I found that dealing with numbers and businesses is where I enjoy the most.

To be honest, I do not know the answer to the concern. I admit that the process of choosing what one is going to do for rest of his or her life is not easy and sometimes it can even get pretty annoying. However, this is a process that everyone has to experience IF one wants to survive in the society, just that some people can find the answer faster then the others do.

Finally, I believe what you are going to major in for undergraduate and graduate school does not necessary mean you have to stuck with that major for the rest of your life. In fact, you can probably go into any career without the knowledge that is needed, because the company is possibly going to train you and make you to be the profession of that job. Also, the world is changing so fast, there are millions of “uncreated” jobs that is waiting for people to explore and invent. I still see a lot of opportunities around the world.

]]> By: Flicka Mawa http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-994 Flicka Mawa Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:12:37 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-994 I think that you're taking them too seriously. Maybe I'm different from the older generations who might be asking that question, but if I ask that of someone I meet it's only because I'm interested in what they want to learn and what their interests are, not because I expect them to know and stick with it already at this point in their lives. Also, I just wanted to note that it's not as you described for everyone your age across the country. In less affluent communities, the question may not even be asked by friends and family members, let alone every adult you meet. The fact that so many people in your life are encouraging you to go to college and you even mention graduate school as though it's a given. I'm not saying your problems aren't real, because the pressure on the children and teenagers from the affluent towns and the private schools is immense and unhealthy. I'm just asking you to recognize that they aren't universal, that maybe the adults are just trying to encourage you to follow your interests. I think that you’re taking them too seriously. Maybe I’m different from the older generations who might be asking that question, but if I ask that of someone I meet it’s only because I’m interested in what they want to learn and what their interests are, not because I expect them to know and stick with it already at this point in their lives.

Also, I just wanted to note that it’s not as you described for everyone your age across the country. In less affluent communities, the question may not even be asked by friends and family members, let alone every adult you meet. The fact that so many people in your life are encouraging you to go to college and you even mention graduate school as though it’s a given. I’m not saying your problems aren’t real, because the pressure on the children and teenagers from the affluent towns and the private schools is immense and unhealthy. I’m just asking you to recognize that they aren’t universal, that maybe the adults are just trying to encourage you to follow your interests.

]]> By: Ben Overmyer http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-993 Ben Overmyer Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:05:41 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-993 Labreyah, while I admire your enthusiasm, it's probably a good idea not use to "txtspeak" here. You don't need to use perfect English, but at least try and use real words! Labreyah, while I admire your enthusiasm, it’s probably a good idea not use to “txtspeak” here. You don’t need to use perfect English, but at least try and use real words! ]]> By: labreyah http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-992 labreyah Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:17:40 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-992 agree with ahamds idea alot of 18 really dont know what they want 2 be wen they grow up it takes time 4 pllz to realize what they realli want in life. i am in the 8th but ihave alot of things i wwant 2 accomplish in the future!!!!!!! agree with ahamds idea alot of 18 really dont know what they want 2 be wen they grow up it takes time 4 pllz to realize what they realli want in life. i am in the 8th but ihave alot of things i wwant 2 accomplish in the future!!!!!!! ]]> By: labreyah http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-991 labreyah Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:16:26 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/04/18yrlife/#comment-991 i agree with ahamds idea alot of 18 really dont know what they want 2 be wen they grow up it takes time 4 pllz to realize what they realli want in life. i am in the 8th but i alot of things i watn 2 accomplish in the future!!!!!!! i agree with ahamds idea alot of 18 really dont know what they want 2 be wen they grow up it takes time 4 pllz to realize what they realli want in life. i am in the 8th but i alot of things i watn 2 accomplish in the future!!!!!!! ]]>