Right on, Bruh. Much support and respect for your decision to get further education. There's no such thing as too much education, black fam!
It's never too Late for a BLACK MAN to go to COLLEGE
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Right on, Bruh. Much support and respect for your decision to get further education. There's no such thing as too much education, black fam!
Thanks, Chris. Bump for black education.
Bump for black self-advancement. If yall agree, post your comments here.
I got a technology job as a temp and when it came time to talk permanent positions and salary, they PLAYED me out. I said ok fukk u! (They did finally make me permanent but...) I enrolled in Devry the next month. I've been in for a year and it FLEW by. That little interaction was a wake-up call.
Good shit, fellas. I'm 22 and have been slightly depressed lately, due to only having three credits to my name. I'm trying to go back, but damn, times are hard right now. No car, shitty job, bills on top of that, and the nearest community college is a two-hour bus ride away.
Only YOU can advance yourself...
Simple just take online courses.A lot of community colleges are now offering them to help people out who either can't commute or don't have enough time.
But those three credits can quickly turn into 30.Shit last summer I had a class but had zero credits because tha class wasn't a credited course.Now I will have 30 credits once I'm done with my 3 summer classes just a year later.Time flies just get your plan in order and start taking classes and you'll be done in no time.I know all to well about shitty jobs thats why my ass is in school now.
look at your sig and laugh
because you have a degree doesn't mean your going to get a job
Ive seen cats in they 30's at my school and i saw a woman that was like 50 in my speech class. Ive been at my school for 5 years(im 22) and people just tell me as long as u finish thats wat matters. got 95 credits need 123 to graduate.
For black MEN who want to stand up and get past the ignorance of mofos who (sadly) CHOOSE to stay ignorant... damn. 
When I cut my debt down to 15%, I'll enroll into some community college courses.
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yeah...similar situation...it's crazy cause I'm doing ok financially, as of right now..but the wise ones tell me it's better to have that degree than be without, for when the shit hits the fan..as it already has..my competition in these tough times will be armed with some kind of education and then..I'm getting pushed further back by the younger people..
I'm going back to school, bottom line! It's all about the paper and being gamed up on ya shit!
Bump for the inspiration/motivation alone.....
Great fuckin' post. I've had to deal with naysayers (who live to rain on your parade for the sake of it) since I'll be going back to school in January for Comp Sci. It seems there's never a shortage of fools saying "you're wasting your time", but a serious lack of those saying "Go for it!". I know the degree won't guarantee me a better paying job, but it will give me a better shot at what's available.
I'm wit you fam! I'm starting next month and pursuing a Masters in Computer Science as well.
It might not guarantee me a job but with ALL those computer jobs out there and new ones that will be created....it certainly guarantee's me a better chance.
c/s
I graduated this past March.......
I agree with this....alot of my so called friends would get mad when I wanted to study instead of talking to them on the phone or kicking it.....
I graduated from a 2-year school and hopefully I can get a job so I can go back and get my Bachelor's Degree....
Despite not having a job yet, I still keep myself busy though
List of Projects
1.Working on a game
2.Teaching myself 3ds Max
3.Writing 7 stories
4.Working on 2 comics
5.Reading alot of books
History really is the best study to reward the researcher....
I respect your drive, my man, I'm still working on degree number two...
I am an example of that. I just recently returned to school to finish my Undergrad Degree at the age of 43. We have to do this for ourselves first and secondly for our children.
Great thread 
I WISH I had gone to college at a later age--it would've made me appreciate it more when I first got there. I'm about to be in my last year and I admit, I partied a lot freshman and half of sophomore year and had to bust my ass into near-exhaustion junior year to keep my GPA at a 3.5 to keep scholarships, grants, etc. I'm on my academic grind now though, lol. There was a 65yr old black woman in one of my classes last quarter and she was smart as hell. She schooled everyone, including the professor.
I WISH I had gone to college at a later age--it would've made me appreciate it more when I first got there. I'm about to be in my last year and I admit, I partied a lot freshman and half of sophomore year and had to bust my ass into near-exhaustion junior year to keep my GPA at a 3.5 to keep scholarships, grants, etc. I'm on my academic grind now though, lol. There was a 65yr old black woman in one of my classes last quarter and she was smart as hell. She schooled everyone, including the professor. 
I did Morehouse in 5 years . Worked my way through , had a student loan, and at the end , my pops kicked in and paid my last semester so I could graduate. I'm now a CPA in Atlanta , 90k , plus bonus, my job is 12 minutes from my house and I'm still single , and having the time of my life. Very few things in life can compete with being a single brother in the A. So school worked out for me.
Damn. I just finished the same thing. Took me about 6 months on and off to finish starting with zero credits. Testing out and a few classes. I primarily did it to show my son what can be done when you apply yourself to learning something. He was on that you doing fine without a degree shit. So since he wants to be like me so much, now he has to get one.
Great thread. I'm 46, no college other than a semester of community college right after high school. I went the military route in life and now work overseas. I am very seriously thinking about going to Ohio State in the near future to get a degree. However the purpose for the degree is for not financial reasons. It would be a "check the box" sort thing and I've always wanted to say I am an alumnus of "The Ohio State University"
I see you with that it's never too late to enroll in college or complete your undergraduate degree. Why remove the shame from completing your degree in four years? It took over 4 years (thankfully due to a junior college), but I'm not proud of it. It shows a lack of focus if you're not juggling a full time job, or similar weighty obligations.
Everyone should strive for four years (or less if possible). Would you proudly point out that it took you seven years on a resume? Did it grant you a high GPA because of it? Certain things in life, you want to do and have it behind you.
Great thread. I'm 46, no college other than a semester of community college right after high school. I went the military route in life and now work overseas. I am very seriously thinking about going to Ohio State in the near future to get a degree. However the purpose for the degree is for not financial reasons. It would be a "check the box" sort thing and I've always wanted to say I am an alumnus of "The Ohio State University"
Stop thinking about it. Do it. You'll make it. You seem very focused. Why not study for those CLEP exams to knock out most the prerequisites? Just a thought. Good luck!
Thanks for the words of encouragement oolong tea. I'll look into that CLEP.
That is where it is at. CLEP, DSST, FEMA, GRE all that shit. You can knock out your undergrad easy and go to OSU for grad school. Good luck bruh. Military your most your tests are on the house I believe.
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I worked at this company once. This guy dropped out of high school in 11th grade, and got a GED 10 years later. Went on to become a PhD and a CEO.
His advice to dropouts:
"If you have any street smarts, then you can earn a GED. After that, take one course at a community college. When a job application asks about your education, instead of GED, you can put 'some college'.
"It doesn't matter what course you take, so take something that interests you. With a little luck and a good teacher, you could grow to like it, and learn how to study. That's what happened to me."
Yep: That's the PG County outside DC that you read about on BGOL every week. Notice that he spent four years at a two year college.
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FUCK THAT!! It's not how you get it; it's what you do with it that counts.
Go for it, my brothers (and sisters)!
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