Hi y'all! I'm a 22-year-old who is trying to better myself, but I'm not really sure what the right way to go about it is, given my situation. I would love any advice you can throw my way! I was homeschooled and had a lot of trouble with school. I have a lot of basic knowledge, and while officially I have a high school degree, I didn't get enough education after middle school. So I don't know much biology, have large gaps in history and math, and have a decently solid understanding of English.
Never had that high school experience. I'm worried that when I go back to college, I'll lack the skills to succeed and throw the money that I've worked hard for the past few years down the drain. I also don't know what I want to do in college; I just want to generally expand my mind. So that leads me back to high school.
To me, it makes a lot of sense. It will be a lot cheaper, give me a lot of general knowledge, and will be a good starting point. But mentioning this, some people think it's a waste of time. And I know that education is never a waste of time, but I do take their meaning. From what I've heard, a lot of people don't learn much in high school because it's mostly that basic information. It will further divide me from the average student, which is something I definitely want to avoid. And it will ultimately hold me back yet another year from getting a degree and later, a career.
I guess I'm just getting cold feet about the whole thing, but I know I can't just stay where I am. Any advice on my situation, tips on each path, or even personal experiences really help. Thanks ya'll!
TL:DR
Not sure whether to go back to high school, slightly overqualified, or go to college, underqualified
Submitted June 28, 2025 at 12:58PM by 224snug https://ift.tt/TwtaV2B