To the High School and College Drop Outs Here....

[Julianking93]

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What you should have done was try and kick there asses at every turn. And I mean something like in the middle of the hall or class you should have just gone up to them and sucker punched them. That way when the bullies give you a much worse beating that some "responsible adult" would realise there wallet was on the line.(Please note I've had no expeirence with bullies in real life)

And dropping out of school doesn't really matter as long as you continue learning through books and other means.

Well, I actually did beat the shit out of the main kid who bullied me the most on my last day.

Went up behind him while he was drinking from a water fountain, grabbed his stupid emo hipster hair cut and slammed him teeth first into the metal faucet.

That was a fun day.

 

[Julianking93]

Plus, I have recently been offered the chance to go to college abroad which is something I'm most likely going to do, so yes, it has worked out for the best.

Hey, where are you going to study? I'm actually doing the same thing right now.

I'm not 100% sure on that yet.

I'm thinking Italy or something like that. Definitely somewhere in Europe.

The person who offered me the chance to do that actually suggested going to Japan and teaching English considering how much I love Japanese culture, but since I'm already somewhat fluent in Italian and German, I'll stick with those for now.

Where are you going?

 

[Doclector]

Okay, I didn't drop out when I was bullied, but I can sure as hell tell you I wish I did. All those certificates which I could've gotten later at some short course, wasn't anywhere near worth the mark my experiences left on me. You can get those certificates later, but you can never get back your childhood, your very innocence in thinking that there's no such thing as evil people. Now, all that's left of my childhood is bad memories and nightmares.

Of course, I don't know where I'd be otherwise. dropping out's a lot less tolerated in england, doesn't matter whether staying there risked your very life, it still bears a mark of shame. I guess at the end of the day, what's done is done, and if you think you took the wrong path, all you can do is salvage what you can and move on.

 

[superbatranger]

Plus, I have recently been offered the chance to go to college abroad which is something I'm most likely going to do, so yes, it has worked out for the best.

Hey, where are you going to study? I'm actually doing the same thing right now.

I'm not 100% sure on that yet.

I'm thinking Italy or something like that. Definitely somewhere in Europe.

The person who offered me the chance to do that actually suggested going to Japan and teaching English considering how much I love Japanese culture, but since I'm already somewhat fluent in Italian and German, I'll stick with those for now.

Where are you going?

I'm studying in Costa Rica for around 2 years, then I'm going to go back to Texas to continue studying. At least, that's the plan.

 

[Julianking93]

I'm studying in Costa Rica for around 2 years, then I'm going to go back to Texas to continue studying. At least, that's the plan.

Costa Rica, hm?

I remember my 6th grade science teacher came from there and would always talk about how cool it is.

How is it?

 

[Irridium]

Because its still just a vauge idea. Still, seems like there a lot more Chicago 'Pists than I knew about. We could have a really good turn out.

And you have to pick now to be in Greece. Right when I get back to my dad's house back in Chicago.

Bastard.

OT: I stuck through it. After hearing what you went through though I probably would have dropped out as well. And since you seem to be a lot better off, then hell yeah you made the right choice.

 

[Kragg]

Who would bully you furburt, Your way too cool, and have a magical staff.

Pretty much the entire school, sadly. I was a bit of a social pariah.

probably most people with over 15k posts here ;p no offence <3

 

[Kragg]

Plus, I have recently been offered the chance to go to college abroad which is something I'm most likely going to do, so yes, it has worked out for the best.

Hey, where are you going to study? I'm actually doing the same thing right now.

I'm not 100% sure on that yet.

I'm thinking Italy or something like that. Definitely somewhere in Europe.

The person who offered me the chance to do that actually suggested going to Japan and teaching English considering how much I love Japanese culture, but since I'm already somewhat fluent in Italian and German, I'll stick with those for now.

Where are you going?

where in america do you learn german and italian before college? Oo

 

[CarpathianMuffin]

I've thought about it several times. Last year I was so depressed by high school that some days I just didn't go on many occasions. I wasn't bullied, ridiculed, or failing anything. I just couldn't take it for a good week or so, and for a good time afterwards. If this coming year weren't my senior year, I'd actually consider doing so and getting my GED later.

The depression still goes on, and I don't know if I can handle another round like that, but y'know it's my last year and I'm not going to college right afterwards. I figure I can handle one more year.

I'm not going to give my opinion on you leaving. You obviously stand by it, and I respect you for that, and I know that for some people high school doesn't work. It doesn't for me.

 

[Julianking93]

where in america do you learn german and italian before college? Oo

My mum's friend taught me German and I kinda taught myself Italian through books and...well more books

 

[Timeslament]

Ahh there were things i loved about school and hated about it, Im fresh to the drop out scene,getting my GED instead, I was actually very close to graduating just a few credits off, but things in my life were going to shit, fast. To say in the least my home life is hell, oh i have both parents in a loving relationship but alas that doesn't make them good at raising children, hell im moving to another state and getting my GED there, but now I feel like im complaining so hay time will tell and all i can do is try.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

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A while ago, I started thinking about what if things had gone a bit differently. What if I had taken the opposite choice in my dilemma almost 3 years ago?

I'm referring to my decision to drop out of high school.

When I was a little over 14, I began high school and while I didn't want it to end up as a cliche story of "Nerd get's bullied" it indeed did turn out that way. Almost everyday from the very start, I was ridiculed, beaten, psychologically tormented and didn't have a single friend.

So, after about 5 months of putting up with that shit, I left. I just said "Fuck it" and got the hell out of there.

I only recently began to question my decision and wonder if it was the right thing to do.

Though, I will always stand by my decision to leave as I couldn't cope with what was going on on a daily basis, but I can't help but wonder if overall I made the wrong decision.

So my question is to you drop outs; Do you think you made the right choice to leave?

This is a question aimed at any and all high school or college drop outs who may be here on the Escapist. Your age doesn't matter, what year you dropped out doesn't matter. Only that you indeed did decide to quit school in either high school or College.

Also, even if you didn't drop out, feel free to comment on the subject itself.

I'm sorry to hear that you felt you had to drop out of High School. I'm glad that you've taken a big step in deciding to go to College

In anycase, I recently got a full-time gob as a cook at Pizza Hut after I graduated at the end of June. I've since realized that although I hated many aspects of my school, I would be in deep trouble if I hadn't stuck around.

The university reviewing my application at the moment probably wouldn't have even looked at it if I hadn't graduated. I am pursuing a field that doesn't really need anything I was taught at during High School but it is a well known fact that these schools pick graduates first, drop outs last.

Back to the Pizza Hut angle, I've discovered I hate 9-5 cooking jobs. Too much stress but I'll keep going for the money. It was when I thought "think of the money" I also realized that this wasn't the life I wanted. I was always interested in video production but had I not graduated, I may be stuck working for minimum wage.

I wish you good fortune in your quest to get more education. From your previous posts (I see your name and avatar a lot around here ) I have decided that you are an intelligent individual. I hope that bureaucracy doesn't get in your way as you try to improve your life.

 

[Julianking93]

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Well I'm sorry to hear about your stressful job.

I understand that even a job that sounds almost minimalistic in a way can be overly stressful especially for one who can't cope well with high levels of anxiety.

I myself had a job at a local organic food store as a cashier for about 3 weeks and I absolutely hated it. Even that was too stressful for me and it didn't help that my boss was a complete *****.

Though it's good to hear you are indeed further pursuing your ultimate career goal. Hopefully you will get the job and you will have a prosperous life.

 

[superbatranger]

I'm studying in Costa Rica for around 2 years, then I'm going to go back to Texas to continue studying. At least, that's the plan.

Costa Rica, hm?

I remember my 6th grade science teacher came from there and would always talk about how cool it is.

How is it?

It's actually pretty nice. My family is from here, so it's not like I'm venturing into unknown territory. I only have but a few complaints. Costa Rica is expensive. Movies sometimes take up to 4-6 months to be released. The goddamn rainy season. Minor complaints at best. Other than that, I would definitely recommend coming here for a vacation. Hell, you know how old people retire to Florida? Apparently a lot of them retire here, as well.

In fact, I heard that Costa Rica is the most visited country in Central America in terms of tourism. Almost every time I came here to visit family, there were more tourists on the plane than there where Costa Ricans. If I remember, we had over 2 million tourists back in 2008.

 

[Frostwhisper21]

For such a simple achievement it's rather worth it. It's 4 years of basically the easiest thing in your working life. High-school is simple if you actually try, or if the other students are the problem, just home-school it. I don't think anyway other than literally retarded kids is physically incapable of passing high-school. Struggling maybe, but everyone can pass.

College yeah, that's not for everyone. A really expensive investment that you can possibly drop out of is not worth it for the non-school-oriented.

But high-school, i just don't see how anyone can fail or drop-out because of anything beyond choice. I mean if you have a really really good business idea then okay, but the likelihood of one's success being greater without a diploma is much lower statistically speaking.

 

[fuhier]

*kind of the oppsite end of the glass here*

But i thought high school was simple as hell. But i have a distant advantage *being im 6'3 250 pounds of muscle wear death metal t shirts and am known/have beat the hell out of a lot of people* but when i was in high school i did see people who had problems like you. Most of them just sucked it up or they left like you did. Honestly from still talking to those people your decision is the best. Abiet some places look down*or some people* on people who have G.E.D's but i think psychologically * and some physically* so in the end and in your case you made the right decision. But you could have stayed maybe made some friends or got back a those people you never know life's weird. But at least your making the effort to better yourself which i say good job

 

[arsenicCatnip]

Julian, get your ass back to school or I'll come over there and kick it.

It's not worth it. I know people that have dropped out, the only ones that really made the right choice are those who simply aren't school oriented and do badly in class. I have the feeling you're not like them, go back.

Hey, I'm coming to Chicago in a few weeks, so you won't come down here


Seriously though, I am going to college, so I'm not just completely quitting school altogether.

Well that's good!

When are you coming to Chicago, I hope I'll be back in the states by then.

You live in Chicago?
I live near Chicago .

ZOMG

We're planing a Chicago Escapism. Probably to a Bulls game sometime next year. You should, like, come. Like.

Why was I not informed of this?

As for me, dropping out is pretty much impossible at my school. We have like a .12% drop out rate and they'd kiss any student's ass who threatened to drop out.

Because its still just a vauge idea. Still, seems like there a lot more Chicago 'Pists than I knew about. We could have a really good turn out.

And you have to pick now to be in Greece. Right when I get back to my dad's house back in Chicago.

Bastard.

So many Chicago 'Pists... Wow, I'll actually have more people that I kinda know out there when I move than I expected.

OT: I made it through high school when nobody really expected me to (and graduated on time, dammit, 3rd in my class of 20). However, I dropped out of college after a few months, and while I don't really regret it, I feel like I did make a mistake.

Allow me to explain: At the time I started college, I'd just been thrown out of my house by a mentally unstable mother, and spent 6 weeks in another state just to be away from her (and, let's face it, I was pretty unstable myself). When I came back, I had no money for even the most basic school supplies, and since FAFSA didn't go through for me (because mom screwed up), I had NOTHING. No bedding, no books, no nothing.

I tried to get through, but I didn't have the necessary things for classes or even day to day living. And when mom called, suicidal and crazy, I had to leave and take care of her.

Leaving school was a good thing because I couldn't succeed with what I had. But coming back led me to a lot of bad choices... which led me to a new life and the prospect of a new school accepting me.

So yeah. I think you should at least get your GED, Julian (my little brother got his, and he's never been happier). You're an intelligent guy, and I know you can make it.

 

[skitzo van]

I've considered it many times (Yay for American education! /sarcasm), but I went to Musicians Institute for a summer program, I found out in order to get in full time I have to get an academic recommendation, which are easy as hell to get, so I just have to shut up, pull through and do my time till I reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Also, the highschool I'm going to attend has a new education program, and isn't funded by the government, so I really can't ***** anymore.

 

[BaldursBananaSoap]

I'm not exactly super smart, but staying on has got me further than some friends who dropped out. The all work in retail stores full time.