<p>As an "adult learner" - I'll offer another perspective.</p>
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<p>I didn't get my degree until I was 40 years old. I did have some basic classes I took early on - but never finished - once I did, it made sense and has help my career immensely.</p>
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<p>Why does she have to go to college right away ? Her credits don't expire - what about suggesting a 2 or 3 year stint in the military? Doesn't have to be Army or Marines - it could be Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard.</p>
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When she goes down, they have to take an ASVAB test (at least they did when I was in) - this is a vocational aptitude test that will help guide her.</p>
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While in, she'll get a few years older and wiser - she'll have a better understanding of who she really is (especially be sheltered) and she'll have a better direction in what she wants to do.</p>
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<p>I am not suggesting the reserves or the NG - I'm suggesting Active Duty Regular Enlistment.</p>
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<p>Or - a year in the peace corps - they still have that, right?</p>
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<p>I had a similar discussion with my niece about her future - she was 'sheltered'; she got no guidance from her parents; and she was trying to figure out what to do. And though my advise to her was slightly different - she's did take my advise and is now doing what she loves in Seattle - (Music Industry )....</p>
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<p>College for what she was doing wouldn't get her the exposure and experience she's now getting - in time, she'll go back to school and finish what she is lacking - but for a 26 year old, she's doing pretty good out there.</p>
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<p>FWIW</p>
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<p>I didn't get my degree until I was 40 years old. I did have some basic classes I took early on - but never finished - once I did, it made sense and has help my career immensely.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Why does she have to go to college right away ? Her credits don't expire - what about suggesting a 2 or 3 year stint in the military? Doesn't have to be Army or Marines - it could be Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard.</p>
<p><br>
When she goes down, they have to take an ASVAB test (at least they did when I was in) - this is a vocational aptitude test that will help guide her.</p>
<p><br>
While in, she'll get a few years older and wiser - she'll have a better understanding of who she really is (especially be sheltered) and she'll have a better direction in what she wants to do.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I am not suggesting the reserves or the NG - I'm suggesting Active Duty Regular Enlistment.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Or - a year in the peace corps - they still have that, right?</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I had a similar discussion with my niece about her future - she was 'sheltered'; she got no guidance from her parents; and she was trying to figure out what to do. And though my advise to her was slightly different - she's did take my advise and is now doing what she loves in Seattle - (Music Industry )....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>College for what she was doing wouldn't get her the exposure and experience she's now getting - in time, she'll go back to school and finish what she is lacking - but for a 26 year old, she's doing pretty good out there.</p>
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<p>FWIW</p>
