I'm sorry if I sound really stupid. I just don't know anything about what college is like, how to apply, if I need to take an undergraduate program first, and how to get financial aid. I know I'm asking a lot and I'm so sorry but if you have any advice please share it with me. It would mean a lot thank you
I want to be a zoologist, but none of my family went to college. I need advice on how to get starte?
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- 3+ months ago by alleycat99
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- family, college, program, advice, undergraduate
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Going to college right now is a stupid thing to do because it is not worth what it costs. Get a simple job and a cheap pad within walking distance. That is so you don't have to waste your money on transportation. Save half of everything you earn. Yes, half. To start, keep your savings in gold or silver coins which you do not store in anybody else's vault. (IOW hide them at home.) Spend your evenings studying investment books at the public library. When you are smart enough then you can make other investments. If you earn ten bux an hour and save half, in only ten years you will have A HUNDRED THOUSAND BUX not counting interest or capital gains or paper profits: only principle. There is no other plan that will give you a net worth above zero in only ten years. And there is no school that will teach you any such thing.
Does this plan work? Andrew Carnegie worked five years, saved his wages, and then put it all into a tech stock: telegraph. You might have heard the name. His hobby was building concert halls and libraries.
The first thing you need to do is get on Google. Look into some community colleges in your area. When you get to their website you can usually request information which will tell you the programs they offer and usually how much tuition costs. Your next step is to apply for FAFSA, you can do this online and it will start to determine what kind of federal loans you qualify for. Then when you find a college you want to look into call them to speak with an advisor. They usually will give you a tour of the school and can explain their programs in more depth. Colleges usually will help you get financial aid set up and all the specifics. College is worth your time and you should always follow your dreams no matter how hard. I hope this helps!