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Managing school during the holidays is hard

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Honestly the holidays stress me out more now that I'm in school. Everyone wants me at every party and dinner but I got f...

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Honest question do employers care if you went back at 40 plus

Been thinking about this too honestly. I'm 42 and honestly employers don't care when you got the degree, they just care ...

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Is community college actually as good as a university

Community college is legit and employers don't care where you started. I went to community college for my first two year...

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Anyone feel like an imposter going back to school

I know this sounds silly but I walked into my first class last week and literally everyone looked like they were twelve....

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How to explain going back to school to your kids

I went back to school when my kids were around that age and honestly the guilt almost killed me. What really helped was ...

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Anyone used a program matching service to find schools

I have found that going back to school as an adult means you need practical tools, not just general advice. My sister me...

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Cheap ways to keep your dog happy and healthy

I have a 4 year old lab mix and I love him to death but dog food and treats are getting expensive. Anyone have tips for ...

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How do I pick a major when I have no idea what I want to do

I know I want to go back to school but I have no clue what to study. I have been a stay at home mom for 12 years and bef...

3 replies Mar 31

How much do I need saved to buy a house realistically

I keep hearing different numbers and it is overwhelming. Some people say 20% down and others say way less. I make about ...

3 replies Mar 29

Scholarships specifically for single moms

Are there scholarships out there specifically for single mothers? I have been looking at the Pell Grant but I want to st...

3 replies Mar 28

Affordable vet care when you are broke

My cat needs to go to the vet but I cannot afford the $200 visit right now. I feel terrible but between school and bills...

3 replies Mar 27

Can I go to school if I do not have a GED

I dropped out in 10th grade and I never got my GED. I want to go back to school but I do not know if I can even apply an...

3 replies Mar 27

Can I buy a house while still in school

This might be a dumb question but I am renting right now and paying $1,400 a month which is more than some mortgages in ...

3 replies Mar 25

How do you manage school and kids with no help

Single mom of 3, ages 4, 7, and 10. I want to go back to school so bad but I literally do not know when I would study. I...

4 replies Mar 23

What do I do if I got denied for a grant

Got my first rejection email today. Feeling pretty down about it. Is it even worth applying to more? What am I doing wro...

5 replies Mar 13

Anyone else feel like an imposter going back to school

I start classes in two weeks and I keep thinking im going to be found out. Like everyone will realize im not smart enoug...

7 replies Mar 6

How do you balance school and working full time

Starting classes next month and I work 40 hours a week. Plus I have kids. How is anyone doing this? Please tell me its p...

7 replies Feb 23

Is it worth going back to school if I already have debt

I have about $15k in old student loans from when I tried college the first time. Is it stupid to take on more debt to go...

6 replies Feb 16