Think college is for other kids,
and not for you? Wrong. Don't give up on applying to college
before you take a good look at it.
1. "I can't go to college -- nobody in my family
has ever gone."
In every family, someone has to be first. Why not you? True,
being first can be hard. For instance, you may have to explain
to the family why college is important to you. On the other
hand, being first is likely to be a source of pride, for you
and for your family.
2. "I've been in learning for 12 years. That's
enough! I just want a good job."
Give college a chance. It's not like high College or junior
high. For one thing, in college you pick a major -- a subject
area that you want to learn about. As for that good job -- the
best jobs and the best salaries go to college grads.
3. "I can't go to college because I can't afford
it."
Most students get financial aid to help pay for college, and
most aid is based on need. This means that the less money you
have, the more aid you might get.
4. "I can't go because I don't know how to apply
or where I want to go."
There are many resources to get information about colleges/universities.
Some are given below:
- Tell your Family members you want to go to college
- Try to visit colleges that interest you. Keep at it. After
a while, you'll get a feel for differences among colleges,
and start to know what you want.
- Do a web survey of official web sites of Colleges/universities
and also consult with the educational web sites of Pakistan
i.e. www.ilmkidunya.com
5. "I can't go to college -- I don't know what
I want to do with my life."
Join the crowd. Thousands of college freshmen haven't decided
on a major or on a career. That's how college helps. It exposes
you to all sorts of subjects you've never heard of before. College
is a great place to learn more about careers you'll love for
life.
6. "I can't go to college, because I just won't
fit in."
Not so. Most colleges have students from many backgrounds.
Homesick? Need a hand? Look for people with your interests or
your background in the different Fields. Remember that college
is a great place to meet new kinds of people with different
lifestyles. And the more people you understand and feel comfortable
with, the better prepared you'll be for the world after college.
7. "College is too hard for me."
Not you, too! Most students worry about being good enough for
college, so you're not alone. One idea: In high College, don't
just study -- learn how to study. Most good students have strategies
for studying. Once you learn how to study, chances are you'll
do fine. Still need help? Professors are really helpful, and
so are tutors. |