Hello everyone
I'm in my final semester of highschool, in Scarborough, Ont. For months now I've been seriously considering joining the Canadian Army as soon as this school year ends. It's upsetting to see how much teachers and the 'guidance' department have tried to make me think as though I'm going to lead as useless life if I don't attend university, or college in the least. I hate to see that all of my friends, or just people in my grade for that matter, all have such high hopes and seem to be chasing the generic doctor/lawyer dream, even though statistics arent in their favour at all for achieving anything other than their degree. (of course a degree is something worthwhile, but what good is a piece of paper if it's for a job market that is flooded?) My teachers have told me over and over they think I'm well suited for university, and keep asking me questions on the side about my plans, programs, etc.
I guess what I'm getting to here is, has anyone been in the same position as me right now...nearing a crossroads, and having to make the decision to finally part from the crowd, but at the same time 'miss out' on the college or university experience? If so, did you regret joining so soon? Just so you know, I dont think I'd regret anything.... it's the just the timing of things I'm not 100% certain about.
I'm kind of speaking ahead of myself here, but if I did get in, sure in the future I'd like to achieve some sort of higher education, via the forces or not.
Any input is great appreciated
Thanks,
Glenn
I'm in my final semester of highschool, in Scarborough, Ont. For months now I've been seriously considering joining the Canadian Army as soon as this school year ends. It's upsetting to see how much teachers and the 'guidance' department have tried to make me think as though I'm going to lead as useless life if I don't attend university, or college in the least. I hate to see that all of my friends, or just people in my grade for that matter, all have such high hopes and seem to be chasing the generic doctor/lawyer dream, even though statistics arent in their favour at all for achieving anything other than their degree. (of course a degree is something worthwhile, but what good is a piece of paper if it's for a job market that is flooded?) My teachers have told me over and over they think I'm well suited for university, and keep asking me questions on the side about my plans, programs, etc.
I guess what I'm getting to here is, has anyone been in the same position as me right now...nearing a crossroads, and having to make the decision to finally part from the crowd, but at the same time 'miss out' on the college or university experience? If so, did you regret joining so soon? Just so you know, I dont think I'd regret anything.... it's the just the timing of things I'm not 100% certain about.
I'm kind of speaking ahead of myself here, but if I did get in, sure in the future I'd like to achieve some sort of higher education, via the forces or not.
Any input is great appreciated
Thanks,
Glenn