mountainpikachu
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Good shit takes time, relax, you got this!
Aug 23, 2017 12:20 PM
mountainpikachu
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Good shit takes time, relax, you got this!
the1theycallGreen
"You know a lot of people go to college for 7 years Richard." "Yeah they're called doctors"
LaHawks
Changed schools 3 times but I will be graduating with a Bachelors in June 2018. Graduate HS June 2012
azazyel
Yeah, I had to work full time to pay for it so it took me longer.
TheHonorableJudgeDookie
Well yeah, you're paying for it.
BrobiwanKenobro
Took me 6 to get a 4 yr. I switched majors 3 times, but never did summers or failed a class.
Jckingo
I really needed to hear that today, thank you.
RCSpotz
Took me 4.5 years plus summer school twice along the way to get my BS
Ryanator50
or sometimes you fail no matter how hard you try and can't afford to continue for a few years. That's okay too.
mountainpikachu
I feel ya, college is right for everyone if they desire it, it's just not right for everyone at the same time.
Ryanator50
yeah
Smurgle
Took me 7 years to get my B.A., and 2 more to get my M.B.A.
DougForcett
I started in 2000. Transferred schools, dropped out, got a job, joined the Army, got out of the Army, graduated (finally) in 2014.
n8dh
GOOD JOB! From 1998-2013, got a job, moved out, dropped out, better job, dropped in, got married, had kids, better job, graduated, career!
DougForcett
Nice work. You and I are proof that we don't have to be smart, just persistent.
n8dh
what's your degree in?
DougForcett
Business Informatics
snoogans671
About the same here. 98-12. Got a job, married, job helped pay for me to go back since I knew what I wanted then. Went back again for the MS
nitrodragon54
i took a 10 month course to get IT certs, i just cant imagine dealing with 4-8 MORE years of school to still need 5 years exp to get a job.
ChubbyStubs
5 and a half years. On the last semester right now. Feels good.
VeryMoistTowelettes
That's how long it's going to take me. Starting my 5th year now.
nrr4x5
I did undergrad in 3 years but graduate school took 4 years, and that was after having a job for 3 years.
GneissPags
Took me 6. GPA 3.9 & 3 Science degrees & 1 concentration. Then 3 wks later into grad school.
EzDownvotesJustAttackOP
humble brag eh
GneissPags
Not a brag. I'm just truly proud of myself. Blood, sweat & tears for yrs & came out smarter & stronger. Ready to help the world.
EzDownvotesJustAttackOP
obviously not smart enough to know what bragging is
GneissPags
Wow. I'm not gloating or making myself higher than anyone. Post talked about yrs in college & people explained why.
FrozenTime
I think it's a great achievement you should be proud of and it's ok to brag, but just fyi, gloating isn't required for a "humble brag"
wordtoonesmother
It's not a race, it's a marathon. What people care about is if you did it.
mountainpikachu
YES! *applause* My FNP did not even go to Nursing School to get her RN until she was 30 and she's an awesome provider.
AManNeedsANewUsername
Lots of people go to college for seven years.
Mechlai
the frustrating thing is realizing you took a course that you will never land a career in, then being broke for 8 years and realizing 1/2
Mechlai
you're too old and broke to ever be able to go back to college.
Buzzsaw1947
They're called doctors.
lordwank
dont forget 3 yrs min of residency
RoloTonyBrown
WhoTheFuckisGavin
Just finished 7 years med school. 6 to 8 years to go as assistant surgeon and then 2 more years of residency.
PrivateDetectiveGeneParmesan
ZannthePaladin
I failed calculus 4 times, because of that it took me 6 years. I ended up getting a Com degree, not what I wanted.
fuzzywhale
correct me if im wrong, but wont i have to pay another ~$X,000 for the 5th year? thats not really something i want to add to my debt receipt
mountainpikachu
Some degrees take more than 4 years to achieve.
fuzzywhale
oh that's what you meant. i was thinking in a separate direction from the way it was worded
BoYWoNdA1
Holy shit....i...I needed this
mountainpikachu
nutmegwolf
Started in '08, finished in '17. Life can be a bitch sometimes but don't give up.
DoctorPitt
This honestly gives me hope
DANGAAZOOONE
Same here! Started '09, expected to finish May 2018. Kudos to you for sticking through it all and finishing!
wormsmakedirtt
Me too!!
JonFrenger
It's happening to me, I started in '08 and I'll probably finish in '18 :)
steponabich
I keep missing class because of epilepsy and having to drop them and try again. I really needed this
ThirstyCalifornian
You can do it
kledaras
Similar. '09 (gap) '17 (June). Feels good in the end. No regrets. Even want some more now.
noahcavendish
Started in 2005 & finished this year. Spent most of that time battling depression. Came into my own at the end and now they even (1/2)
noahcavendish
offered me a job in one of their labs and a fully paid tution for PhD studies.
nutmegwolf
Congrats for sticking with it. It certainly can be quite a roller coaster.
s13bro
started '10 ended '15. For an AAS. At least i got it.
AaronD1987
Takes way more than 4, on average. Fear not, fellow collegians.
mountainpikachu
Thank you!
turfdraagster
7.5 majoring in skiography. do not regret.
IMKARLKINGOFTHEDUCKS
It may be ok but it's expensive as fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckkkkkkkk
mountainpikachu
I can't disagree with you there.
theangrypunk
Drop out and be a hooker like the matriarch's of your family before you.
kevincow
I just feel shitty when I think about how I'm gonna be 30 by the time I finish.
DClaub88
Me too only it is a 2 yr degree so since I want to pursue a bachelors I will be 32 when I finish :(
mountainpikachu
Hush! 30 is the new 20. Think about all the life experience you'll have upon graduation that most kids who graduate around 21 don't have.
FoeHammer
Took me 6 and a half. Started my engineering job before I finished and now I make almost 70K salary. Don't give up.
omgohnoez
The normal time for my university is four years... I am at six now but will hand in my thesis later today. After that its fk all :D
chuksfs
I love you fucking cunts, every single one of you. I've been so self conscious lately because I'm on year 5 due to paying out of pocket 1/2
chuksfs
But you guys just made me feel so much better. Thank you for that tonight, imgur. @mountainpikachi thank you
mountainpikachu
We fucking love you too, bitchy tits. <3
Zchxz
Took me six, including half a year off just for mental health. Only thing that matters is finishing.
stillers2000
that's what my dad always said...
DANGAAZOOONE
namiasdf
My program has max time, to be fair to those who got curved out in first year. Engineering is a bitch.
AManWithHalfAPlan
Junior in Engineering, it is a cruel mistress indeed
namiasdf
View it as a 4 year long marathon. Prepare during your summers for the following year. Sacrifice just about anything to stay ahead.
namiasdf
You can catch up on sleep, partying, eating, living, when finals are done.
LtCubs
Missing sleep is always ineffective for your studies.
professorspankem
Took me seven to get my degree in physics. Had a job waiting when I graduated.
amishcannoli
Took me 5, dropped out of one program two years in and switched majors. Hurt my GPA to wait that long, but got the degree.
tiancaiz
Took me 9 years, 4 years for my engineering degree which I flunked, fell into depression for 3 years, and 1 year for an advanced diploma.
Fenderzilla
That's what she said
thewhifflingtit
That's what she said
FreedomCode
This is my final semester. I've been at uni for about 6-7 years including a year off for mental health. Fight hard, my friends!
bellapadella
Engineering. Supposed 5 years, took me 8.
OhNoNotThatGuyQuickEverybodyHide
Took me 5, but my primary degree had two focuses, I also double majored and had a minor.
DeusExSpockina
Took me 7, with about 2 years off for mental health and internships (check that multitasking!)
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DeusExSpockina
Only twice? Try four. :D
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DeusExSpockina
Four, actually, so I guess three transfers total.
Some1OnceToldMe
Wow, this is actually my story exactly. Six years with one semester off. Congrats to you and me both!
HanstheHuman
Took me 6 years with 2 years as mental health, worked in my field for 6months and got worse. Working in customer support as unskilled labor
killerqueen
Oh god, thank you. The same thing happened to me, and my parents made me feel like a failure for it. I'm back in school now.
Dontbemiserable
You have no idea how badly I needed to see this before classes start next week. Thank you.
Zchxz
You got it. Employers don't care how long you took, it only feels bad because it's "not normal," despite a lot of people taking longer.
johnvictor
Never had anyone ask me in an interview how long it took me, only if I completed. As well 4 years is running a marathon really.
ChuckNorrisAteMySock
You're gonna do fine. Good luck!
AnalBumCoverFor7000Alex
Took me 6 years to finish my BSEE. Interned for latter 5 of those and had a full-time job waiting for me. No big deal.
debunker
University can be the worst 4 years of your life .. or the best 6.
Naveedamin7992
6 for me too. One year off for mental health. Finished this June and it was an amazing feeling knowing I would I have no more assignments.
Naveedamin7992
Until this September when I return for another 2 year course...
amesaur
Took me 5 to get my undergrad, then two years out due to bad health and now I'm finally going back as a graduate. Hopefully.
MagnificentBeast
Its gonna take me 20 years at this rate
Applepotamus
AeonQuasars
That's not ok - dad
Snooj
Amateur. I started in 1991. Going back to finish up this spring.
MalteDieselhorst
I hope for your sake you were not a history major. That stuff just keeps accumulating!
bigmac13
I'm right there with ya.
CongratsYouAreHereNow
took me 4 years at community college and 2 years at university. majored in communications. 6 short years later i make 150k/yr
thecomminator
Soooooooo......got all yer debt paid off, I'm guessing?
CongratsYouAreHereNow
almost, should be done by november
thecomminator
How much was it to begin with? Any scholarships to lighten the load or grants?
CongratsYouAreHereNow
It wasn't a lot, maybe 30k. Apply for grants, there are a ton every year that go unclaimed
wurdtoyer
I'm literally on my 14th year for a three year degree.
Blango27
To pay it off or graduate? I'm at the 20 year mark too if we are talking about paying it off. I'm thinking a lot of us are lol
Ucefkhc
Took 6 and that's fine
Tekktokk
you can do it! technically took me only 6 years.. but I took 9 years off, so kinda 15.
pirate4lifes
That's expensive
NateLifestyle
I'm on year 5 with two to three more to go. You got this.
fakyu2
I'm at the same place, just make sure that three doesn't change to four. Gl fella
DapperDanMan94
Me too...kill me.
meltedeskimo
took me 11 years to finish, albeit with a couple of breaks in between, don't sweat it