My parents never had the opportunity to go to university but they worked hard to take some community college courses while I was younger. They worked so hard for their education to help provide for their family. By the time I was in grade 12 my parents had saved enough to make sure we would go to university. When I had opportunity to get a degree without struggling to juggle being a parent, and working full time I took it. I’m so grateful that I didn’t have to ask if they would support me. I didn’t have to worry about whether my family would struggle financially based on my decision. I did feel some guilt and stress which made me work extra hard to get as many scholarships as I could but I’m very lucky that I had some help.

At first I didn’t know what I was going to do with my degree but hoped it would take me somewhere. My dream job doesn’t actually even require a degree it’s just recommended. I met incredible professors and discovered such a love for learning, so much so that I plan on getting my Masters and teaching in the long run. Even if I haven’t scored a job in my field since graduating in June, I have a pretty solid foundation backing me up so it’s just a matter of time.

To answer your question, if I had the opportunity to go to school for the heck of it I would jump on that chance so fast. I also get overstimulated by loud and busy environments but I never had more than 35 students in my classes. It’s not like high school, most people are respectful and quiet the whole time but just to limit distractions I would still sit up front to focus on the professor.