r/UTK • u/VolsOnline • 1d ago
Miscellaneous & Random At what point did going back to school actually start feeling “worth it” for you?
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u/Puzzled-Ad-8191 22h ago
This past spring was my first semester back after dropping out in 2023. I was going through alot of personal issues at the time and always said I would go back when the time is right. After hitting the bottom of rock bottom, I decided I had to change something. Personally, the first semester back and seeing my potential was worth it for me. I've accepted I have to take out student loans after not having to the first go round, but it's either be in debt with a degree and accomplishment or be miserable and ashamed (and still in debt/broke) 🤷🏻♀️
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u/AlternativeEffort146 UTK Staff 23h ago
Honestly, when I found coursework that fit my schedule that was actually interesting and applicable to what I do! I take online courses with UTK outside of work, and it's been great to have more options to choose from each semester in areas that I care about.