I was looking up things on the web where I encountered this site with an interesting question: http://www.fluther.com/disc/24464/what-is-the-purpose-of-requiring-a-high-school-diploma-for/#quip306837. I was certainly happy to hear of other students in the same situation as me and I want to hear stories from other people.

I actually find it unfortunate for the students who believe that they can not go to college because they “do not have a high school diploma/GED.” There IS a way, it’s just no one talks about it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that dropping out of high school is the right thing to do (Be cool, stay in school kiddies), but there is another way for those who did drop out of high school or even did poorly in high school. However, many students believe that there is not way when there is.

I also found this article online that talks about this situation: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/30/education/30dropouts.html.

I believe that everyone deserves a second chance, so why not share your story to help encourage others that there is a way out? :)

Feel free to message me anytime about anything that deals with similar topics. I’ll be happy to help. :) Or you can email me: silly.michelle.young@gmail.com.

Topics: education, life, high school, college, hope