What's Left?

[Bryce_Fishin24]

As I mentioned before I didn't get the job for a seasonal aid for fish and wildlife it was a job for experience and cash considering I'm 18 wanting to to further advance my opportunity in that department later on in life somehow... But from just thinking and learning that I'm even lucky to have this job only because it's a must need job (Sara lee and natures own merchandiser) I want to move on from the high desert and California itself... I know in 18 and I'm still young but California isn't the state for me there's no opuurtinity or jobs where I live and I can't afford to live in California... My plan is to start new and move to Fort Collins Colorado but also attend school there and start my life... I know all this is just coming from an 18 which some consider to be an age of stupid decisions... And yes I've thought about my family but it's also about me and in order to succeed in life you gotta move on but doesn't mean I'll never stop caring for them or anything like that in always a phone call and flight away in case of emergency , I've calculated and estimated what expenses would be (With a roommate of course) and I would still have extra cash to pocket and save up.... I would like to get people's opinions and if possible experiences on how this could work and how it worked for you guys please and thank you have a wonderful day. (:

[flyfisher]

do whatever it takes to get your education and let it all happen from there

 

As far as family goes, you have the right attitude.  Just because you aren't as close doesn't mean you aren't there.  I put myself through private college and living on my own.  ate a lot of beans and rice and ramen but it is a lot easier the younger you do it in life.  stupid responsibilities get in the way and make things more complicated as yo get older.

[Bryce_Fishin24]

do whatever it takes to get your education and let it all happen from there

As far as family goes, you have the right attitude. Just because you aren't as close doesn't mean you aren't there. I put myself through private college and living on my own. ate a lot of beans and rice and ramen but it is a lot easier the younger you do it in life. stupid responsibilities get in the way and make things more complicated as yo get older.

See and that's the thing I don't want to wait till my late 20s or 30s to go to college, it's an important aspect in my life right now and of course it will be a struggle but it will pay off in the long run... My plan was to attend and continue my education at the community college and then transfer once I get all my credits into CSU Colorado, I just want to move and establish myself in a different state California isn't the one for me

[flyfisher]

the thing you have to look at is residency.  rates for in resident students is substantially less but you have to prove you lived there for at least a year or be 25 ( I think) to get the rates.  Community college is great and i recommend it to everyone.  it is cheaper and it allows you to get the gen ed crap classes out of the way.  Many colleges also offer guaranteed admission should certain criteria be met.

 

if you want to go to CSU, give them a call and they should be able to help you out with answering questions. 

[gardnerjigman]

Community college is great and i recommend it to everyone. it is cheaper and it allows you to get the gen ed crap classes out of the way. Many colleges also offer guaranteed admission should certain criteria be met.

Couldn't agree more. I have no clue why someone would go to a 4 year school right out of the gate anymore IF they are paying out of pocket. You end up paying twice as much (if not more) for the same 2 years of education you could get at a community college.

Find the university you want to graduate from, them go to one of their "feeder" community colleges.

[Cmiller]

I went to community college before attending the university I am currently about to graduate from. Community college is not really the new exciting experience that moving away to a university it, but it does save a lot of money, and there are fewer distractions. While at community college take classes that interest you, as well as things you can use in the future. Some basic auto repair and woodworking classes can save you a ton of money down the road when you can fix things yourself instead of paying someone. 

[Bryce_Fishin24]

the thing you have to look at is residency. rates for in resident students is substantially less but you have to prove you lived there for at least a year or be 25 ( I think) to get the rates. Community college is great and i recommend it to everyone. it is cheaper and it allows you to get the gen ed crap classes out of the way. Many colleges also offer guaranteed admission should certain criteria be met.

if you want to go to CSU, give them a call and they should be able to help you out with answering questions.

Would you know how community college credits transfer to one another? I'm a freshman taking a couple classes but if I do end up moving and switch to front range community college in Fort Collins, do I completely have to restart?i know how community to csu works but from community college to another I dont...

[flyfisher]

Ultimately it doesn't matter if it transfers to another community college, what matters is if it transfers to your 4 year college of choice.

Call them and find out and find out how far back credits will be eligible for transfer

[Bryce_Fishin24]

Ultimately it doesn't matter if it transfers to another community college, what matters is if it transfers to your 4 year college of choice.

Call them and find out and find out how far back credits will be eligible for transfer

Yes that's true, but if I end up moving I don't want to restart my whole community college all over again, I want my credits from community college to lead into another so I'm not behind and have to restart ... But I shall call... Also Colorados minimum wage isn't that high compared to other states like California but the cost of living is cheaper which helps and evens out, but I figured a roommate helps extremely in Thai type of situation with everything being split

[Big C]

Some basic auto repair and woodworking classes can save you a ton of money down the road when you can fix things yourself instead of paying someone. 

 

 

I thought that's what YouTube was for.

[flyfisher]

Yes that's true, but if I end up moving I don't want to restart my whole community college all over again, I want my credits from community college to lead into another so I'm not behind and have to restart ... But I shall call... Also Colorados minimum wage isn't that high compared to other states like California but the cost of living is cheaper which helps and evens out, but I figured a roommate helps extremely in Thai type of situation with everything being split

your concern shouldn't be if another community college takes the credit, it is if CSU (or wherever you want to go does).  think about your ultimate goal here not a short term one.

[Ratherbfishing]

Would you know how community college credits transfer to one another? I'm a freshman taking a couple classes but if I do end up moving and switch to front range community college in Fort Collins, do I completely have to restart?i know how community to csu works but from community college to another I dont...

Many community college courses "articulate" with other community college (and sometimes University) courses within the same state.  But you'll want to be sure of this.  An adviser should be able to tell you or you can go to a website (www.transferology.com)  to do that research yourself.  In addition to equating, you'll want to ensure a course is necessary or required for the school or major you intend to transfer to.

[cbass12]

I have no clue why someone would go to a 4 year school right out of the gate anymore IF they are paying out of pocket. You end up paying twice as much (if not more) for the same 2 years of education you could get at a community college.

 

2 words........ Baseball Scholarship!!! Plus it was a small state school so tuition wasn't that expensive.

[gardnerjigman]

2 words........ Baseball Scholarship!!! Plus it was a small state school so tuition wasn't that expensive.

 

That's why I put "IF"  in caps when I said IF you are paying out of pocket. If you get a scholarship, by all means, shoot for the moon! lol. My baseball scholarship went as quickly as my rotator cuff tore with 3 games left my senior year... 

[cbass12]

That's why I put "IF"  in caps when I said IF you are paying out of pocket. If you get a scholarship, by all means, shoot for the moon! lol. My baseball scholarship went as quickly as my rotator cuff tore with 3 games left my senior year... 

I hear ya. Not sure what I would have done if I hadn't been gotten a scholarship.

[Bryce_Fishin24]

That's why I put "IF"  in caps when I said IF you are paying out of pocket. If you get a scholarship, by all means, shoot for the moon! lol. My baseball scholarship went as quickly as my rotator cuff tore with 3 games left my senior year... 

what would you recommend for finding a job, because if i get a job out here theres no guarantee they'll transfer me i don't want to be assuming things so I'm taking everything as worse case scenario, but anyway if i couldn't find a job that transfers or i can't just get one for whatever reason what would be best just wait till i can actually afford to move there?

[gardnerjigman]

what would you recommend for finding a job, because if i get a job out here theres no guarantee they'll transfer me i don't want to be assuming things so I'm taking everything as worse case scenario, but anyway if i couldn't find a job that transfers or i can't just get one for whatever reason what would be best just wait till i can actually afford to move there?

 

I was raised by an old school dad. His beliefs transferred to me, and I can tell I'm already sending them to my daughters.

 

-I won't quit a job without a job.

-I won't move to a new location without a job there unless you have built up an emergency fund that you can live off of for a minimum of 6 months (after the move expenses of course) 

-I won't look at worse case scenario's, because subliminally that is what you will drift towards. (ever hear of looking at the white line on the road when you a meeting a vehicle at night rather than looking at the headlights??? It's because you naturally drift  towards it.)

 

 

Because you don't have a wife and kids, this will be a little easier on you in the sense that if you make a bad decision, it's you that is on the street or hungry instead of your wife and kids. (Not being mean at all, but as honest as I can be.)

 

What I would do in your shoes is WORK as much as possible. Stash as much cash as you possibly can. Seriously... Every dollar will help. Next, do your research and look to see what ACTUAL living expenses are like where you want to move. After you have found that out, add 10% because the internet lies all the time and most people can't seem to run a real budget. 

 

If you have to move out there without a job then I would most definitely wait until you had a 6 month emergency fund built up. (That is a stash that can literally pay ALL of your monthly bills for 6 months!) Look into hotels with weekly rates. I worked construction is school and had to travel during the summers. Comfort inn, extended stay, etc all have weekly rates. I stayed in Oklahoma at a comfort inn for $150 a week. That's only $600 a month on housing. Then all you have to worry about is your personal stuff and food. That could work or temporary. 

 

You should be able to find a job (may not be one you like, everyone has to have one of those at some point.) Just focus on it being a means to and end. That will mature you and help you grow into what you want to be. Heck... I think McDonalds around here starts out at $9.15 per hour... Not glamorous, but you could survive will going to school. 

 

 

Good luck man, stay positive, and stop looking at worse case scenario. 

 

GJM

[Bryce_Fishin24]

I was raised by an old school dad. His beliefs transferred to me, and I can tell I'm already sending them to my daughters.

-I won't quit a job without a job.

-I won't move to a new location without a job there unless you have built up an emergency fund that you can live off of for a minimum of 6 months (after the move expenses of course)

-I won't look at worse case scenario's, because subliminally that is what you will drift towards. (ever hear of looking at the white line on the road when you a meeting a vehicle at night rather than looking at the headlights??? It's because you naturally drift towards it.)

Because you don't have a wife and kids, this will be a little easier on you in the sense that if you make a bad decision, it's you that is on the street or hungry instead of your wife and kids. (Not being mean at all, but as honest as I can be.)

What I would do in your shoes is WORK as much as possible. Stash as much cash as you possibly can. Seriously... Every dollar will help. Next, do your research and look to see what ACTUAL living expenses are like where you want to move. After you have found that out, add 10% because the internet lies all the time and most people can't seem to run a real budget.

If you have to move out there without a job then I would most definitely wait until you had a 6 month emergency fund built up. (That is a stash that can literally pay ALL of your monthly bills for 6 months!) Look into hotels with weekly rates. I worked construction is school and had to travel during the summers. Comfort inn, extended stay, etc all have weekly rates. I stayed in Oklahoma at a comfort inn for $150 a week. That's only $600 a month on housing. Then all you have to worry about is your personal stuff and food. That could work or temporary.

You should be able to find a job (may not be one you like, everyone has to have one of those at some point.) Just focus on it being a means to and end. That will mature you and help you grow into what you want to be. Heck... I think McDonalds around here starts out at $9.15 per hour... Not glamorous, but you could survive will going to school.

Good luck man, stay positive, and stop looking at worse case scenario.

GJM

Thanks man I really appreciate your advice and guidance I will definitely take this into account! Thank you (:

[gardnerjigman]

No problem buddy. Just remember. Timing changes everything. A decision you make tomorrow could be a complete disaster... That same decision made in year instead may be a great turning point in your life. With all the things you have to overcome, don't let yourself get in your way by jumping the gun before you are financially and mentally prepared for what you want to do.