College the second time around?

I finished my undergrad in Dec. of 2006 %26amp; to tell you the truth, I'm extremely dissatisfied with my whole college experience.


When I was in high school, I really wanted to move out %26amp; do the whole dorm thing in college. Living life on your own, meeting friends for life, making stupid mistakes, having a blast just being in college, I wanted that all.


Unfortunately, a very serious family incident along with serious financial problems kept me from doing what I wanted to do. I commuted to a nearby university and I felt like I wasn't experiencing what college is all about. I went in for 4 hours and then drove home and then worked at my part time job. I didn't make friends for life and I didn't have fun.


So my question is, does anybody know of any resources or a way for me to go back to school as an undergrad? I'm not talking about night school or community college, I mean living in the dorms and going to a university %26amp; starting over %26amp; experiencing everything I missed. Thanks 4 the help!

College the second time around?
I'm really sorry to hear that you missed out on the whole college experience, and I mean the real college experience. I know exactly how it feels because I too had to stay at home and commute for personal reasons. While attending high school, I couldn't wait to move out, dorm at college, makes new friends, and just have fun while learning of course. And I could have had all that if I really wanted to but I had to make a really tough decision back then and even though I regret staying at home, I know it was the right decision at the time. I've also thought about going back and trying to relive the college life like I've also wanted, because to be honest, I can't stop thinking about it. However, I also think it would just be a big waste of money and more importantly, a big waste of time. And those are two things I can't afford to lose right now. But if time and/or money isn't an issue for you, and you really want to start again, then I say do it. Good luck and I hope that helped!
Reply:You cannot recreate some kind of ideal fantasy experience. Ok you could but you'd have to hire actors. I'm sure any college would let you live in a dorm and take undergrad courses. Just show them your money. But what if you don't make friends for life and have a 'blast'? That sounds more like some TV show or an 'Animal House' movie than reality. You can't recreate things you think you 'missed out on' any more than you can go back to being the teenager you were.
Reply:Not to sound mean, but welcome to the real world.


It sounds like you have bought into some of the hype that is seen in fictional accounts of college life. There are a great many people who go to colleges and universities, and make a lot of mistakes, as you say. Lifelong friendships? No more or less than in any other endeavor in life. Unless you have several specialized degree mates that all go to work for the same government or university agency or laboratory, you will all go your separate ways. You might meet up at re-unions, or when you are out some night dining, but the real world is still out there.


I feel for you that you had to give up what YOU wanted to do, and participate in the care of your family. You just grew up a bit, and did not even seem to notice. A nice life lesson, but clearly you will need to repeat that as well.


There are a lot more people who will never be able to afford to go to a university, even by commuting and living at home. There are many more who will not even be able to afford local community college.


What did you actually learn in college%26gt; what is your degree.


Whatever makes you think that your purpose in paying the money that you did to get any form of education was about "getting to have fun"?


By missing out, you just might be one of the few who actually learned something in their classes.
Reply:If it's just the dorm experience you want, invest in a nice home across the street from a university, and get a bunch of roommates. Then they pay you for it.





As far as the classes, I tried it, you are wasting your time and money. I finally decided to move on and get my MBA with other people my age (most of them are older, I'm 30).





On the bright side, it gave me a second chance to show I'm capable of getting a 4.0, which played in my favor to get into grad school. So if your grades weren't that great, go take some classes in wahtever field you'd like a masters in first.
Reply:Dear friend, why do u think to back to the past . You wiil not get happiness there , actully it is in u, try to be happy %26amp;joy full where ever are u . try to communicate people. try to be present minded ,come out of your mind. do a simple thing go somewhere for a tour. u will feel realaxed.


you r not the only person sufring from such thing but actually every one has some problem.
Reply:I am sure you can apply for a second bachelors at any university. It just depends on their requirements. Are you sure its worth paying the same college tuition for the ideal college experience? I don't think anybody had a typical college experience. It all depends on what you want from it. Maybe you should look into graduate school or professional school and try to live it up then.

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