Education Cost.

Let me forewarn all the smart alec who is considering doing what I have done.
Here's what I did.

Score 4 Distinctions for 'O' level -> decided poly was more practical.
Secured B grade average for Poly studies ->accepted to most Tier 1 Uni
Received offer for Local Uni -> rejected courses becoz the frame of my mind was off (don't ask why.. old topic)
Took an entrepreneur job... ->with current pay and possible improvements; mostly likely to afford a distance hons programme after 7 years

The What If's
Realized today.. If i went to Jc.. would have less problems getting into local Uni and follow the stream and stream of local graduates that our system produces..
If I was healthy and gotten the local scholarship.. won't have to worry abt rice bowl or further upgrading of skills..
If I was able to shrug off the after-effects of my break-up.. I may survive local Uni life..
Or if I took the better paying 9-5 jobs out there..I could afford a degree in 5 years time or less.

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The questions begs.. is getting a degree.. a want or need?

Must I apply for the degree that cost a total of $23,000 in today's terms.. and ++ when inflation continually kicks in after 7 years..

Is getting a degree a certification that you've some form of grey matter between your ears..

Or a wonderful pick-up / introduction line when meeting others..

I shudder to think of how a prospective mother-in-law would tell a lady-love.. "honey.. he's a nice guy.. but he's not even a graduate.. how can he give u the security you'll need? "
And trust me, unless I'm worth half a million bucks.. I won't be spared this issue unless I marry north of the ASEAN border.

I've advised friends not to get a degree for the sake of getting one. Nor getting a degree for the sake of being equal with status quo..

Getting a degree becoz you've a desire to learn..a desire to challenge your mind..

That is what a degree means to me. But can I shrug off the feelings of incompetiency of not having a nice tag next to my name on my namecard.. oh well.. I don't know.. Coz, sometimes that feeling really suxs..

But wait a minute.. Does getting a degree improves the quality of my life? Most likely not; esp when I've to study for it. Getting a degree doesn't even help my focus in life. To serve God with all my heart and strength, to be a friend of others.. to lead a life of pour out wine and broken bread for his people..

Moral of this long story?

Everyone has their own paths.. the more you feel you need to comply.. ask God simply.., "Lord you lead me.. you provide for me.. in you; I lack nothing. For your plans are to prosper me. For that I will serve you till the ends of my days."

God keep me focus on you.