My Greatest Frustration in Life: Diploma

By Ley
@dsw313 (320)
Philippines
September 5, 2012 7:28pm CST
I only reached 3rd yr 1st semester during my college days, and due to financial and family/personal problem, haven't had the chance to go back to college and finish my course. I already worked and as the eldest siblings, i have to take care of them when my parents separated and left us (my mom went to abroad). 11 years had passed, during that years I can sometimes dreamed of going to my university once again. I can say that, not finishing my studies is one of my greatest frustrations in life. I cannot afford now to go back to college, because I already have a family to take care of, I have 3 kids. Do you have any frustrations in life, that you wish you have done?
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13 responses
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
6 Sep 12
I, too, wish I had managed to finish my degree. I think, though, that it hasn't affected my life too badly - I like my job and I like my life. I do wish I had done better though.
6 Sep 12
I have not been able to complete my MBA because i have a child , which means i have to look for steady income to rise her. I have all these student loans but no decent job to show for it
@entrep (60)
• Philippines
2 Oct 12
Do not worry, learning is always there. Maybe someday you'll be able to achieve the diploma you are longing for. As a student, that is also a frustration for me. But at the present, while I am given the chance to study, I'm doing my best.
• Indonesia
7 Sep 12
It's very menyesakan if we stay a minute longer lecture kemudia we did not get to go to college, something that I think is responsible. However I can understand your situation, when the necessities of life and devotion that more should be run. Maybe now you just live your life with 3 children and your family. Frustration? I have not, but you seem to hear the story if it happened to me, I will continue to fight for life goes on.
• United States
6 Sep 12
Your life isn't over yet and there is always the option for finishing college. You never know what life holds a head of you and if you want an education bad enough the doors will eventually open for you. I have had a number of frustrations that I have faced but I have always believed "when one door closes another window will open - just for you" So far that is true, sometimes at the least expected times. Just keeping looking for that little opening window and you will find it.
@elsino91 (440)
• Poland
6 Sep 12
Yeah, I get frustrated when I think about past decisions that have led to unfortunate experiences for myself and those around me. Like recently, when travelling on a train I decided to take a nap while my girlfriend was napping too, only to find that our laptops had been stolen when we woke up. We were both completely gutted and I completely blame myself. It'll always be something I remember and a cause for frustration due to my stupidity and thoughtlessness.
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
those aren't actually frustrations. Those are things given to you that meant to make stronger by applying more pressure on you.Isn't it obvious now that you have have a family already? how easily can you handle serious mature things that concerns family problems? easy, huh? because, you've been there before and you already know what to do. so don't considered those things which you refer to as frustrations, those are great lessons in life.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
6 Sep 12
I hope you can still do that even if you are 31 years old if you really want the bachelor's degree. Or at least you can enroll the diploma course even the 2 year course. There are many schools that are offering scholarships. Just think the brighter side. Diploma is something that you will be labeled that you were able to finish your studies. However nowadays it is not always important. Good thing nowadays there are companies especially call center who are offering jobs even for the people who weren't able to graduate college or they are just searching for at least 18 years old and above. Now the important factor here is how are you going to make strategies in life in order for you to become successful. If you are dreaming to go back to university then do ways in order for you to attain that goal.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
Everyone has frustrations. If I start mentioning mine, I'd never finish. The thing is, there may still be ways to make up for these frustrations as long as we are alive. In your case, you could still go back. What was your course, by the way? If it's a four year course, you only have 3 semesters left. You could take your remaining subjects slowly, so that you are still full time with your family (it's hard, but well-worth the sacrifices). Or, you could search for a school that already offers online courses. Have your previous education assessed by them and see how you could work out the remaining. I have seen a lot of moms in your situation, and many have succeeded.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
My frustration is not being able to pursue a medical career. I have always dreamed of becoming a doctor but my mom discouraged me from taking that course. Although I was able to finish the college by taking Dentistry, still I wasn't able to pursue that career coz I got narried before I graduated and already had a son that time. It was difficult for me ti have a career coz I need to take care of my baby.
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
Still, I congratulate you for having a good job, for supporting your family. Getting certified by the professional regulation commission is one of my frustrations. After so many years of studies, sleepless nights, still i did not reach my goals of having one. Though I'm doing my best to be successful to other things now. Hopefull, I can attain them in time. Good luck to all of us.
@lovcie (116)
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
have you thought of going back to school though you got kids? there are universities that has night schooling. i finished my college for 5.5 years for i attended at night. at least 18 units per semester. i need to do this for i am working full-time at day which is 8-5pm then i go to school at 6-9pm. if this is not applicable to you, for you are a mom, you may try to lower down the units to take. i have enrolled at a state university for it has low tuition fees. my sister was also a mom and even pregnant to her second child when she graduated. i do encourage you to finish your college studies. there are a lot of alternative studies offered also. you may try online studies as well. frustrations will become frustrations for life if you will just let it be a frustration. my frustration was actually not being able to get a job at my age but it is not anymore a frustration now through mylot. i use this to get additional income and it do kills my frustrations somehow. :)
@mrsroxas (78)
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
You can still go back to school even if you already have kids. If you really have the desire to pursue your studies, there will always be a way. It's not too late. :) Yes, I also have frustrations in my life, one of them is not having to chance to learn how to play the piano when I was still young. Even if I start learning it now at my age, it would be difficult. But I'm still happy because there are other pretty things that I could do. I can sing and get a lot of comments that my voice is really great. And I'm thankful. So, same for you, though it's not too late to go back and study, you can also maybe think of all the good things that you have now. :)
@estremms (324)
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
I should have opened our internet cafe at home rather than rented because the rental cost was high, when the cafe slowed down I couldn't pay the rent anymore and had to resort to selling all my computers to pay for the debt incurred when the cafe was operating. If I have opened the cafe at home maybe the cafe would have lasted longer.