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Originally Posted by blackwhitered
Thanks for the advice.
The one thing that bothers me is that pretty much all the jobs I wanted as a kid and into high school are now things I can't do... Pilot is obviously out because of the psych issues, at one point I wanted to be a firefighter, but my ED makes the physical demands unrealistic... considered joining the army which is out... my last dream was to be in the CIA but I know I wouldn't get in and even if I did, it would just make me paranoid...
Now I've decided I want to study journalism or film so I can make documentaries. No idea how to get started or which schools to go to because I've had to change all my plans...
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I'm 35 and I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up
One thing I have learned is that getting a college degree will open more doors for you. While I personally think college degrees are vastly overrated in comparison to experience, a lot of times no matter how much experience you have, a college degree is a foot in the door and more often a basic requirement for even entry level positions. That's why I'm back at college after 10 years trying to complete my BA in Economics.
Like Secretum said, you could look into local junior colleges and work towards an associates first and get that under your belt and decide if you want to transfer to a larger four-year school. Make an appointment with a college counselor. There should be a website with contact information for their advising and counseling departments. They can go over how it all works and help you get enrolled/admitted and suggest classes to get you started. Also, most colleges have services that are available for students who may be experiencing physical or mental challenges. My best friend is very bipolar and utilized her school's disability services office to assist her in staying on track. She successfully completed 2 bachelor's degrees. Yeah, it took her 7 years (she took a year off at one point), but it is such a great accomplishment for her, especially since she had several stints in the hospital, as well.
Good luck