College... Worth it? or not?

I just finished taking what felt like my millionth mid-term in college and got a 72%. Normal people would be saddened by a C- grade, especially considering the hours that went into reading the textbook word for word, and the lecture notes and highlighting and studying. I will not go so far as to say I am thrilled with by a C- grade, but I am content. No tantrums, no self doubt, just content. C is a passing grade, and I am so ready to be done with throwing my money into classes that are ridiculous to say the least. Yes, learning about many different subjects can be inspiring, but in most cases, it just confuses college students on what they want to do with their lives, inspiring them to change their majors to fit their new dreams, only to later realize, they want to go another way or back to the way they were going before. It's a money scheme that is monopolized by government run institutions. I like the term "Electives" as in most degree's you are required to take minimum 12 credits of "Electives." The reason I like this is because it is ENTIRELY up to you what you choose to take. If you are smart you take classes that may not be required for the degree but compliment it in many ways, such as pursuing a minor. (Example: Business Major, Spanish Minor) Instead I have been forced to take classes learning about everything from Selling Crack in South America, learning about drug smuggling from Columbia and other things that just depress me, and don't actually help in my chosen line of work.

In the end I suffered through, paid my dues, and paid my money to be receiving a piece of paper that says I paid my dues and my money in March 2011. I don't regret getting a "degree", oh and 2 minors, but I will NEVER go through that again. Especially where I feel less than qualified for any job I am "supposedly" qualified for. Or I am "overqualified" and therefore they hire someone with no background instead.

This is my ramblings on the why behind my choice of going into the "Trade" route of life. By being certified in the Equine and Canine Massage "Trade" I am in charge of my own future. Same with the Equine Appraisal "Trade."

Enough posting about the depression that goes with college institutions. Besides almost getting run over by a bike this morning from someone who slept in too late and was late to class, so failed to notice the Pedestrian in the middle of the sidewalk., my weekend will now be full of fun. Birthday Dinner with Friends and Family tonight at my favorite restaurant in Corvallis, Ruby Tuesdays, and then tomorrow morning spending time with fellow Beaver fanatics at a tailgate party until the game. Then a few hours spent making my throat raspy from cheering the home team on, and then an After game party with some other friends. Then off to Portland from there to spend Sunday with Family getting ready to send all by Krista and I off to Mexico, where the two of us will then retreat back to La Grande for a week of privacy. Ready for the busy, yet fun expected weekend.