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Is this a good idea? (details inside)

Asked by RedDeerGuy1 (24487points) March 31st, 2018

I can take native studies with an admissions average of 50% on three grade twelve studies in University of Alberta, then transfer to a philosophy degree in the second semester which has a 70% or higher competitive admission average. I’m sill in the dreaming stage and will be years in the future before taking any courses out of Red Deer. Don’t hurt me! It’s just a thought.

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johnpowell's avatar

Is there any risk? Failure is not a risk in this case unless it cost you lots of cash.

Go for it.. Moving forward is always good.

Tropical_Willie's avatar

I think trying something new and studying is a good idea. Just keep it in perspective it is not going to be a PhD, but it will broaden you and give time to see something different.

stanleybmanly's avatar

For God’s sake do SOMETHING! ANYTHING within your capabilities!! I have never encountered anyone with so very many varied dreams. plans or ambitions. Your recognition that your educational hopes lie in the uncertain future is good and refreshing proof of your ability to gauge your prospects. But what can you do NOW to improve your focus and self discipline?

LostInParadise's avatar

What will it take to get you out of your dreaming stage? What makes you think that you will be any more inclined to take a course in the future? To state the obvious, if you don’t do anything different then your life will remain the same. That, of course, is not all that bad. You have housing provided for you, and are given enough disability money to live comfortably. If this is good enough for you then continue not doing all the things you have not been doing. If your idea of a good time is to think about what you may do at some future time, perhaps in a reincarnation, then stay as you are.

flutherother's avatar

Doing almost anything would be a good idea for you at this point in time.

SergeantQueen's avatar

I think you need to stop seeking validation. Something is holding you back from accomplishing what you feel you want to do.
You asked a question about being a comedian, lots of people on here said you shouldn’t, then you went on to another interest. You need to go out and figure out whether these things fit you or not, instead of asking us. Or, if you do ask us, don’t let it 100% sway your opinion. (Not doing it because a few said you shouldnt)
You want to take native studies then transfer to Philosophy? Sit down, look into what all that means, talk to people who are in philosophy, get information from people who’ve experienced it. If you like it, do it.

My point is, instead of just talking about doing these things, and asking for people’s opinions and advice, go out and actually do what you want. Experiment.

@johnpowell said that it isn’t a risk to fail unless you are putting a lot of cash in.
If you are considering spending a lot of money on something, then yes, make sure you are 100% positive that’s what you want to do. But, asking people online for their individual, personal opinions won’t do you any good unless they’ve had actual experience in that field/subject.

The worst that could happen? You find out it isn’t what you want to do and you move on from there.

Go out, live your life, experience new things, and don’t constantly ask for others’ opinions or validation. It won’t matter unless it’s a fact.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Just do it.

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