Since I have graduated I have been asked many times what I am going to do about college. I seriously do not like the idea of going to a college and mingling with all the graduates who were influenced by the public schools. I mean, why would I spend 13 years of my life being homeschooled, being kept away from the influence of the public school system, only to put myself into their higher education public school? Yeah, I know I could go to a Christian college, but I have seen Christian colleges and they aren’t very different than secular colleges.
Not only that, but I don’t think that college is for girls. College was created for men, and in our twisted feminist society we have had to give equal rights to women, so we let them go to college. That links to the large unemployment rate in the world. If women would get out of the workplace, go home and do what God created them for, then the men would be able to get jobs and support a family.
With saying that, I think you all can surmise my answer to the college question! 
I am not going to college. I do, however, plan to get a college level education though. After I read Homeschooling Through College, I looked into what you how you homeschool college. Pretty much it is the same as homeschooling anything else. There are so many things that I can do at home that would equal a college class. I will probably take the ACT just to see where I am at and how much I know.
I actually already did an article much like this one when I said After They Hand Me My Diploma. That is only a bit of how I am going to homeschool college. A few other things are: I will be helping Mama homeschool the Littles. I am planning on taking an in-depth look into our government and the voting process as I will be voting in the presidential election this fall.
Homeschool Graduates of 2008, what are your plans? Are you going to go to college? What do you think about Homeschool college? Would it be something that you would look into doing? Would you like more information about homeschooling college?
Moms, same questions to you. Homeschooling college does not have to be for graduates. Anyone can do it.
Everyone else, you could answer those questions too! Even though you are younger, you can know what you would like to do in reference to this topic.
I look forward to reading your answers! I would love to know what your thoughts are!
©AmandaDixon2008
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June 25th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Kaitlyn was just saying the other day that as soon as she tells people she is 16 they ask three questions: do you have your driver’s lisence, do you have a cell phone and do you have a boyfriend? She answers no, no and no! She told this to Brielle the other day and she warned K that in 2 years it will be: what about college? *sigh*
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June 26th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Amanda, I got an Associates degree from the International School of Ministry. I actually attended a class (like a Bible study) 1 evening a week at the Church, but you can also complete this online.
Grandma Starr
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June 26th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Hi!
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I know what you mean. Ever since I graduated I am always being asked if I am going to college, and when I say no I get odd looks. It is as though in our time and age if we do not go to college we are looked upon as being lazy, or not smart. I used to become nervous whenever someone asked me if I was going to college, but then I got to thinking, God has not called me to go, it is all in HIs will, why do I need to worry about what others think? I am following my Heavenly Father, that is all that matters.
I do think it is very good to do work at home, extra learning, as if we marry some day we will have to teach our children.
Also, I want to be a writer, feel that God has called me to it, and some think I should go to college to learn more about writing. I know if God called me to it, He will help me. But your homeschool college courses, do you know if they have one on writing? Some of my friends are doing some courses but I think they cost alot, which we do not have
But I am glad I am not the only one who feels that a woman should stay at home.
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June 26th, 2008 at 11:01 am
I might go to college, I might not. I’ll want some sort of higher education, especially if I want to get married, have kids and homeschool them later on. I might just go to a bible college. My brother Jake is probably going to start taking some college classes.
Well, I have to go.
In Christ,
Emily
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June 26th, 2008 at 11:26 am
What a cool post.
I’m planning to go to college( hopefully), only because I need to get some good missionary classes ( such as Evangalizm and launges). I haven’t reserched too much on homeschooling college even though it sounds cool. Even though I’m 15 , I still think about college, I just dont want to graduate from high school and just have no direction. I know God has asked me to be a missionary, its just decideing weather or not to go to collage or take classes at the Youth With A Mission down in Orlando near my house.
But before then I do agree that all Christian Colleges arn’t “Christian”. Like you said you still would enconter the same seculer influences.
My thoughts college or no college. All I want to do is please Him and do what He has asked of me. Not decided on what I want to do or where I want to go.
But to Do what He wants me to do and where He wants me to go
Such a Sweet woman of God you are!
Samantha
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June 26th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I don’t plan on going to college, although, my plans are definitely not God’s plans! Anything that I would be interested in doing for a “career” (earning money to help support myself and my family) would not necessarily need a college degree. Things like photography, and writing. Both of those are things that CAN be done with experience, and without a college degree. It may be harder that way, but it can be done. (not exactly with writing, but with photography anyway.)
I loved what you said about going to college with all of those public school “children” that we have spent years trying to avoid. My mom and I are both of your opinion that even most Bible colleges are just as bad as secular ones. That’s pretty sad.
Have a very bright, very cheerful day!
Miss Eyebright
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June 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Although I still have two years of high school left, I am leaning towards not attending college. I could possibly get a degree from home, but I cannot see a reason to have one! Therefore, I’ll probably stay at home for a year or two preparing for mission work and studying Bible courses. Perhaps I’ll enroll in a free online unaccredited Bible college I found a few months ago. I don’t know, but I know who knows.
However, I do wonder what your view on nursing and teaching is as these fields do require further education and are traditional female fields.
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June 26th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Hey,
Thanks for the Happy birthday greeting! That was great!! I
It has slowed down a bit for me in the summer time so I will probably be updating very soon! So don’t forget to stop by and be surprised! Have a great day!
Nathan
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June 26th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
hmmm interesting post, I am really not going to comment much on it because Mj and I allready spoke about this when she posted about collage so yea….(that was rather vague wasn’t it?)
Thank you for stopping by and commenting I love hearing from you!
GB~
sharla~
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June 26th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Oh man, I haven’t commented in a long time.
Are you going to write about your vacation?
We are going to a homeschool conference Saturday.
Saturday night, we are going to the Estabrooks.
So, that will be really fun.
Beav
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June 26th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Thanks for your prayers and sweet comments
I am so unsure of what I will do. The only thing I want to do is be a photographer. But that can be done when your a stay at home mom, so I’m good
And I don’t think I need to go to college for anything else, but who knows, I may end up doing online college someday. For now I just take pictures for fun, and it rocks.
I’m still looking forward to seeing some more trip pictures from you guys!
Much Love,
~Nikki
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June 27th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
RYC
Maybe you should start wearing aprons! I can see you wearing a cute apron. I don’t wear aprons either, but if I got one that I liked maybe I would. I think it gives kind of a “homey” feeling. If you know what I mean
Have a very bright, very cheerful day!
Miss Eyebright
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June 29th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I heard recently that a bill was introduced in CA that would require home school educators to possess a 4 year degree. I don’t have any more details except that the bill has not been passed (to my knowledge as of today). In the future it may be necessary to have a degree in some states if you plan on home schooling your children. Something to think about.
Have a nice day!
Erik
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July 1st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I hope you don’t mind me posting my opinion. I was homeschooled also and it did bother me when people assumed that you must go to college to become educated. However, I disagree that college is for men. College is for women too because education should be for all and some women may never marry and may need that employment. Unless there was an unforsceen divorce in the cases of abuse and a single mother needs to work, a MOTHER needs to stay in her home, but a woman needs to be able to take care of herself. If women couldn’t earn a degree and work they would all be in the same situation as Jane Austen characters. Forced to marry and those who didn’t ended up in poverty. Feminism has gone way too far, I agree, but has gained in voting and education.
I attended college before getting married and also feel it is a lot like public school. It carries the same distaste and burn out in regards to learning. However, the freedom is there. I am not being forced to go, if I skip class no one comes and calls truincy on my parents. I agree also that college institutions are not the only way to gain an education. As I am finding while being a mother and furthering my “career” in art by attending a private art school on the side. Anyway, just wanted to comment. Congratulations on graduating!
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July 2nd, 2008 at 5:18 am
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July 2nd, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Found your interesting post in this week’s C of H. My homeschooled daughter also did not want to go to college, and took a lot of grief from others when she said so. She is now almost 25, is happy and self-supporting and has lived on her own for nearly five years. My son was also homeschooled, graduated from a Christian college last year and is happily married with a great job. And I graduated from a large state university, considered the experience to be awesome, and only worked outside the home for a few years before beginning the adventure of raising children and homeschooling them.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that there are all kinds of paths in life, and God can and will use all of them to teach us what He wants us to know. This is what I tell my 17 y/o daughter, who isn’t sure if she wants to go to college or not, but is leaning against it. God will lead her in the right direction, and He will lead you, too. Enjoy the journey
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July 23rd, 2008 at 12:37 am
I mean, why would I spend 13 years of my life being homeschooled, being kept away from the influence of the public school system, only to put myself into their higher education public school?
Why? How about curiosity? How about thirst for knowledge? How about personal growth?
Your premise is that the influence of the public school system is going to change your viewpoint. So, you say, it should therefore be avoided. That you assume this has a powerful irony: you are assuming that your beliefs are so weak that they cannot stand up to this schooling. Avoiding the challenge on this basis is an acknowledgement that you do not have confidence in your belief system.
Ironic, wouldn’t you agree?
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July 23rd, 2008 at 1:05 am
To “Mike”
You said: How about curiosity?
I say: I do not have a curiosity about college. I have seen college life. My best friend was a sweet quiet, stable girl in high school. She went to college. She now party’s, smokes, drinks, and does stuff that I won’t even mention. It is sad to me that she is this way now. That is what college will do to people. I am in no way curious about going to college.
Pretty much college is a glorified high school. It is a place for adults to be immature and childish. I do not want to be that. I want to be a mature adult that acts like one and takes responsibility.
You said: How about thirst for knowledge?
I say: Apparently you didn’t catch the part in my article about how I am furthering my education by homeschooling college courses. I have a thirst for knowledge, but I don’t think you and I have the same idea of what knowledge is.
You said: How about personal growth?
I say: The only personal growth I need is in Jesus Christ. I only need to grow in Him and His Word. I do not need to be my own person. I am who I am only through Jesus Christ. Being my own person will not help me when my time comes to stay at home as a wife and mother!
If you would actually read my blog, then you would see that if I went to college I WOULD be able to stand on my beliefs. I am firm in my convictions and can give a response for any attack on my faith. But the question is why would I place myself in a atmosphere where I would have to defend myself? If I am asked about my beliefs, I will gladly share them, but I will not put myself in a place where I will be constantly attacked for them. That is part of the reason why I will not go to college.
I never said that I would be influenced by the government schools if I go to college. I said,
“I seriously do not like the idea of going to a college and mingling with all the graduates who were influenced by the public schools. I mean, why would I spend 13 years of my life being homeschooled, being kept away from the influence of the public school system, only to put myself into their higher education public school?” that means that the kids who go to college are already brainwashed in public school mindset. I am not. They are the ones under an influence not me.
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September 8th, 2008 at 4:10 am
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August 23rd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Hello
While I am not a woman. I feel that I can offer some advice about going to college. I was badgered to go to college when I was 20 by my mom, I wasn’t planning on going. Finally, i gave up and went to a 2 year college to become a park maintenance worker. I graduated and looked for a job in the area. I could find none. I went to school to become an agriculture mechanic. When I finished doing that. I still couldn’t get a job. All I wanted was to keep my life simple and serve God. Not get into all this high technology stuff that is prevalent in society now. I feel that I am serving God now by working with people with Cerebral Palsy and are developmentally disabled. It isn’t what I trained for and it doesn’t pay well. However, I know that a university degree wouldn’t have helped me do the things I wanted to do. I wanted to be a farmer and work as an agriculture mechanic or park worker. Not those “high class” jobs that everyone is clamoring for nowadays. God Bless
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