My daughter and academics...need advice.

[seguidordejesus]

Heavenly One,

I have a 17 yr old cousin who homeschools who is signed up for some kind of online university where he'll have half of his degree done through CLEP by the time he graduates high school. He studies and just passes the tests for all his core classes. I'm going to email him and see what that's called. He will have his Bachelor's by the time he's 20.

[ILG]

Sounds like a great problem to have HO. Maybe you can advise me on how to get it.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by TJJJ

You know what is funny, when I was in high school I hated kids like yours! They made me feel so dumb! Now, I rejoice when I see Christian kids that are excelling.

Congrats!

She doesn't flaunt her smarts because she knows it might isolate her, but she is always willing to help others and she does, therefore, she has lots of friends. She isn't one to make others feel small in her eyes. She's a good kid.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by Mercy

I totally agree.

I say contact the college in your town and talk to someone about the interning opportunities they offer the students and MAKE an opportunity for her to get some hands on experience. Who knows...she could be the trail-blazer for a high school internship program and in 10 years there will be a scholarship named after her!

It helped me tremendously working in engineering internships throughout high school to know which field I wanted to go into. (I'm a Chemical Engineer) And with all my experience it was no problem getting internships while in college. By the time I graduated I had no problem getting a job....my problem was choosing between my offers!

What kind of job do you have? PM me if you wish, but I see this kind of job being something that she gets into. My brother is a chemical engineer (Master's level) but he's top cheese at the Anheiser-Busch plant in New Hampshire making mega bucks. I don't see my daughter doing that...LOL!

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by seguidordejesus

Heavenly One,

I have a 17 yr old cousin who homeschools who is signed up for some kind of online university where he'll have half of his degree done through CLEP by the time he graduates high school. He studies and just passes the tests for all his core classes. I'm going to email him and see what that's called. He will have his Bachelor's by the time he's 20.

Cool. Let me know.

The good thing about going to college while in HS is that the HS pays for college courses! I don't know if they do the same for online courses unless it's done through the local college, which might be possible.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by ILG

Sounds like a great problem to have HO. Maybe you can advise me on how to get it.

My son is normal. He isn't interested in a college degree but does want to learn a trade. I'm ok with that.....LOL!

This other stuff with my girl, well, I'm clueless!!

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

What kind of job do you have? PM me if you wish, but I see this kind of job being something that she gets into. My brother is a chemical engineer (Master's level) but he's top cheese at the Anheiser-Busch plant in New Hampshire making mega bucks. I don't see my daughter doing that...LOL!

I currently work in the (Natural) Gas Compression and Refrigeration industry....project managing the design and production of "skids" for our end users to treat the natural gas for use/sale in a variety of ways. I get to do everything from the design of the equipment, working with the draftsmen for layout, customer interface (travel!!), interface and problem solving during assembly, to helping out if there are hiccups during startup and commissioning of the plant. Right now I do ALL engineering (more than just the "Chemical" design....I have a hand in some mechanical, electrical, and control engineering too....lots to learn everyday!!)

I have worked all over the place though...

I started out as an intern with GM in a Powertrain plant...more on the electrical/controls engineering side. Diagnostics of the control systems of the cars (when I was 16)

Next I did an internship with a cancer foundation...considered medicine for a while (when I was 17)

Senior year in HS I worked for Ford Motor company, first in a plant where they made the windshields and tempered glass for the mustangs (the afternoons of my 2nd semester of SY), then I transferred to the distribution plant of those same materials for the summer to have a taste of sales and management of product.

In college I summer interned rather than co-op because I had a wreck my freshman year that caused me to miss a year and I didnt want to take that long to graduate.

So the 1st internship I was in this iddy biddy town in Tx at a 3M Production plant. Next, I went to MN and did some research on materials for 3M, then to Ca in a 3M pharmecuticals (sp?) plant. That one was the best! Notice they were all with 3M? Yep, after the first internship I HATED the location so badly they gave me some scholarship money to stay in there program. I also got to pick my next assignments.

After college I went to TN and worked for the government doing production research in the nuclear weapons industry. After 5 years I moved to Houston and started work in the Oil, Gas, and Chemical industry in process design, which opened the door to the job I have now.

My internships helped me determine my likes and dislikes so I didnt spend time job hopping after college cuz that doesn't look good on a resume. Even though I changed locations after college, I was with the same employer for 8 years.

I love what I do now the best. Knowing what I know now, I recommend (when in college) trying to get internships/co-ops with EPC companies (Engineering, Purcurement, Construction) because you really get to not only use your engineering skills, but learn across the board into other disciplines.

[HeavenlyOne]

Mercy, I'm going to have my daughter read what you wrote to see what she thinks. She might not have a clue either, but then again, she might. I'll let you know. Thanks.

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

Mercy, I'm going to have my daughter read what you wrote to see what she thinks. She might not have a clue either, but then again, she might. I'll let you know. Thanks.

Kool.

My advise in all of my 33 year old wisdom would be for her to think about what she really enjoys doing, then find a career to FIT THAT. You work for the rest of you life! You need to like it so you can enjoy the other areas of your life not be so down cuz you hate your job.

My first job out of school was NOT my highest offer. I wanted to do what seemed fun (and whats more fun than making bombs!!). It was more money than I had ever made anyway so that didnt matter to me.

Secondly, she sounds like she is pretty grounded, but still encourage her to follow her heart, and not what she thinks everyone expects from her. That makes a difference too in how we plan our lives....especially when you KNOW people are "watching" you.

If she wants to chat (or if you do) I can email you my personal email addy. I can keep my ear to the ground about some summer opportunites if I hear of any and pass them your way. Most of the time they cost, but not always a lot. And some times there is scholarship money involved.

[Sinatra]

Originally Posted by seguidordejesus

Heavenly One,

I have a 17 yr old cousin who homeschools who is signed up for some kind of online university where he'll have half of his degree done through CLEP by the time he graduates high school. He studies and just passes the tests for all his core classes. I'm going to email him and see what that's called. He will have his Bachelor's by the time he's 20.

We are also a homeshool family. I would also like to know about this program.

Sinatra