From Failing Math to Engineering School (A Real Life Career Change Story)

Описание: Struggling in school? Failing math? Wondering if it's too late to turn your life around? This is my real life career change story.

You're not alone. I barely passed my math classes in high school, had no plans for college, and never really believed I could succeed in academics. My only option was community college — and honestly, it saved my future. Big shout out to all the community college faculty out there. I owe my success to their dedication to teaching!

In this video, I share my full story: from failing classes, to working dead-end jobs, to eventually getting into a great engineering school (Georgia Tech!). If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or left behind right now, 💪 know that it's NEVER too late to rewrite your story.

📖 Chapter Guide:
00:00 I Thought I Would Never Amount to Anything
03:16 Why I Didn't Want to Go to College
04:00 How Anti-Education Rhetoric Affected Me
05:40 My Only Option Was Community College
07:10 I Couldn't Pass the Math Placement Exam
08:43 My First Experience With Burnout
09:45 Getting Accepted to Georgia Tech (And Why I Don't Regret CC)
11:19 How College is Often Taken for Granted
13:50 My Final Year at Georgia Tech
15:00 I Had Never Considered Grad School
15:40 Why I Had to Make This Video
16:54 What I'd Tell My Younger Self

Your Story Matters:
Please share your struggles, wins (big or small), or encouragement for others in the comments. You never know whose life you might touch. ❤️ A supportive comment can change their day for the better!

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