As we all know, Drake recently finished his high school education, and in a speech he addressed to the audience how he didn’t realize how important an education was then, but he does now and how he’s glad that he went back for it.  When you’re already taking diamond showers and $100 baths, an education can be the last thing on some people’s minds.  But for the following celebs, when they were skipping through the rainbow of C.R.E.A.M., they were also attaining their high school education.

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Fantasia

With a strong voice, the American Idol winner dropped out of high school after being harassed and raped by a classmate.  But, during the 2010 taping of her reality show, “Fantasia For Real,” they showed the proud mother not only graduate high school but walk across the stage as well.

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When you attend college as a “normal” aged student in your late teens and early twenties, you have no responsibilities other than getting that A, and (usually) mom and dad are paying. If you return to school later, with a family and a job, it’s a different story. Be sure your life is financially prepared for your return to school.

(Madame Noire) — You’re working nine hour days and attempting to pursue higher education. Leaving you with a mental imbalance, no social life, and an over-stressed situation, you’re having thoughts of ditching your job to become a full-time student. After all, besides the money, you’re not feeling what your job has to offer your future anyway.  For a moment you may be wondering ‘who does that?’ Who quits a full-time job to become a student? Well surprisingly in the midst of a recession, many people are choosing to turn in their work badge for a student I.D.  While some graduate and PH.d programs may be considerate of your work schedule and offer flexible options, others aren’t and may even recommend that you don’t work at all. Most PH.d programs prefer you to commit yourself to a full-time student status. The idea of leaving a stable salary and impressive benefits is not ideal; however it may be the best option if you’re serious about your studies and furthering your education and eventually your career.

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You’re working nine hour days and attempting to pursue higher education. Leaving you with a mental imbalance, no social life, and an over-stressed situation, you’re having thoughts of ditching your job to become a full-time student. After all, besides the money, you’re not feeling what your job has to offer your future anyway.

For a moment you may be wondering ‘who does that?’ Who quits a full-time job to become a student? Well surprisingly in the midst of a recession, many people are choosing to turn in their work badge for a student I.D.

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