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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: k00laid]
#19144809 - 11/16/13 10:40 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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MBAs are still solid degrees
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: skatealex2]
#19144812 - 11/16/13 10:41 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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learn a little about everything you can and don't worry about what the degree is called.
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: unam sanctum]
#19145076 - 11/16/13 12:19 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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unam sanctum said: learn a little about everything you can and don't worry about what the degree is called.
That's what I was thinking but that can be done outside of college. I guess you can always start our undecleared in a new college and see what ends up being interesting after taking a few classes.
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: skatealex2]
#19145103 - 11/16/13 12:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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unam sanctum said: learn a little about everything you can and don't worry about what the degree is called.
That's what I was thinking but that can be done outside of college. I guess you can always start our undecleared in a new college and see what ends up being interesting after taking a few classes.
most people find the same classes interesting though... psychology, philosophy.... these are not good majors. they are good elective classes, but not good majors. unless you are prepared to work VERY VERY hard
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: morrowasted]
#19145140 - 11/16/13 12:40 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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unam sanctum said: learn a little about everything you can and don't worry about what the degree is called.
That's what I was thinking but that can be done outside of college. I guess you can always start our undecleared in a new college and see what ends up being interesting after taking a few classes.
most people find the same classes interesting though... psychology, philosophy.... these are not good majors. they are good elective classes, but not good majors. unless you are prepared to work VERY VERY hard
Word man. That's what I found interesting too when I was in college. Especially abnormal psychology, but I do not want to become a psychologist! I wouldn't want to become a career philosopher either.
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: skatealex2]
#19145171 - 11/16/13 12:48 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have found being interested in things is a function of one's intelligence. When you make genuine connections in your own mind, things become interesting. As long as you are just regurgitating what you're being force-fed, you'll never be interested in the material you study.
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: morrowasted]
#19145234 - 11/16/13 01:04 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I hear that and I think that has differentiated some classes for me in the past. I usually find courses more interesting that require some self research and aren't just about simply memorizing everything and repeating it just cause someone (such as a teacher or a professor) says that's what it is, etc...
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: skatealex2]
#19145266 - 11/16/13 01:14 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Just use the money for a big knife. You will build a cabin nearby the sea and insulate it properly. Buy a nice fishing rod and alot of lures.. and a cooking pan. You would also like to have some good earth and seeds of whatever you might fancy to grow and harwest.
If the internett is to complicated you might want to pay someone to teach you these things... and when you are done depending on where you live I would reccommend a fireowen to keep you warm in the winters good luck!
And if you do not want to spend your life alone, I would also reccommend someone to spend your life with and love. ( that maybe the hardest)
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: morrowasted]
#19145290 - 11/16/13 01:21 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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personally, I would sit in on classes that I felt for whatever reasons would most benefit my ambitions and which I couldn't teach myself and say fuck the diploma, but since I didn't think you'd benefit much from that advice I didn't type it to start with. just remember it's only a piece of paper and if you know yourself, can determine what you want to do and commit chances are you won't need it. it certainly can't be ate or milked and it ain't gonna lay you any eggs. financial intelligence can give you a comfortable life on less money than you'd imagine and is required to make a lot as money and comfort for most of us have at least a finger or two on the steering wheel. you're happiness should be the light that guides you
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Re: What the hell to go for in college? [Re: skatealex2]
#19145304 - 11/16/13 01:24 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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My philosophy is to make college work for you. I think that the question “what do you want to do” is too obscure to really make the decision of what to study in school. How many times have you thought that you wanted to do something only to be disappointed once you tried it? People make life altering decisions about what to study and don’t even research what the actual job is that they will be fulfilling, the type of companies they will be working for, and the day to day rolls of someone in that profession.
IME, the culture of the workplace has more to do with my happiness than the work that I do. Let’s face it; all jobs will become somewhat rudimentary in the long run. You have to be happy walking through the door to your job every day. The people around you, above and below you, and the organization’s vision, and purpose will all affect your work experience. If you’re doing exactly what you love but everyone around you sucks and the organization is run like shit you aren’t going to be happy. That is why I am personally more interested in being employable and in demand, I figure this way I’ll have more mobility to move around until I find my perfect fit. This also extends to location, where I live is important to me and don’t want to feel limited in that way.
I’m currently getting a master’s degree in a subspecialty of physics. When I first decided to go to college I was a high school dropout and tested into a basic arithmetic math class (yes arithmetic, as in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division…). I promise you that you are no worse at math and science than me. While its hard work, being socially savvy and making friends with your professors and other students (esp. the smart ones) will get you through.
In my opinion the most important thing to do is to keep your GPA above a 3.0. Once you have your undergrad, (esp if it’s in a science) than a whole new high paying specialized career is just two years away in the form of a variety of graduate degrees. Several of my class mates are on their second and third master’s degrees. Most grad school programs require at least a 3.0, so if you don’t think you can keep your grades up I recommend waiting until you think you can..
The science sector (especially the more specialized degrees) has its perks. I’m fully funded with a monthly stipend that is enough for me to live on. I have not had to work a real job or pay a dime for my graduate education. The job prospects are also nice and give me a sense of calm as I know that I won’t end up hopelessly unemployed unless I really screw things up.. It’s nice to be in demand; it’s funny how it can flip the script with the hiring process. One of my friends who graduated last year took a job paying 80k/yr with a 10k sign on bonus + plus moving expenses and a housing allowance… Not a bad gig. With that said, happiness is more important than money. You need to decide what makes you happy: what you do, or where you are. I chose the latter for my own reasons.
Edited by Irfan (11/16/13 01:44 PM)
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