Vtlion you studied a real subject if I remember - chemical engineering right ? You do know that its too difficult for most of the current student body to do that. Just being the contrarian ... I also am an engineer, and I wont say school is a waste, but universities encourage people to borrow and waste both in terms of what it costs and what they teach. CSI science is a classic example.

Employers also have played their part sending a lot of jobs - entire job categories overseas.

In a way you have to really watch what you're studying and what you're paying for that. Anything that other students are running away from is always a good idea to take a second look into. Especially if it involves math, physics and chemistry.

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Buddha.

2009 was alright, I made a little money, had a little fun and did most of that on the beach.  2010 is looking promising.  I just sent my check off for the only course I need to take to get cleared for BOC.

Quote from: The Buddha on January 10, 2010, 08:04:46 AM
Vtlion you studied a real subject if I remember - chemical engineering right ? You do know that its too difficult for most of the current student body to do that.
Buddha.

As a C+ student and a bit of a latch-key kid from a very middle class upbringing including public school systems and working evenings at the McDonalds to pay for my beat up '87 camaro in high school, I went on a very circuitous route culminating in bachelors degrees in Chemistry and Geology and a PhD in Chemistry.  Having accomplished that, I sincerely believe that about half of Americans have the intellectual ability to do so.  What really separates the successful graduate students from the unsuccessful ones is their refusal to quit.  And yes, I chose to pursue Chemistry over Geology because of practicality (choosing a "real" subject as you put it).  I would much rather be hanging off the side of an outcropping in West Virginia or Utah for a living, but I made some practical choices and they blossomed into what is shaping up to be a good career.

From a PhD in Chemistry to a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do to lecturing for 200 of the country's most promising college students; one thing has always been true for me:  No project has ever been as difficult or intimidating from the inside as it appeared from the outside.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that people interested in bettering themselves should not compromise from the start and let themselves get 'psyched out' because they think the best opportunities will be too hard or they aren't smart enough.  I feel that this is seldom the case.

Oooo Geology - OK yea I flunked it as well ... but its a cool subject.

50% you say - I think you may be optimistic, but you never know.

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Buddha.

Heh, I'd say you're about right on the "practicality" of geology.  My dad went the geology route, and if he would have went the chemical engineering route instead, well, let's just say I probably wouldn't be riding the GS right now, haha.  Still though, I'd have to say geology has got to be one of the more interesting sciences.  Then again, I don't think I've ever studied a science I didn't like.  I wonder what the chances of finding a mycology expert on this forum are?

On a side note here, Purdue isn't looking like a terrible college choice.  I was just accepted into the Pre-Pharmacy program, and they just sent me a letter today saying I would receive their Trustees Scholarship, if I chose to attend there.  Even if it is a few states away, it doesn't sound like a bad investment to me.  Of course, I'm still going to have to apply to some other scholarships.  Gotta take whatever you can get, I suppose.

Graduate in December with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Get a summer internship. Decide if and where i want to go to graduate school.
move out of my mothers.
gain 10lbs
paint the GS, get the guts to wear off the last row of chicken strips- im short on lives and starting to feel age at 21 lol.

You have a BS in electrical engineering, man you should get a great job ... just paint your BS certificate green and you're good. We need to re do the whole damn country's power grid. Too much directional crap and its all in the wrong directions now a days.
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Buddha.

I'm the "minority" at the school as far as my education. I did choose networking like a lot of other people. Except that I chose Network Engineering. Meaning I'll have to take more Engineering type classes. Physics etc. Most of the kids I'm in class with don't want to apply themselves to those types of classes. I'm amazed at the number of students that I'm in class with that are doing poorly and/or have poor attendance. At 28, I'm sure I'm one of the older "kids" in my classes. I don't consider myself to be insanely smart, I just listen in class and try my best to do well in everything. Some students just don't seem to care. I can't understand why you would attend college classes and not be trying to get the most out of it? As of right now I'm only pursuing an Associates. I'm hoping to use that to get my foot in the door somewhere and then look into the possibility of furthering my education.

With my moms passing yesterday, my educational plans are on hold briefly. once situated am getting that ball rolling looking forward

Quote from: jserio on January 14, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
I can't understand why you would attend college classes and not be trying to get the most out of it?

Simple, they aren't footing the bill.  Those are the same kids that were flying off to Cancun and Jamaica over spring break while I was doing the same thing I always did, work.  Does that sound bitter???   

-Jessie

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on January 14, 2010, 10:01:23 PM
With my moms passing yesterday, my educational plans are on hold briefly. once situated am getting that ball rolling looking forward

Dam, Yama, sorry for your loss. Hang in there, things will turn around.

in an emo fog ( heck all go thru this),when it hits, oye. anyhoo education, i love it. if i could afford it, id be a professional student. you start college, you know of a goal ( your degree, job $$$?, etc.) the closer you get to that graduation, it is like coolness, apprehension etc.

Oooo man, sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences to your whole family and prayers with you.
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Buddha.

Was a depressing birthday today for me, was going to have dinner with mom , but alas, no. a long while back she told me " when i die, you can have my watch, heck you can wear it, or maybe trade it for a watch that is more your style. but please dont pawn it.  also ill have  a sizeable share in hte estate, stocks etc. but f%$king probate hell time now. i couldnt find the watch until today. been looking for it. she was bedridden, so it had to have been in arms reach, i found it it was one of these, but it is a white elephant to me. iwont sell it. may trade it for a mens watch i may wear it until the day i die. and ill pass it on. who knows

http://deluxemall.com/new-used-branded-watches/10615-ladies-tag-heuer-alter-ego-diamond-bezel.html once we get the estate settled, im looking into returning to school. going to find a home somewhere, and a school, job etc. i do miss om, we did argue sometimes, but we were so much alike lol, courses im looking into are massage therapy, and interior design. who knows, may do the massage therapy course work first, then use that income to put me through the interior design course. anyways, many apologies for the threadjack, hell if i could make money from threadjacks, id be not so broke lol . my apologies

Good luck with all that yamahon.

You're birthday is 16th or 17th. My son is on 17th - today.

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Buddha.

Quote from: The Buddha on January 17, 2010, 07:28:58 AM
Good luck with all that yamahon.

You're birthday is 16th or 17th. My son is on 17th - today.

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Buddha.

it was the 16th

I agree with Budda's opinion almost totally, but there are a couple jobs still worth going to college for.  There is a big shortage of engineers (especially electrical engineers) and nurses.  This trend will continue at least as far as anyone can project.  People hate math and blood and guts these days.  With what they watch on TV go figure.  Go into those professions and you can't miss.  Notice I didn't say computer systems engineer.  Those guys are getting to be a dime a dozen.

Quote from: bill14224 on January 19, 2010, 04:51:15 PM
I agree with Budda's opinion almost totally, but there are a couple jobs still worth going to college for.  There is a big shortage of engineers (especially electrical engineers) and nurses.  This trend will continue at least as far as anyone can project.  People hate math and blood and guts these days.  With what they watch on TV go figure.  Go into those professions and you can't miss.  Notice I didn't say computer systems engineer.  Those guys are getting to be a dime a dozen.

Honestly civil engi or mech engi i wouldnt imnd going into either, BUT my main dreams/goals is still the arts/architecture/interior design. one of a few fields, a computer still cannot do totally by itself