College Students/Graduates / Past and Present

Luka said:
Just thought it would be interesting to hear from users who graduated in their chosen subject/career and has it had any positive or negative situations? Such as, for example, being told too overqualified, not enough experience etc.
Has anyone ever gone back to college/university and studied something else because maybe job market has been tough?

Current Students: what do you like/dislike about your chosen studies? Do you have worries about future etc re career? Backup plans? Let us know. Older users may be able to help and advise etc. (non patronising of course; I’ll roar at them.)

If you’re happy to share, please feel free. Age is irrespective as title says past and present; share thoughts experience and can see the changes of today compared to back then. Just a bit of fun, please don’t post names of universities etc, standard rules apply.

I’ll post in a bit — having a whisky 👀
PS: only posted this here as subject of topic is college- anyone can join. 😀
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I have 5 degrees because I'm a chronic overachiever and need to stay on top of everything and have an insatiable appetite to learn.
 
I'm looking into an online degree program but I'm not sure what I'd like to major in. A typical brick and mortar or on campus experience would not work for me.
 
I majored in computer science, it was highly competitive but well worth it. I believe in STEM fields you need to do well of course but also go above and beyond and do internships, join clubs and just be over all active. It's more than just school work.
The market for software related jobs is booming, however to get the best positions you need to stand out. In my opinion technology and science related fields are on the rise. I have not struggled to find a job and if I do look for one, there are many offers, but that is because of hard work and a good resume.
Major in something you enjoy and of course be realistic if you're going to a 4 year university because you only have so much time there to make a choice.
I think impostor syndrome also plays a critical role after graduating. You feel like you're not good enough but if you did put in a lot of work and dedicated your being to your major then you will be fine. It is a normal feeling to be honest.
My likes : Work from home or anywhere really, my own hours (with in deadline), something I love.
Dislikes : Can get tough, asking for help from time to time, a lot of emails and meetings in the early hours.
My best advice I could give you is that if you really want to save time and money and when I mean TIME I mean not wasting your time on a major you did not want... go to community college and just try out some intro classes to something you might like? Who knows you might hate it in the end... you can easily switch to something else while you save money and you also do your prerequisites. I started as a horticulture major, then went to mechanical engineering and finally switched to computer science because I had time to do so. 😉 Hope this helps!
 
SerenityMoon said:
I'm looking into an online degree program but I'm not sure what I'd like to major in. A typical brick and mortar or on campus experience would not work for me.
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Also online programs are great if you have the discipline, plus you don't have to waste time and more sleep! I want to do a online program for a masters sometime soon but they're super expensive. Do you have any ideas of what you are interested in? You know there are online tests to show what major is right for you by what you fill in.
 
Spleens said:
Also online programs are great if you have the discipline, plus you don't have to waste time and more sleep! I want to do a online program for a masters sometime soon but they're super expensive. Do you have any ideas of what you are interested in? You know there are online tests to show what major is right for you by what you fill in.
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I've always wanted to be elementary teacher, but because of my Tourette's and FND College courses and being in front of a Children's classroom doesn't sound like an option.
 
SerenityMoon said:
I've always wanted to be elementary teacher, but because of my Tourette's and FND College courses and being in front of a Children's classroom doesn't sound like an option.
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Teaching can be rewarding, but also a pain however there are alternatives. There is also Social work? It rewarding because a lot of times the focus in on helping children with their lives. If you are a people person and can be there for families I find it great. Just a suggestion though.

I have a couple friends who do it and they love their job.
 
Spleens said:
Teaching can be rewarding, but also a pain however there are alternatives. There is also Social work? It rewarding because a lot of times the focus in on helping children with their lives. If you are a people person and can be there for families I find it great. Just a suggestion though.

I have a couple friends who do it and they love their job.
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Spot on thank you for the suggestion. If I could help another going through the BS I did.
 
I have graduated as an electrical department major at college.

I once asked NavyWings a very, very simple math question.
- It was the following: 2 (x + 2) - 2 = -6

He couldn't figure it out even with multiple attempts.
- This man does not have multiple degrees. He can't perform primary school math.

A ten year old could have done better.
- Then, when we tried to show him the answer to this question, he tried to call me and another member [Gojo] stupid/retards for not believing that he was correct. However, we showed him an algebra calculator that showed all the steps in the equation. It wasn't until we did this that he finally gave up trying to convince us that he was right about it when was, in fact, not. Very much not.
 
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