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What college(s) did you attended? What's your major? How did you like it? Would you recommend it?

I'm narrowing down my choices this weekend, and I just want to hear some experiences from the users on here on how they liked their college life and such.

I just finished my doctorate a year ago and attended University of Oklahoma, Baylor and Michigan State. I liked all three and would recommend all of them to anyone that is going for the same degrees I pursued.

What are you planning going to major in, or do you even know at this point? Are you planning on pursuing advanced degrees? Do you want to stay in illinois or go somewhere else? Do you have high test scores? Do you plan on taking out loans or have another way of financing your education?

I know the last could of questions are personal, but the answers to them will help you narrow down your decision. Let me know kind of what you're thinking about with degree/location/future plans and I'd be happy to give you more input.

Good luck on your search.

I plan on going into zoology in the long run, but, I'll be doing biology as an undergrad, then work my way up to a Ph.D. I plan on staying in the Midwest if possible (or any state touching/bordering Illinois), but, if necessary I will go out further. As for my scores, I got a 24 on the ACT, not proud, but I retook it and got the same three times, although if you put all my highest sub scores together, it's a 25. I'm in the top 17% of my class, and I don't plan on taking loans.

Thanks for the help!

I'm currently in the Engineering College at the University of Central Florida working on my undergraduate degree. I am dual majoring electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. I have a minor in Intelligent robotic systems. So far I have liked it a lot but I don't plan on attending UCF for my Masters degree. For that I am looking into Vanderbilt University, and MIT.

I really want to get into the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT.

Did two years at UW Steven's Point for Wildlife, decided the IT field was for me and transferred.

I was a slacker in highschool so im at community college now but hoping to transfer after my next fall semester there. I never studied in highschool, still havent ever even in college, and didnt do alot of homework. I BS'd my way through stuff and just got good grades on tests/ quizzes. SAT i got an 1860 and ACT i got a 30, so obviously im not really dumb, i just didnt care to do schoolwork that i thought was pointless haha. I got into every school i applied to but just chose not to go at the last minute bc im paying for my education and didnt wanna rack up a crapload of student loans so fast. (Im still not in debt which is nice). I didnt wanna go to college tbh, but kinda just went along with the process bc all my friends were. I worked alot and was making ok money so i didnt think i needed to.

By after next fall semester, combined with the college classes i took in highschool, ill be a Junior. (Basically one semester ahead of time). I'll have all my gen eds done and then ill have to decide on a major which im really not looking forward to. I dont really like going to community college, but im saving money so its nice. Also whenever i want the "whole college experience", which is basically getting drunk and getting girls, i can just go visit my friends at UCONN whenver haha. My next mission is to pick which school to transfer to, find an apartment near the school that allows snakes, and then move in and find a job. Should be fun, im kinda looking forward to moving out.

From others perspective id love to hear about what your major is and what you hope to do with it? Also what school you go to and how you like it? Im still trying to decide on a major and having alot of trouble with it so any suggestions to help me figure that out would be nice!:)

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I'm currently in the Engineering College at the University of Central Florida working on my undergraduate degree. I am dual majoring electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. I have a minor in Intelligent robotic systems. So far I have liked it a lot but I don't plan on attending UCF for my Masters degree. For that I am looking into Vanderbilt University, and MIT.

I really want to get into the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT.

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Oh you, and your robots haha :rolleyes:

Skip MIT and just open your own business bro, youve got the brains!

And by "brains" i mean that we all know you have more than one....:rofl:

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From others perspective id love to hear about what your major is and what you hope to do with it? Also what school you go to and how you like it? Im still trying to decide on a major and having alot of trouble with it so any suggestions to help me figure that out would be nice!:)

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My electrical engineering Major basically boils down to Boolean Algebra, Learning how to construct computer networks (both macro IE Internet and micro IE Communications between components within a computer), & microcircuitry. There is a good bit of computer programing as well.

My Mechanical engineering major boils down to Optimization of design through math...

My Minor in Intelligent Robotic Systems deals with Artificial Intelligence, and my Design Project.

So basically a week of classes for me goes like this.

Go to upper-level math class, learn something.

Go to Physics class and apply what I learned in the previous semesters math course.

Go to Engineering class and either apply the math and physics to my field or learn field specific stuff. (like Boolean Algebra)

I plan on starting off working for companies in the Electrical engineering field, then later on starting my own company in the robotics field.

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From others perspective id love to hear about what your major is and what you hope to do with it? Also what school you go to and how you like it? Im still trying to decide on a major and having alot of trouble with it so any suggestions to help me figure that out would be nice!:)

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I'm not sure if you're asking me this so I'll repost ._. lol

I plan on going into zoology in the long run, but, I'll be doing biology as an undergrad, then work my way up to a Ph.D. I plan on staying in the Midwest if possible (or any state touching/bordering Illinois), but, if necessary I will go out further. As for my scores, I got a 24 on the ACT, not proud, but I retook it and got the same three times, although if you put all my highest sub scores together, it's a 25. I'm in the top 17% of my class, and I don't plan on taking loans.


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I was projected to have a 33 ACT, but, high school has not been kind. I was the top student in Elementary as well as Jr. High, but, as soon as I got into high school, life really kicked me. Hard.

I graduated from the University of Iowa last year, which is right down the street from you! I really liked the school, but I'm glad to be done :) It's a research based school so just about every class you take is going to require a lot of reading, and reading of research papers. That was the worst part, but I was a Sociology major which is nothing but research so I had it ten fold! Sociology was an awesome major, but you have to be interested in that sort of stuff.

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I graduated from the University of Iowa last year, which is right down the street from you! I really liked the school, but I'm glad to be done It's a research based school so just about every class you take is going to require a lot of reading, and reading of research papers. That was the worst part, but I was a Sociology major which is nothing but research so I had it ten fold! Sociology was an awesome major, but you have to be interested in that sort of stuff.

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That's what my sister is doing, but also Psychology.

I looked into Iowa State Uni., what's your views on it? I know you didn't go there, but, it's worth asking! haha

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My electrical engineering Major basically boils down to Boolean Algebra, Learning how to construct computer networks (both macro IE Internet and micro IE Communications between components within a computer), & microcircuitry. There is a good bit of computer programing as well.

My Mechanical engineering major boils down to Optimization of design through math...

My Minor in Intelligent Robotic Systems deals with Artificial Intelligence, and my Design Project.

So basically a week of classes for me goes like this.

Go to upper-level math class, learn something.

Go to Physics class and apply what I learned in the previous semesters math course.

Go to Engineering class and either apply the math and physics to my field or learn field specific stuff. (like Boolean Algebra)

I plan on starting off working for companies in the Electrical engineering field, then later on starting my own company in the robotics field.

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Yea engineering probably isnt for me bud, haha. Math is my worst subject. My philosophy is, and im not saying this is necesarily good or ethical, that if i need to figure out a math problem that i cant figure out on my own then i ask one of my smart friends like you to help me get it haha. Its worked well for me so far. I loved the CAD classes i took in highschool though. DataCad and AutoCad i think they were called. Making houses in another program too but dont remember the name of it. Im a VERY visual and hands on type learner. Geometry came easy to me because of all the shapes and crap but algebra, not so much.:oops:

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I'm not sure if you're asking me this so I'll repost ._. lol

I plan on going into zoology in the long run, but, I'll be doing biology as an undergrad, then work my way up to a Ph.D. I plan on staying in the Midwest if possible (or any state touching/bordering Illinois), but, if necessary I will go out further. As for my scores, I got a 24 on the ACT, not proud, but I retook it and got the same three times, although if you put all my highest sub scores together, it's a 25. I'm in the top 17% of my class, and I don't plan on taking loans.


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I was projected to have a 33 ACT, but, high school has not been kind. I was the top student in Elementary as well as Jr. High, but, as soon as I got into high school, life really kicked me. Hard.

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No i was referring to people already in college but its all good man, lol. Take the ACT again and youll probably do better. I only took the SAT and ACT one time each bc i was stupid. Do you consider yourself a good test taker or do tests make you nervous? Im fortunate that they dont bother me a whole lot. I kinda wish they did so i was forced to study more in highschool but whatever.

EDIT: Be sure to take the SAT too bc theyre two totally different tests. You may do alot better on one than the other. A 30 on the ACT translates to about a 2000 on the SAT so i did like 150 points better on the ACT comparitively. It may be opposite for you man!

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No i was referring to people already in college but its all good man, lol. Take the ACT again and youll probably do better. I only took the SAT and ACT one time each bc i was stupid. Do you consider yourself a good test taker or do tests make you nervous? Im fortunate that they dont bother me a whole lot. I kinda wish they did so i was forced to study more in highschool but whatever.

EDIT: Be sure to take the SAT too bc theyre two totally different tests. You may do alot better on one than the other. A 30 on the ACT translates to about a 2000 on the SAT so i did like 150 points better on the ACT comparitively. It may be opposite for you man!

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Fail. Sorry about that. And, I can't take it over ahaha. I'm applying to colleges this summer, and I'm hoping to get in based on my class rank, and seeing that I'm in about six or so clubs/act. I'm not a good state test taker under pressure, reg. tests though are another story.

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Fail. Sorry about that. And, I can't take it over ahaha. I'm applying to colleges this summer, and I'm hoping to get in based on my class rank, and seeing that I'm in about six or so clubs/act. I'm not a good state test taker under pressure, reg. tests though are another story.

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Youre a junior now right?

You can take the ACT/SAT's again over summer or even in your first quarter/semester of senior year. Then if you get a better score you just submit it to the college and theyll make a desicion based on that score. Even early desicion application deadlines, which im not sure if thats what youre going for, isnt until like October or november for most schools if i remember correctly. So i dont think you have to apply over the summer, that seems wayyy earlier.

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Youre a junior now right?

You can take the ACT/SAT's again over summer or even in your first quarter/semester of senior year. Then if you get a better score you just submit it to the college and theyll make a desicion based on that score. Even early desicion application deadlines, which im not sure if thats what youre going for, isnt until like October or november for most schools if i remember correctly. So i dont think you have to apply over the summer, that seems wayyy earlier.

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Yup, going into my Senior year. I'm going to apply early, and it's the next ACT is in Sept. for the main school I'm looking into. My parents, well, my family is very touchy about ACT and school overall. Most of my cousins score within 32-36 range, and here I am with my score.

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Yup, going into my Senior year. I'm going to apply early, and it's the next ACT is in Sept. for the main school I'm looking into. My parents, well, my family is very touchy about ACT and school overall. Most of my cousins score within 32-36 range, and here I am with my score.

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Ok but what im saying is if youre set on early desicion or early action ( one is non-binding and one isnt. i dont remember which is which but make sure you do when applying), then if the deadline is Oct.1st for example, applying in august will not benefit you at all. Its not a first come first serve thing, its once the deadline hits then they review all the early desicion/action applications. So if you take it in September that would be perfect bc you get your scores in like 6 weeks or so and you can send it to them. If you get deferred or bumped into the regular deadline application pool then youll have this higher score to help you out. It can only benefit you to take them again in September. Also why arent you trying the SAT's? and forget about what others got on their ACT's. Theyre not you, you are you. Just bc i got a higher score than you doesnt mean im better than you or smarter than you. Your parents need to understand this bc from your answers it sound slike theyre being a bit overbearing.

EDIT: after re-reading that first part i realize i was kinda confusing. What i mean is its not rolling admissions like it is for regular app deadline. Where if you apply right away you get your letter back sooner. For EA/ED they review and send accceptance/rejection/deferral letters all out at the same time (roughly speaking, im sure).

Oh, sorry for not answering properly. My parents won't let me take it again, seeing as I've already taken it multiple times, and most of the colleges I'm applying to don't let you change, I've read online and asked counselors about it. So I'm pretty much stuck with it.

The nearest place to take the SAT is about a two hour drive, and my parents didn't feel it was necessary. And I've heard that if you turn your app. early, they're respond quickly because not many people do it. If worse comes to worse, I'll go to comm. college, but, I don't see the harm in it like my parents do.

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Oh, sorry for not answering properly. My parents won't let me take it again, seeing as I've already taken it multiple times, and most of the colleges I'm applying to don't let you change, I've read online and asked counselors about it. So I'm pretty much stuck with it.

The nearest place to take the SAT is about a two hour drive, and my parents didn't feel it was necessary. And I've heard that if you turn your app. early, they're respond quickly because not many people do it. If worse comes to worse, I'll go to comm. college, but, I don't see the harm in it like my parents do.

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Oh ok i see what you mean. That kinda makes sense then i guess. Its still not a bad score, its above average and you should be able to get into some good schools with it. Community College isnt bad but being a pretty social person, its not the best fit for me. I mean sure i love having my "me" time, but community college doesnt offer much of a social life and you get kinda lonely/jealous with all your friends being away at school. (well at least i am lol). The only major plus is the cost, you save ALOT of money. But if you can get scholarships and financial aid from a big school then the savings could be almost as good. :gj:

As far as applying early, that wasnt how it was with the colleges i applied to but i could be remembering wrong or it may have changed since that was like 2 years ago.

I went to The Medical College of Georgia. It is now called Georgia Health Sciences University. It is based in Augusta, GA but I did a satellite program based out of ATL.

My major was Nuclear Medicine. It is a very cool field to work in, lot's of nuclear physics, decay and shielding calculations, and dosimetry for patients and yourself. I currently work in rural areas doing PET/CT scans which are primarily scans that detect any type of cancer. The pay is great, but it is very hard to find a job because the field is very small and the Gov't keeps messing which healthcare regulations.

BTW!

I also spend my first 4-5 years drinking, then having a kid, and thenchanging my major 4 times. I partied A LOT my first couple years and just took care of my core classes to get a feel for what I wanted to do.

Hope this helps ya dude and GL!!!

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I went to The Medical College of Georgia. It is now called Georgia Health Sciences University. It is based in Augusta, GA but I did a satellite program based out of ATL.

My major was Nuclear Medicine. It is a very cool field to work in, lot's of nuclear physics, decay and shielding calculations, and dosimetry for patients and yourself. I currently work in rural areas doing PET/CT scans which are primarily scans that detect any type of cancer. The pay is great, but it is very hard to find a job because the field is very small and the Gov't keeps messing which healthcare regulations.

BTW!

I also spend my first 4-5 years drinking, then having a kid, and thenchanging my major 4 times. I partied A LOT my first couple years and just took care of my core classes to get a feel for what I wanted to do.

Hope this helps ya dude and GL!!!

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I had to do a 50 minute long presentation on Nuclear Medicine last semester... very interesting stuff!

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I had to do a 50 minute long presentation on Nuclear Medicine last semester... very interesting stuff!

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Yes it is! Did you get into the Positron Emission stuff or just stick to Gamma Cameras?

theReptileGuy -

I think in your position I would go to an in state school. If you are planning on continuing an education the location of your Masters and PhD will be more important to potential employers than your bachelors. That being said your grades/achievements during your undergrad will help you get into those other schools.

Since you are in the "narrowing down" phase of places to look at here is what I would do. Since you have an idea of what you want to do, I would look at that specific department and the faculty in it. Read their bios and see what they specialize in and if its of any interest to you. One of my biology teachers for undergrads specialty was scorpions. His dissertation was on them and he was considered one of the world authorities on them. Students with an interest arachnids/dromopoda came from all over the world to study with him.

This advice might be more helpful with your advanced degrees, but if there is a person that specializes in herps and that is what your area of interest is, it might be a good fit. When I talk to people about what college to go to, if they don't have have any idea what they want to do I tell them to go to the best school possible. I'd tell you to go to the best school you can get into (even a community college) that you can get into that has a reputable biology department.

I got a 24 on my ACT too and it's not the end of the world. I now have a doctorate and teach at a Division I university. You will probably be able to get accepted to a state school or smaller college based your class rank. You can get a great education anywhere, it's all what you are willing to put into it. Good luck on your search.

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Yes it is! Did you get into the Positron Emission stuff or just stick to Gamma Cameras?

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I didn't get into anything in too much detail, I mostly had to talk about what the field was and how to get into it.

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I didn't get into anything in too much detail, I mostly had to talk about what the field was and how to get into it.

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Cool! I love working in Nuclear Medicine. Trying to educate people that have been brain washed for 100 years that all radiation and nuclear isotopes are bad. :)

Also, I see you are an Engineer. My dad has a Masters in Mechanical from Dartmouth back in the day ... and my brother has a PhD in chemical Engineering. He will be starting his research back in the states next year at Mount Sinai in NY. He also does cancer research. My dad just likes to tell everyone how stuff works and draws a crap load of diagrams and pictures... haha

I don't have much to offer here... I just graduated with a Bachelors of Architecture from Illinois Institute of technology here in Chicago. As far as school location goes, Chicago is awesome. I probably will never leave!

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That's what my sister is doing, but also Psychology.

I looked into Iowa State Uni., what's your views on it? I know you didn't go there, but, it's worth asking! haha

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It's a good school but the name doesn't carry as much weight. the university is known for being a tougher school. I had a professor tell me that we were one of the top 40 colleges in the nation and he expected that kind of work from us. If you are looking at Iowa or the university I of course would say the university :) Iowa state is good for ag stuff, they have us best on all the farm stuff. Oh and being a Hawkeye is awesome!


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I went to the University of Montana-Western for two years and found out the hard way that college isn't for me.

I went to the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. I majored in Photography.

I loved it, tons of work and lots of long long days but every moment was fun exciting and amazing. I left a seriously well paying job with the Canadian Gov. when a poorly paying job at NSCAD opened up. I have been there for 18 years now and still love every day (mostly) anyway. I would not change a thing!

I'm a late bloomer...hated high school and being young I didn't do well. After high school I joined the Army and was stationed at Ft Campbell on the 101st Airborne. I left the military and got into IT, been doing IT for 20 years now and have hated every day of it, but it pays the bills.

About four years ago I decided to go to school and got my Bachelors from Portland State while continuing to work full time. I plan on going to law school next year.

Wish I would have done this 20+ years ago but hey, at least I'm doing it now. My son is ten and u stress school with him, I don't want him to do what I did and hate their job for 20 years just for a paycheck lol

I currently am attending a community college part time. I do things backwards a lot so I had a baby girl and the decided to go back to school. I'm majoring in Special Education and want to specialize in Autism. I plan on transferring to Immaculata University once I finish all of my pre reqs. I would suggest going to college ASAP! Now that I am a mother with bills I have to work 2 jobs and am unable to go full time. Good luck in your future endeavors!!!


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I know nothing about the American college system, but I will say that if you find a major you like, pursue it full-throttle from the first day of classes. I just finished my first year in Marine & Freshwater Biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, and just by emailing tonnes of different profs that were working on stuff that interested me, I got a position volunteering in a fish research lab my first month of university, and another second semester. Now, even though I'm really young, I got a summer job in my field that I can return to every year and then transition to full time after I get my masters. It takes 3 minutes to compose a short email asking about openings in a lab, but it will help save you months (or even years) of trouble after you get your degree scrounging around for references and jobs. Long story short, my advice is that you don't need a degree to get involved in your field!! :)

I began college at University of Oregon, but found the party atmosphere was too tempting - as reflected in my pathetic GPA. So I dropped out and moved to Lake Tahoe, took a few classes at the local community college (to boost that horrible GPA), and later transferred to University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. I ended up doing much better there, and graduated with a BA in English Literature. About a year later I entered San Jose State University for graduate school, where I earned the Master of Library & Information Science in 2006 @ the age of 30. So I guess you could say I took the scenic route, but eventually ended up where I wanted. ;)

For the record, my BA was as useless as it sounds... but I'd planned from the beginning to continue post-grad, so I knew it wouldn't really matter. My advice is to think "employment potential" (in addition to what you enjoy) when choosing a major, especially considering the economy may not recover before your graduation. As the daughter of a librarian, I knew it was a strong and stable field, which also happened to suit my personality/skills to a tee. Consider what you see yourself doing, in terms of a realistic profession, and take whatever educational path is necessary to achieve that. Good luck!!

I went to a smallish liberal arts college on the East coast of the United States and double majored in English and History. I wanted to go to America because the more flexible education system appealed to me for undergrad and I wanted a bit of an adventure. I liked it that I could take a bit of everything and have the first year to figure out my life and major, as when I first entered college I couldn't decide if I wanted to major in Biology or History. I really support the liberal arts creed and feel like I graduated with a pretty well-rounded skill set and knowledge.

Now I'm pursuing a doctoral program in the United Kingdom (where I'm actually from) in Medieval History. Not exactly the most practical course of action in the world, but I love it.

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For the record, my BA was as useless as it sounds... but I'd planned from the beginning to continue post-grad, so I knew it wouldn't really matter. My advice is to think "employment potential" (in addition to what you enjoy) when choosing a major, especially considering the economy may not recover before your graduation. As the daughter of a librarian, I knew it was a strong and stable field, which also happened to suit my personality/skills to a tee. Consider what you see yourself doing, in terms of a realistic profession, and take whatever educational path is necessary to achieve that. Good luck!!

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x2. Agree with this. Some people do NOT get it either haha. Theyll learn eventually though i guess.

Thats exactly the dilemna im kinda going through right now. Trying to find something to major in that ill enjoy but also be able to get a job in the field after graduation.

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x2. Agree with this. Some people do NOT get it either haha. Theyll learn eventually though i guess.

Thats exactly the dilemna im kinda going through right now. Trying to find something to major in that ill enjoy but also be able to get a job in the field after graduation.

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I agree with this to an extent but not entirely. Although I personally chose to continue on immediately to postgraduate study, most of my friends (2010 graduate) went on to jobs. Their experiences have not been at all predictable. I have Economics major friends who are underemployed and Anthropology major friends with great jobs, an English major friend who is making six-figures and an Engineering friend with no job. What has seemed to correlate extremely strongly is GPA / overall success in their chosen program. Friends who did really well in college mostly seem to have jobs two years out that they are happy with and relate in some form to their majors. Friends who didn't do as hot aren't fairing as well.

Do I think that a Math major with a 4.0 is going to find a job more easily than a History major with the same GPA? Absolutely. However, if you choose a major purely based on employability and you hate it, the chances you will do well are severely diminished. At the moment, its very much a buyers' market when it comes to recent grads and they will choose good students 9/10. You should pick a major that will be practical for the type of job you hope to have as well as something that you will be excited to study for 3-5 years.

To round off this long-winded comment, I think practicality will only take you so far in a recession market.

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I agree with this to an extent but not entirely. Although I personally chose to continue on immediately to postgraduate study, most of my friends (2010 graduate) went on to jobs. Their experiences have not been at all predictable. I have Economics major friends who are underemployed and Anthropology major friends with great jobs, an English major friend who is making six-figures and an Engineering friend with no job. What has seemed to correlate extremely strongly is GPA / overall success in their chosen program. Friends who did really well in college mostly seem to have jobs two years out that they are happy with and relate in some form to their majors. Friends who didn't do as hot aren't fairing as well.

Do I think that a Math major with a 4.0 is going to find a job more easily than a History major with the same GPA? Absolutely. However, if you choose a major purely based on employability and you hate it, the chances you will do well are severely diminished. At the moment, its very much a buyers' market when it comes to recent grads and they will choose good students 9/10. You should pick a major that will be practical for the type of job you hope to have as well as something that you will be excited to study for 3-5 years.

To round off this long-winded comment, I think practicality will only take you so far in a recession market.

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I agree with you good point.

I was more talking about people who go to a $50K a year private college and major in drama then complain about student loans lol. I didnt specify really though so your point is very valid too.

University of Phoenix, Associates of Arts in Information Technology & Bachelor's of Science in Software Engineering. I loved every minute of it! It is expensive, but totally worth in, IMO. Since I was able to work my classes and homework around my schedule, there was never any reason to miss classes / not have homework completed, and I was able to focus. I earned very good grades in all of my courses because of that, and learned a ton.

A few months before I graduated, I started putting my software engineering knowledge to work at work. After I graduated, I was asked to help on a project for corporate once they saw the work that I was doing. I was invited to visit the corporate office of the company that I work for, and I believe they are going to offer me a position shortly once they get the OK to create the new position.

Distance learning is a great tool, but it takes a certain mindset in order for it to be beneficial. Since there is no one to guide you, you have to have a lot of self-discipline.

I am at the University of Iowa as well. Im going to be a junior and i am double majoring and getting a certificate (like a minor). I am doing graphic design and communications with a certificate in entrepreneurship. I have been a Hawkeye fan my whole life so I might be a little biased but I really love the college and it is close to you. And A LOT of people from Illinois go here. We call it a "Suburb of Chicago". Hope this helps.

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To the guy who went to OU, I'm sorry you saw the bad side of Oklahoma! Haha. But seriously, Oklahoma State University is GREAT if you want to go into Accounting/business, vet med, math, or sports. There are better schools for my major, Computer Science, but it's still a good program in my opinion.

Campus life is great during football and basketball season, but spring and summer are sparse. And I mean, who wouldn't want to go to the over all number two school in the nation from last year? ;) Tide didn't deserve it! Haha.


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But seriously, Oklahoma State University is GREAT if you want to go into Accounting/business, vet med, math, or sports.

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Can i major in sports with a conc in football lol? How exactly does one major in sports?

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Can i major in sports with a conc in football lol? How exactly does one major in sports?

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We have a great sports medicine and teaching degrees that's technically a Phys Ed degree that focuses on being a coach. ;)


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We have a great sports medicine and teaching degrees that's technically a Phys Ed degree that focuses on being a coach. ;)


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Haha ya i gotcha i was only kidding :p

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Haha ya i gotcha i was only kidding :p

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I know, I know. ;) but I was able to answer! Obviously OSU is the best! :p


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I know, I know. ;) but I was able to answer! Obviously OSU is the best! :p


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Yea ok pal. haha

I attended the University of Washington for my Bachelors in Biochemistry and Physics and absolutely loved it there! I would highly recommend it to anybody. Although the class sizes were rather large the professors and TA's in my experience had been very helpfully and friendly if you talked to them during office hours for extra help.


I also attended Baylor University to get my Physics master before heading off to Medical school. I would also recommend this school even thought it is much pricier then state schools. I was very nervous about going to a private school for the first but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. Not only are the faculty and staff very friendly but so are the students (minus 1 or 2 rotten eggs). I taught a few tutorial classes and sat in on a few class lectures. Most of the class sizes are fairly small which is wonderful as your professor actually learns your name! The only classes that tend to be over flowing are stuff like the Pre-Med prerequisite courses. Those classes can have more then 200 in them.


Anyways, Best of luck on deciding and I am sure you will find the right fit for you!

I love being a college student. It really makes me more independent and it feels like I already starting to build my future.

University of South Carolina all the way here...It has decent academics depending on what you want to do(I was accounting for 2 years before switching to Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management), an unbelievable, 292,000 square foot free fitness center and one of the best atmospheres in the country during football season. The bar scene is sick too. Not to mention, they didn't make the song "Carolina Girls" for nothing...


However, I'm going back in August to the University of Sciences in Philadelphia for a BS in biology in order to continue on to Vet school

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University of South Carolina all the way here...It has decent academics depending on what you want to do(I was accounting for 2 years before switching to Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management), an unbelievable, 292,000 square foot free fitness center and one of the best atmospheres in the country during football season. The bar scene is sick too. Not to mention, they didn't make the song "Carolina Girls" for nothing...


However, I'm going back in August to the University of Sciences in Philadelphia for a BS in biology in order to continue on to Vet school

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I was in love with USC when i visited there. i wish i had gone there. Im still thinking about transferring there when my time comes. Id have to pay OOS tuition prices though which would be big bucks. Desicions...desicions.

I looked at University of the Sciences in Philly too lol. Kinda weird, small world man!

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I was in love with USC when i visited there. i wish i had gone there. Im still thinking about transferring there when my time comes. Id have to pay OOS tuition prices though which would be big bucks. Desicions...desicions.

I looked at University of the Sciences in Philly too lol. Kinda weird, small world man!

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Yea, I really loved SC

USP is where the big money goes...that's for sure $30k a year...

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USP is where the big money goes...that's for sure $30k a year...

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yes indeed. Have fun with that lol!