He showed me the invoice of it because I couldn't believe it myself. He took 4 and 1/2 years to graduate and did not pay on it. Also why do I hear people always whine about still owing on student loans. Do they defer or get forbearances for time after they graduate too? Interest has got to be stacking up on people who said they haven't paid for their student loans 4 years after graduating.
He showed me the invoice of it because I couldn't believe it myself. He took 4 and 1/2 years to graduate and did not pay on it. Also why do I hear people always whine about still owing on student loans. Do they defer or get forbearances for time after they graduate too? Interest has got to be stacking up on people who said they haven't paid for their student loans 4 years after graduating.
Didn´t want to start a new thread, and this one was the closest I could find.
Going to go back to school... I´m 31, have about a year of transfer credits (100/200 level courses, Computer Science, English, and Math mostly). I always had a decent job, in my early 20s I managed a small chain of video stores, then managed a large Ace Hardware - always made good money, so I ended up passing on academics. Now, I´m finding myself disinterested in the job opportunities coming my way - so I´m going to enroll at Portland State University, at least for the purpose of qualifying for jobs that require an undergraduate degree (even salaried employees at Target are required to have an undergrad degree).
The problem, as was previously, is that I´m not really interested in much. I guess that might sound odd, but it´s true. So, my question becomes, if you were going to go to school, what would you study?
Going to go back to school... I´m 31, have about a year of transfer credits (100/200 level courses, Computer Science, English, and Math mostly). I always had a decent job, in my early 20s I managed a small chain of video stores, then managed a large Ace Hardware - always made good money, so I ended up passing on academics. Now, I´m finding myself disinterested in the job opportunities coming my way - so I´m going to enroll at Portland State University, at least for the purpose of qualifying for jobs that require an undergraduate degree (even salaried employees at Target are required to have an undergrad degree).
The problem, as was previously, is that I´m not really interested in much. I guess that might sound odd, but it´s true. So, my question becomes, if you were going to go to school, what would you study?
celtic, my situation is quite similar to yours in some aspects: I'm 30, worked as a software engineer/consultant or however you want to call it for close to 10yrs but decided against enrolling at an university back in the days...got bored to death about 2-3 years ago in my old job and quit.
Now I started looking into university courses/subjects down here in Brazil, mainly because probably about 2yrs from now enrolling at university down here probably would be my best shot at obtaining a visa for another 3years....so since you asked what my choice would be: Because I can't picture myself going back into my old job, I probably would pass on computer science/computer game design or any other IT-related subjects, although that might make most sense in regards of finding a new job.
Maybe something language related since I always liked learning new languages and working in that field seems like something I'd enjoy (on the other hand crappy pay and not that many job opportunities). But I think language classes (and maybe some sort of certification) might be more appropriate than a university degree ...
Having said that, and I'm serious about this, if I had to choose today, I'd most likely go with "Gastronomia" although I doubt I'd ever want to work in that field....but it's something I'd have an interest in and I could use these skills in my every-day life, so right now it would be my premier choice.
Something that has a specific skillset and makes you an asset to employers rather than something that sounds nice but really you could be replaced by someone making 65% of what you make at any time.
Think Computer Science, Finance, Engineering (this might be a bit much but just a suggestion), Accounting
Thanks for the thoughts so far - yeah, my initial inclination is something along the lines of business/finance. I wish I could go into engineering, but I honestly don´t think I´m up to it. Appreciate the suggestions though. I almost wish I didn´t have transfer credits, as maybe then I could develop an interest in a more natural way.
College is overrated for people that don't have street smarts/ common sense.
Your interested in sports, so how about something to do with statistics or accounting?
You'd be surprised how much they relate to each other.
I'm 27 and back in school. So for any grown adult thinking about heading back to college, I take my hat off to you.
It's NEVER too late.
Your interested in sports, so how about something to do with statistics or accounting?
You'd be surprised how much they relate to each other.
I'm 27 and back in school. So for any grown adult thinking about heading back to college, I take my hat off to you.
It's NEVER too late.
College is much more needed now than it was years ago when I was a kid. Of course good jobs were plentiful back then compared to nowadays. The job I have now did not require a college degree when I hired on, but if my position opened up now, you would probably need a college degree to get it. Not that my job requires a degree, it's just that many places would just rather hire people who have degrees as oppose to not having one. Not saying all places are like that, but where I work they would rather you have some kind of degree. And Im sure many are the same.
This is an interesting idea that I´ll explore - thanks for it.
I´m contemplating something that could get me involved in sports, maybe into broadcasting? Off-air stuff of course. But maybe looking at a double major in finance and communications - sort of a broad but useful degree in finance, and a more fun one in communication?
go for something that interests you and is projected to have a solid outlook for job opportunities a few years down the road...so many of my friends that got their undergrad CANNOT find a job. that's mostly in business, teaching, etc. at this point, you almost need to be a specialist in a field to get a good job. i got my bachelor's in may for exercise science and i am going back to school in january.
There are a lot of trainers at the 24hr Fitness club where I work out. About half are college grads: poly-sci, social something or other, phys ed, exercise science, and business. The other half took about five 4 hour seminars in body building, health, CPR, etc. There is not much difference in pay between the college grads and non-grads. Also, the trainers average about 6 months before they are gone, and I don't think it's because of 24 hour's retirement program. Hopefully they are finding more lucrative work in their field of study.
Are you continuing your education in your field (maybe a masters)? or something else?
yes i've opted to continue education and go for my doctorate in chiropractic. my degree is nothing more than a glorified personal training degree. i could go work a job in physiology at a wellness center for decent pay, but i want to work for myself. it was between physical therapy and chiropractic for me. if i didn't piss around in undergrad i'd have been better suited for pt, where there is always a job open for good money. i still got myself a 3.5 QPA, which isn't bad. i have more interest in chiro, as well.
