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Inside · 10-09-2011, 04:25 AM

Greetings gents, I'm in quite an odd situation.

Basically, I'm doing some online schooling at the moment. Last year of school.

My teacher is wanting me to continue on to College and I'm so mixed about it. Firstly, I know what I want to do, but I don't know EXACTLY what I want to do.

Money isn't really a concern at this point.

I don't want to go for the wrong thing. I mean I know people always say that whatever makes you happy is the way to go, but I'm not all for that. I want a job for the future. I want something that is going to be demanded and I don't want to end up Jobless with 60,000 dollars in debt because I didn't pick the right thing.

I'm basically looking at Computer Science/Law/Psychology.

Out of the three I'm more interested in Computer Science.

Yeah. Opinions?

Thanks Gents!

darknight55 · 10-09-2011, 04:42 AM

You want something to be demanded. Observe your local/country's trend and predict what will be demanded 4-5 years time.

If you are lucky, the trend won't change much. But most people are unlucky

.

However, with a college degree, you can get into any other jobs much easier, even if its unrelated.

Xenonight2 · 10-09-2011, 04:47 AM

Education is the best investment you can make in your future livelihood.

If you don't suck and fail out of it. Keep your head on straight, don't waste too much time partying or doing drugs, get the grades you want, and come out and you'll be fine as long as the degree isn't in something like political science or psychology.

If your problem is, "Waaah, I don't know what to do with my life," well then why the hell not? Figure it out. That's your problem, something no one else can help you with. If you're afraid of picking the wrong thing, then interview some people in that field. Not a hard thing to arrange. I promise you, law at least is nothing it is like on TV or in books.

Ronin · 10-09-2011, 10:44 PM

If you have the opportunity and are fairly certain you know what you want to do; Go for it.

Considering the kind of doubt you might have, if it's the right thing for you and if you really want it:
"Whenever there is doubt, there is no doubt."

Just take the obvious answer. You'll always know if you are doing the right thing. Simply take the information you have and use it. Do not waste your time, because as soon as you take out the list of all available courses and pick them off one after the other, you will end up with the one you truly want to do.

Don't be afraid to make a decision. When you go for tertiery education, it's your decision and your responsibility.
Even if you decide that it's not for you.

Just take a look at yourself and you should know.

Do not doubt yourself, just because you can't predict the future. No one can tell if it works out. You gotta try. You gotta make that decision and live it.

That is what I learned from my own life. You can't change what your dreams are and trying to avoid them is just wasting your chances. Maybe everyone knows the story of how one of the nephews (not sure if it was a nephew, or other details) of George Washington went to him and asked him for counsel. I'll try to tell it in my own words (I hope it doesn't turn out too bad, lol): George Washington's Nephew had 2 options, better said 2 girlfriends and the problem is, he can only marry one as says the law. So he went to the President and said "please help me find out whom of the 2 I should marry". The president listened to the boys story about how great each of them where and all the specific unique qualities they had he would never want to miss, until he got pretty bored by it. So he told him, if he had so much though invested already in this there is only one way to settle and that is to take a score. Many know the tool of making the decision he proposed: He said "split a piece of paper in the middle with a line, write on the one side one name and the other on the other. Then list all off the things you told me and anything you can come up with as positive and negative beyond. Finally count the score and you have the decision." They young man went and did what he was advised to do. The next day he called on Washington again and told him, that he had used this method and made 2 really long lists and it really seemed to work out fine, but in the end when he counted the result, he was startled to find out something that really surprised him: He didn't like the idea of following through with the result at all. Uncle, he said, I did what you said and I think that when I follow through with your advice and pick this it would be the logical choice. Do you really suggest that I should marry her? Thinking about it makes me sick. I like the other girl so much and even though it would be the logical choice this girl will never make me happy. To this replied Washington "I think you don't need to ask me any further questions about all of this, because you know what you want to do already."

This method is called the "George Washington method of decision making". I can say in small decisions it is maybe not the best advice to follow it, but I have found that it works well on big life choices.

hatunnz · 10-09-2011, 11:23 PM

you can get into any other jobs much easier, even if its unrelated.

hatunnz · 10-09-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-Opolis

its esier to find a job. Even MCdonalds will be easier.

yes i agree..

xWalrus · 10-10-2011, 02:57 AM

Take the CISCO courses for certifications...i guess

djfizzle · 10-10-2011, 03:45 AM

never, EVER would i do online college. College is all about the experiences and degree. From what i hear an online college degree isnt much better than graduating from a private school. Then again im being thrown skewed opinions.

bonneau_14 · 10-10-2011, 05:41 AM

It only depends on what you want to do with your life.

People who never attend college but have the right job can make just as much/more than a graduate (who is probably in debt from tuition.)

Just because you went to university for 4 years doesn't guarantee you'd be making more than a typical electrician, heavy-duty mechanic, or farmer.

Knowing the right person can be a better way of getting a good job than spending years of time and thousands of dollars going to university.

I still highly recommend some form of post education, even if just some profession specific courses that would increase your qualification and future opportunities.

Paladuck · 10-10-2011, 06:17 AM

I learned a lot in college. Not in class, but about life and how to interact with other human beings lol.

10-09-2011, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Inside Dixie Banana Bar Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 279 Reputation: 30	College. Is it worth it? Greetings gents, I'm in quite an odd situation. Basically, I'm doing some online schooling at the moment. Last year of school. My teacher is wanting me to continue on to College and I'm so mixed about it. Firstly, I know what I want to do, but I don't know EXACTLY what I want to do. Money isn't really a concern at this point. I don't want to go for the wrong thing. I mean I know people always say that whatever makes you happy is the way to go, but I'm not all for that. I want a job for the future. I want something that is going to be demanded and I don't want to end up Jobless with 60,000 dollars in debt because I didn't pick the right thing. I'm basically looking at Computer Science/Law/Psychology. Out of the three I'm more interested in Computer Science. Yeah. Opinions? Thanks Gents!

10-09-2011, 04:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Xenonight2 POPOPOPGOESTHEGLOCKGLOCK Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,339 Reputation: 321	Education is the best investment you can make in your future livelihood. If you don't suck and fail out of it. Keep your head on straight, don't waste too much time partying or doing drugs, get the grades you want, and come out and you'll be fine as long as the degree isn't in something like political science or psychology. If your problem is, "Waaah, I don't know what to do with my life," well then why the hell not? Figure it out. That's your problem, something no one else can help you with. If you're afraid of picking the wrong thing, then interview some people in that field. Not a hard thing to arrange. I promise you, law at least is nothing it is like on TV or in books. __________________

10-09-2011, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ronin OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hitman Victor Posts: 4,923 Reputation: 302	If you have the opportunity and are fairly certain you know what you want to do; Go for it. Considering the kind of doubt you might have, if it's the right thing for you and if you really want it: "Whenever there is doubt, there is no doubt." Just take the obvious answer. You'll always know if you are doing the right thing. Simply take the information you have and use it. Do not waste your time, because as soon as you take out the list of all available courses and pick them off one after the other, you will end up with the one you truly want to do. Don't be afraid to make a decision. When you go for tertiery education, it's your decision and your responsibility. Even if you decide that it's not for you. Just take a look at yourself and you should know. Do not doubt yourself, just because you can't predict the future. No one can tell if it works out. You gotta try. You gotta make that decision and live it. That is what I learned from my own life. You can't change what your dreams are and trying to avoid them is just wasting your chances. Maybe everyone knows the story of how one of the nephews (not sure if it was a nephew, or other details) of George Washington went to him and asked him for counsel. I'll try to tell it in my own words (I hope it doesn't turn out too bad, lol): George Washington's Nephew had 2 options, better said 2 girlfriends and the problem is, he can only marry one as says the law. So he went to the President and said "please help me find out whom of the 2 I should marry". The president listened to the boys story about how great each of them where and all the specific unique qualities they had he would never want to miss, until he got pretty bored by it. So he told him, if he had so much though invested already in this there is only one way to settle and that is to take a score. Many know the tool of making the decision he proposed: He said "split a piece of paper in the middle with a line, write on the one side one name and the other on the other. Then list all off the things you told me and anything you can come up with as positive and negative beyond. Finally count the score and you have the decision." They young man went and did what he was advised to do. The next day he called on Washington again and told him, that he had used this method and made 2 really long lists and it really seemed to work out fine, but in the end when he counted the result, he was startled to find out something that really surprised him: He didn't like the idea of following through with the result at all. Uncle, he said, I did what you said and I think that when I follow through with your advice and pick this it would be the logical choice. Do you really suggest that I should marry her? Thinking about it makes me sick. I like the other girl so much and even though it would be the logical choice this girl will never make me happy. To this replied Washington "I think you don't need to ask me any further questions about all of this, because you know what you want to do already." This method is called the "George Washington method of decision making". I can say in small decisions it is maybe not the best advice to follow it, but I have found that it works well on big life choices. __________________ Stay frosty. Last edited by Ronin; 10-09-2011 at 11:05 PM.

10-10-2011, 02:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
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djfizzle `Doll's Dishwasher Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ....um....yes, no wait false Posts: 1,454 Reputation: 38	never, EVER would i do online college. College is all about the experiences and degree. From what i hear an online college degree isnt much better than graduating from a private school. Then again im being thrown skewed opinions. __________________ Leagues of Legends:The Disciple (US) Incorporating hastags just to piss people off Seeking DOTA2 Beta Keys!!! Steam:[AKUMA]TheDisciple

10-09-2011, 04:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
darknight55 Olpah's Object Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,749 Reputation: 51	You want something to be demanded. Observe your local/country's trend and predict what will be demanded 4-5 years time. If you are lucky, the trend won't change much. But most people are unlucky . However, with a college degree, you can get into any other jobs much easier, even if its unrelated.

10-09-2011, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
hatunnz Pikachu's Flea Collar Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 53 Reputation: 10	you can get into any other jobs much easier, even if its unrelated.

10-10-2011, 05:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
bonneau_14 Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,142 Reputation: 101	It only depends on what you want to do with your life. People who never attend college but have the right job can make just as much/more than a graduate (who is probably in debt from tuition.) Just because you went to university for 4 years doesn't guarantee you'd be making more than a typical electrician, heavy-duty mechanic, or farmer. Knowing the right person can be a better way of getting a good job than spending years of time and thousands of dollars going to university. I still highly recommend some form of post education, even if just some profession specific courses that would increase your qualification and future opportunities.

10-10-2011, 06:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paladuck Roon's Rogue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pond Posts: 4,270 Reputation: 260	I learned a lot in college. Not in class, but about life and how to interact with other human beings lol. __________________

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