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Your Education/Major/Degree?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by cfitzarl, Oct 25, 2009.

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Highest Completed Education

Some high school 3 vote(s) 20.0%
High School 2 vote(s) 13.3%
College 6 vote(s) 40.0%
Graduate School 4 vote(s) 26.7%
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  1. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor

    I love finding out information about people (which explains my major xD), so I thought this might be interesting to other people, especially since it would allow members to discuss and realize connections they have with other members (of the same major/track). Also, if you are aiming at a certain degree (like a D.C.S, M.S., ph.D.), say that as well.

    I'm guessing that many of you will either be Computer Science / Information Systems majors, but hopefully there will be a few people of various degrees and specializations :p .

    Anyway, I'm working on my B.A. in Psychology.

    I'm *aiming* at either medical school for psychiatry or a Psy.D./ph.D. program in clinical psychology, which my current university is known for (they have a good Psy.D. program).
    cfitzarl, Oct 25, 2009
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  2. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist

    Incomplete high school education!
    Maybe a poll is in order?
    hellokitty[hk], Oct 25, 2009
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  3. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor

    I can't add a poll now that someone has posted.
    cfitzarl, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I graduated from a small high school that left me pretty unprepared for college. After some initial struggles in college I completed it.

    1998-2003 B.S. Geology & Geophysics, Emphasis: Groundwater and Environmental Geochemistry
    2003-2004 M.S. Engineering Management
    2008-2011? PhD Geology & Geophysics, Shallow field CO2 Sequestration

    Although right now I don't know if I'm going to be able to complete the PhD.
    SNGX1275, Oct 26, 2009
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  5. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor

    B.S. (1974) and M.S. (1977). Both in Computer Science at Northwestern University
    LookinAround, Oct 26, 2009
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  6. Route44 TechSpot Ambassador

    My Motto: Well Educated but Broke
    Route44, Oct 28, 2009
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  7. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    BS in Engineering Management, with emphasis in Computer Engineering.

    However now that I am out of school I am not using hardly any of my coursework for my job!
    poertner_1274, Oct 28, 2009
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  8. ravisunny2 TechSpot Ambassador

    Cool.

    A very happy birthday!

    Complete it now.

    Don’t put it off.
    ravisunny2, Oct 29, 2009
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  9. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    B.A. in Anthropology.
    mailpup, Oct 29, 2009
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  10. WinXPert Newcomer, in training

    BS Chemical Engineering (MIT)
    and some Computer Courses wayback when 8" floppy drives were state-of-the-art.
    WinXPert, Oct 29, 2009
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  11. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Ongoing BS in Electical Engineering, with a Concentration in Communications.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Oct 29, 2009
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  12. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Its not my choice, my proposal has to be approved by the faculty, I then have to defend it to their satisfaction, and there is also a qualifying exam that I would have to pass. None of those are easy.
    SNGX1275, Oct 29, 2009
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  13. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Good luck with it mate; I'm sure you will get it soon. :)
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Oct 29, 2009
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  14. ravisunny2 TechSpot Ambassador

    Immerse youself.

    Get comfy.

    Then it's a breeze.:) (Unless someone is pissed off)
    ravisunny2, Oct 30, 2009
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  15. ravisunny2 TechSpot Ambassador

    B.Tech., Mechanical, IIT (combined engr. & tech.)
    M.S., Engr. Mechanics
    M.S., Mathematics

    WinXPert, is that MIT as in "The Massachusetts Institute of Technology" ?
    ravisunny2, Oct 30, 2009
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  16. AntiMoronic Newcomer, in training

    Yep, incomplete high school education...yet I own my own business turning over a hefty profit...go figure. Get out of the system while you can. You're just wasting your time.
    AntiMoronic, Oct 30, 2009
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  17. WinXPert Newcomer, in training

    @ravisunny2

    Mapua Institute of Technology (Philippines)
    WinXPert, Oct 30, 2009
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  18. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor

    It's more of a personal preference as to what education people seek. I'm not completing my B.A. and then aiming at my Psy.D. just because I have to - I'm doing it because I want to.

    Also, have you ever seen the correlation of income averages with education graphed out? It's astounding:

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    Then again, not everyone aims at a high income.

    Thanks :) .
    cfitzarl, Oct 31, 2009
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  19. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Amen to that. There are no guarantees in life and there are also plenty of exceptions but overall, IMHO, you are better off with more education than without it.
    mailpup, Oct 31, 2009
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  20. ravisunny2 TechSpot Ambassador

    Right on the dot, mailpup.
    ravisunny2, Nov 1, 2009
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