What was your college Major?

[PoetPhilosopher]

What was your Major in college?

Mine was art. But choosing it as a major was a bit of a waste. I had this false assumption at the time that college would teach me art. But all it taught me was a bit about critical thinking (which I didn't understand well at the time, but stuff I'm able to apply later), as well as a little bit about social science and a little bit about math from the other subjects.

That being said, I don't think I could make it in the career field as an artist. I have a pretty good portfolio, so I actually think I could get "hired" as an artist, but the thing is that once at the job, they'd ask me to do things, and even with any on-job training, I think that I wouldn't know what I was doing, in regards to art.

 

[Viker]

A bachelor's degree in social sciences and a master's in business administration.

 

[PureX]

I have a masters degree in fine art and have made, showed, and sold art for many years. But in our culture it's not a career path. You're completely on your own and you have to find some other way to survive economically.

Don't underestimate the value of an art education, though. It's excellent training for both critical thinking and creative process. Both of which have great value in life no matter what you end up doing.

 

[Rival]

I'm studying Theology. Second year starts next month.

 

[It Aint Necessarily So]

BS in Biochemistry followed by medical school.

 

[bobhikes]

What was your Major in college?

Mine was art. But choosing it as a major was a bit of a waste. I had this false assumption at the time that college would teach me art. But all it taught me was a bit about critical thinking (which I didn't understand well at the time, but stuff I'm able to apply later), as well as a little bit about social science and a little bit about math from the other subjects.

That being said, I don't think I could make it in the career field as an artist. I have a pretty good portfolio, so I actually think I could get "hired" as an artist, but the thing is that once at the job, they'd ask me to do things, and even with any on-job training, I think that I wouldn't know what I was doing, in regards to art.

My first attempt was Electrical Engineering made through a year with no failures
Decided it wasn't what I thought it was, got a full time job.
My Second attempt was Biology made it through a year with no failures while working full time because company wanted me to get degree.
Decided working full time and going to college to much.
Finally I got a 2 year technical diploma Deans List while working part time and made my career from that.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Don't underestimate the value of an art education, though. It's excellent training for both critical thinking and creative process. Both of which have great value in life no matter what you end up doing.

We agree there. I ended up being a programmer.

 

[ChristineM]

College
HND, Art Distinction, 1989
B Unit, Mathematics in computing Distinction, 1990
B Unit Psychology Pass, 1990

Uni (various over the years)
BA Art and Animation 1/1 honours, 1994
BSc Computer animation 1/1 honours, 1996
BA 3d Animation, 2/1, 2005
MSc Art and Animation, 1st with distinction, 2009
MSc Animation in Industrial Graphics, 1st, 2015

 

[Secret Chief]

B.Sc. Psychology with Statistics.

Post-grad quals - adult ed, careers guidance, printing & publishing.

 

[mangalavara]

Uni (various over the years)
BA Art and Animation 1/1 honours, 1994
BSc Computer animation 1/1 honours, 1996
BA 3d Animation, 2/1, 2005
MSc Art and Animation, 1st with distinction, 2009
MSc Animation in Industrial Graphics, 1st, 2015

I once had a professor who had several degrees. You and her blow my mind.

 

[YmirGF]

I once taught college level computer courses, but sadly, was unable to afford higher education for myself. I do have my grade 12 and two bookcases full of books to make up for that lack. Now, I do not have an educational degree, but I do have a shiny new criminal record! (Hmm. Wait a sec.)

 

[mangalavara]

What was your Major in college?

I majored in English Language and Literature.

I had this false assumption at the time that college would teach me art. But all it taught me was a bit about critical thinking (which I didn't understand well at the time, but stuff I'm able to apply later), as well as a little bit about social science and a little bit about math from the other subjects.

Those are some of the great things about working on a bachelor’s degree: you become well-rounded, you learn how to think, and you learn to communicate better.

 

[vulcanlogician]

Philosophy. Yes I have a crappy job that has nothing to do with my studies. But I don't regret it one bit.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Those are some of the great things about working on a bachelor’s degree: you become well-rounded, you learn how to think, and you learn to communicate better.

True!

I wanted to clarify, though, that it was just an Associates, for me.

 

[rosends]

I majored in English and American literature

then lots of grad school 'n stuff.

 

[metis]

What was your Major in college?

I had majors in Sociology and History with minors in Anthropology and Phys Ed. During my grad years, almost all my courses were in Anthropology.

 

[mangalavara]

True!

I wanted to clarify, though, that it was just an Associates, for me.

You have a beneficial, higher education nonetheless.

I majored in English and American literature

then lots of grad school 'n stuff.

Very cool. For my major, I studied about an equal amount of British and American literature.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Philosophy. Yes I have a crappy job that has nothing to do with my studies. But I don't regret it one bit.

Understandable. My jobs have ranged from retail stores, to doing freelance stuff, to kind of being primed for management in the corporate world (long story there).

 

[metis]

BS in Biochemistry followed by medical school.

BS!

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

BS in Agricultural Communications--I've always said it's talking to plants and animals, but it was really just a journalism degree...
MA in Environmental Studies--very heavy on economics and nearly made it my research area...
Doctor of Public Administration...

I've always been of two minds about college education...part of me wants to emphasize learning practical skills (such as critical thinking, programming, basic bookkeeping, etc.)...the other part wants to emphasize learning about what you're interested in, especially at the bachelor's level.