What was your college Major?

[PoetPhilosopher]

It seems that many of you are much more educated than me. I'll keep that in mind the next time I challenge someone's point in a debate

 

[YmirGF]

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

God, that you choose to even converse with an unlettered knave, like me, is wonderful.

 

[ChristineM]

God, that you choose to even converse with an unlettered knave, like me, is wonderful.

I'm not choosy ;-) and besides you are a great author. Some of the best work I've read on RF.

 

[anna.]

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.)

It's not too late. I got my degree at age 56. Anyone who's thinking about it, or has thought about it for years... do it!

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

Higher ed isn't for everyone...

And anyone who gets a higher education but forgets or chooses not to communicate clearly with those with less education are wasting everyone's time. Sure, I can converse on highly esoteric theories of organization, policy and politics, but I strove at all times to present that as clearly and simply as I possibly could...drop the jargon...and remember that most people are perfectly able to understand you, if you quit trying to impress them with how educated you are...

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Despite my limited educational background, I actually have a couple of interesting life stories behind my belt. I actually think that I once did freelance work for an early-on commercial video game without realizing it or what the game was until much later on. I'm not for sure about this, but I suspect it based on having to fix some bugs and corrupted files in a project as part of being commissioned to, and seeing the 3D editor where there was early on "props" while accessing the project.

That being said, I'm not certain telling these stories is always best. I'd probably get branded a storyteller and people would be like, "Yeah @Snow White , I'm suuuuuuuurrrreeee that happened..." *eye roll*

 

[YmirGF]

It's not too late. I got my degree at age 56. Anyone who's thinking about it, or has thought about it for years... do it!

I'd love to go for psych and counselling degrees. At 67 though, I'd rather just work on my endless writing projects.

One of my current pieces is a form of "Unified Field Theory" of Wokeism. It's a page-turner. Yep.

 

[ChristineM]

Despite my limited educational background, I actually have a couple of interesting life stories behind my belt. I actually think that I once did freelance work for an early-on commercial video game without realizing it or what the game was until much later on. I'm not for sure about this, but I suspect it based on having to fix some bugs and corrupted files in a project as part of being commissioned to, and seeing the 3D editor where there was early on "props" while accessing the project.

That being said, I'm not certain telling these stories is always best. I'd probably get branded a storyteller and people would be like, "Yeah @Snow White , I'm suuuuuuuurrrreeee that happened..." *eye roll*

I can believe that, If i told you some of the stuff I'd worked on in the same circumstances,

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

I'd love to go for psych and counselling degrees. At 67 though, I'd rather just work on my writing endless projects.

While I was in my doctoral program, one of my classmates was nearing 70 and retirement...he was pursuing his second doctorate because he loved learning...

There was also a lady in her early 90s...I don't think she ever completed her dissertation and defense, but she was looking for a challenge...

 

[Orbit]

AA - Liberal Arts
BA - Anthropology
MA - Comparative Culture
PhD - Sociology

I liked school, lol

 

[anna.]

AA - Liberal Arts
BA - Anthropology
MA - Comparative Culture
PhD - Sociology

I liked school, lol

Same! I would've kept going, but life events got in the way. But what a journey!

 

[Viker]

It seems that many of you are much more educated than me. I'll keep that in mind the next time I challenge someone's point in a debate

Don't let any credentials intimidate or dissuade you. And do keep them in mind, if one of us really ***** up, in something we should know better, then let us know about it.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Don't let any credentials intimidate or dissuade you. And do keep them in mind, if one of us really ***** up, in something we should know better, then let us know about it.

One concern I have, which is more of an internal concern, is that I worry if I ever go back to college, that I'll "learn" additional stuff, but that further education might stunt my ability to free-think or learn additional things on my own.

My worry might be unjustified, though.

 

[It Aint Necessarily So]

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.)

As I see it, apart from a chance to grow up a little and maybe live away from home for the first time, a university education can provide a fund of knowledge (facts later useful for cocktail parties and Jeopardy!, or in case someone walks up to you with a TV camera and test questions to show how little the man on the street knows), professional training (engineering, law), skill in critical thinking, and teach one how to continue learning independently post-graduation.

the other part wants to emphasize learning about what you're interested in, especially at the bachelor's level. Higher ed isn't for everyone.

I put these two together, because I proposed years ago that students take two years out of high school to spend six month each in a variety of "electives" like farming, a trade, an office setting, etc.. before deciding if college is right for them. One might be drawn to the farming or the opposite and realize that he wants to work indoors and really should get that degree or certificate.

 

[It Aint Necessarily So]

It seems that many of you are much more educated than me. I'll keep that in mind the next time I challenge someone's point in a debate

One's only credentials here are his or her posts. Make a good argument, and you're toe-to-toe with any other thinker here.

 

[Orbit]

One concern I have, which is more of an internal concern, is that I worry if I ever go back to college, that I'll "learn" additional stuff, but that further education might stunt my ability to free-think or learn additional things on my own.

My worry might be unjustified, though.

As Joe Strummer once said, "No input, no output."

 

[Viker]

One concern I have, which is more of an internal concern, is that I worry if I ever go back to college, that I'll "learn" additional stuff, but that further education might stunt my ability to free-think or learn additional things on my own.

My worry might be unjustified, though.

It's possible that you, from what I can deduct, would keep learning what you must. A person reaches a point in life they can't unlearn anything and realize they will never learn everything. Keep seeking. Refresh yourself with continual critical thinking exercises. Returning to college isn't a bad idea.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

As Joe Strummer once said, "No input, no output."

I'd say that input is good, but that too much of it could create information overload.

That being said, I'm talking more in theory. In real-world, I don't really see signs where people spend considerable time in college, and say "It's too much! I can't take it." They more seem to value their education while expressing that they wish they had more time.

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

I'd say that input is good, but that too much of it could create information overload.

That being said, I'm talking more in theory. In real-world, I don't really see signs where people spend considerable time in college, and say "It's too much! I can't take it." They more seem to value their education while expressing that they wish they had more time.

the more you learn, the more you realize how little you know...and you want to know more...

 

[sayak83]

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.

B Tech (Basically B S Engg) in Mechanical Engg
M Tech (ie M S) in Thermal and Fluid Engg
PhD in Mechanical Engg ( Energy and Propulsion specialization)