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Nov 8, 2008 14:47:11 GMT -5
Post by youngstabullz on Nov 8, 2008 14:47:11 GMT -5
Not sure what I want to study or major in. I don't really have a passion for anything. My World-Religions teacher tells me that I have an analytical mind and should pursue something within those standards but I truly don't know what he means by that. I am good at math, not the best at creating equations but know how to answer a problem once it is set up.
I have a 4.0, and will probably go to U of Illinois, a great Engineering school, got a 33 on the ACTs on the math portion which would probably let me get in as a certain Engineer major. I don't know if I want to study Engineering.
Give me something where I can find a job quickly, make a lot of money, and retire early.
If all doesn't work out I can always go back and work in my father's business.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:05:45 GMT -5
Post by Ducky on Nov 8, 2008 15:05:45 GMT -5
I'm gonna major in Computer Science. I'll apply at UO, Wisconsin, and Portland State. Right now I'm at Portland community college and I currently have a 3.96 GPA. Plan on transferring after this year. Really hoping to get a scholarship.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:06:37 GMT -5
Post by Rocky on Nov 8, 2008 15:06:37 GMT -5
Wisconsin Madison?
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Nov 8, 2008 15:11:45 GMT -5
Post by noves on Nov 8, 2008 15:11:45 GMT -5
I'm in the process of applying as well, and with the way the economy is/not being anywhere near rich, I'm gonna go wherever I end up paying the least. Probably gonna be Hofstra, St. John's, or Drexel. Maybe TCNJ. Meh.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:17:05 GMT -5
Post by youngstabullz on Nov 8, 2008 15:17:05 GMT -5
I'm in the process of applying as well, and with the way the economy is/not being anywhere near rich, I'm gonna go wherever I end up paying the least. Probably gonna be Hofstra, St. John's, or Drexel. Maybe TCNJ. Meh. I definitely don't want to take a loan and have creditors searching for me when I can't find a job in the current economy. Just want to study something where I can find a job quickly.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:28:22 GMT -5
Post by Funky George! on Nov 8, 2008 15:28:22 GMT -5
Nova, apply to Binghamton. You can get in, and it's much better than those schools. Plus, it's cheaper. TCNJ is good, though.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:34:46 GMT -5
Post by Funky George! on Nov 8, 2008 15:34:46 GMT -5
I have a big passion for theology (more its applications and foundations than religious teachings) and am considering going to grad school for that, journalism or history (likely modern Jewish history). Probably gonna double major in English (focus on Rhetoric+Creative Writing) and History, but PoliSci is also possible.
Can't help you out with a recommendation for quick money if you want to forgo grad school. Seems like you're trying to avoid having a passion.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:35:52 GMT -5
Post by noves on Nov 8, 2008 15:35:52 GMT -5
Yeah, but I'm probably looking to study communications[TV/Film] and Hofstra & St. John's have good programs. Drexel is only cause its close. Not sure what I'd study if I went there.
My top choice right now is BU, but finances will have the ultimate say.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:46:45 GMT -5
Post by youngstabullz on Nov 8, 2008 15:46:45 GMT -5
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Nov 8, 2008 15:47:49 GMT -5
Post by donatello2424 on Nov 8, 2008 15:47:49 GMT -5
Social Studies Ed Major, Political Science emphasis at UGA.
Yeah I won't be swimming in the big bucks but I will be doing something that I enjoy.
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Nov 8, 2008 15:51:54 GMT -5
Post by Funky George! on Nov 8, 2008 15:51:54 GMT -5
Yeah, but I'm probably looking to study communications[TV/Film] and Hofstra & St. John's have good programs. Drexel is only cause its close. Not sure what I'd study if I went there. My top choice right now is BU, but finances will have the ultimate say. For something like communications, if you're not at like Syracuse, NYU, UCLA, Fordham, BU or a few others, it doesn't matter where you go. I don't really think going undergrad for a program is such an awesome idea, especially since with TV/Film, you'll want to go to grad school, I'd guess (?). Dan Rafael, Tony Kornheiser and Karl Ravech all went to Bing, so our communications program has definitely been waiting for me to come through and become the next great ESPN talent. There's no doubt.
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Nov 8, 2008 16:28:06 GMT -5
Post by Phoenix Phil on Nov 8, 2008 16:28:06 GMT -5
I already applied to George Mason... Maryland, Nova, VCU and a couple other places are next. I'll probably end up being a business major.
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Nov 8, 2008 16:29:18 GMT -5
Post by Phoenix Phil on Nov 8, 2008 16:29:18 GMT -5
I'm definitely in the same boat as nova too... I'll probably end up going to the cheapest place. I think I'm a lock for Mason, so hopefully that's my fallback.
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Nov 8, 2008 16:49:18 GMT -5
Post by noves on Nov 8, 2008 16:49:18 GMT -5
Yeah, but I'm probably looking to study communications[TV/Film] and Hofstra & St. John's have good programs. Drexel is only cause its close. Not sure what I'd study if I went there. My top choice right now is BU, but finances will have the ultimate say. For something like communications, if you're not at like Syracuse, NYU, UCLA, Fordham, BU or a few others, it doesn't matter where you go. I don't really think going undergrad for a program is such an awesome idea, especially since with TV/Film, you'll want to go to grad school, I'd guess (?). Dan Rafael, Tony Kornheiser and Karl Ravech all went to Bing, so our communications program has definitely been waiting for me to come through and become the next great ESPN talent. There's no doubt. Fordham, Cuse, and NYU are on my list as well. I definitely plan on going to Grad School either way, no matter what my degree is. I'm also probably going to double major, just because I want to have more then just one option. Also, I thought Ravech went to Ithaca?
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Nov 8, 2008 17:10:15 GMT -5
Post by Funky George! on Nov 8, 2008 17:10:15 GMT -5
For something like communications, if you're not at like Syracuse, NYU, UCLA, Fordham, BU or a few others, it doesn't matter where you go. I don't really think going undergrad for a program is such an awesome idea, especially since with TV/Film, you'll want to go to grad school, I'd guess (?). Dan Rafael, Tony Kornheiser and Karl Ravech all went to Bing, so our communications program has definitely been waiting for me to come through and become the next great ESPN talent. There's no doubt. Fordham, Cuse, and NYU are on my list as well. I definitely plan on going to Grad School either way, no matter what my degree is. I'm also probably going to double major, just because I want to have more then just one option. Also, I thought Ravech went to Ithaca? Grad school here, which I guess contradicts my point, but that's OK. He still went here in some capacity!
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Nov 8, 2008 17:23:42 GMT -5
Post by Steve on Nov 8, 2008 17:23:42 GMT -5
Biomedical Engineering is the way to go. Up and coming field, plenty of jobs, great pay right off the bat. Wisconsin has one of the best programs in the country, but I'm biased.
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Nov 8, 2008 19:33:08 GMT -5
Post by Speed Racer on Nov 8, 2008 19:33:08 GMT -5
I'm double majoring in Political Science and History. I'll also have a minor in either economics, psychology, or English.
Law school is the path for me. I'll probably end up at Pitt law school.
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Nov 8, 2008 19:45:21 GMT -5
Post by Sheryl Yoast on Nov 8, 2008 19:45:21 GMT -5
Ill probably end up in one of your mom's vagina's.
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Nov 8, 2008 23:10:36 GMT -5
Post by xfactor on Nov 8, 2008 23:10:36 GMT -5
Ill probably end up in one of your mom's vagina's.
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Nov 9, 2008 10:18:07 GMT -5
Post by cjmjones008 on Nov 9, 2008 10:18:07 GMT -5
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering is one of the best paying jobs that is easy to find out there right now. Less than 20 universities have a program and over 90% of workforce is retiring in the next 10 years. (most companies are also looking to add more positions to the ones they are losing $75k right now. You also normally get a signing bonus of at least 10k.
I'm getting a degree in PNGE with a minor in Geology and Math. I'm thinking about several different post grad programs though.
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Nov 9, 2008 11:40:45 GMT -5
Post by Jusstaddwatrr on Nov 9, 2008 11:40:45 GMT -5
considering how shitty the economy is right now, you'd probably want to look into a major that'll have stable jobs once you graduate. as far as i know, engineering happens to be one of those majors where regardless of how the economy is there will be some job out there. im a civil engineer at rutgers right now and it hasn't been bad at all.
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Nov 9, 2008 11:45:02 GMT -5
Post by Captain Fantasy on Nov 9, 2008 11:45:02 GMT -5
my major? . . . pimpology. . . . nah. . . . i'm content being a freshmen year, first semester college drop out.
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Nov 9, 2008 11:47:53 GMT -5
Post by Jay on Nov 9, 2008 11:47:53 GMT -5
Computer Science engineer at Oakland University.
I'm gonna try to apply to USC (The Real One) just to see if I can get in.
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Nov 9, 2008 15:15:31 GMT -5
Post by Apollo on Nov 9, 2008 15:15:31 GMT -5
I'm a 2nd Year Chemical Engineering student at UT Austin. It's one of, if not the most versatile engineering field you can pursue. There are plenty of jobs for ChemE as long as you apply yourself and go for internships. It's difficult work, but if you're interested in the field, go for it. You'll make plenty of money and have job stability. You can work in oil, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and many other fields as a Chemical Engineer. Your coursework will be all the introductory Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, and Programming for the first 1 1/2 years, then you'll jump right into nothing but Chemistry and all its wonders. From Organic to Thermo, you'll hit it all. It's very difficult, one of the most difficult Engineering majors there is, but it pays off.
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Nov 9, 2008 15:18:08 GMT -5
Post by Spencer on Nov 9, 2008 15:18:08 GMT -5
Computer Science engineer at Oakland University. I'm gonna try to apply to USC (The Real One) just to see if I can get in. You wanna go to school with Scott? Why!
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