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Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:57 am**

I know a lot of folks here are in school at some level, whether it be high school, undergrad, graduate school, or on the other side of the classroom as a teacher. Tell us all what you're studying, what fancy-pants degrees you've earned, how miserable you are about the cost of education, whatever your experience is with school in here. Learning is fun, and even better when we can share it.

My ulterior motive in making this thread is that I am currently applying to several Master's programs and talking about it helps with the anxiety and procrastination of the process.

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:01 am**

If you're looking for something to help with the anxiety, I will tell you that I was an English major and decided I needed an MBA to fall back on in case I ever lost my job. I was TERRIBLE at math though and had to take the GMAT which at the time (don't know about now) had a big math component, and the degree itself was full of quantitative coursework. I studied though, took it and got in and then really applied myself in the courses like statistics. I can remember washing the dishes while listening to recordings I had made of my courses - I just immersed myself. I got the degree while working full time including a lot of travel so there was not a lot of goofing off during that time but I really felt like I had accomplished something after plowing through it. I won't lie, it was hard work but totally worth it.

What type of graduate degree do you want to get?

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:08 am**

I work at a university, does that count?

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:44 am**

Miniature Syndicate C.V.:

Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology through the Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology through Ashford University
Presently a doctoral student in Cognitive Science at Ohio University.

Please hire. Willing to mop floors.

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:25 pm**

I'm not going back to school unless someone pays me handsomely to do so.

My Syndicate C.V.:

Bachelor of Science in Digital Communications with a concentration in Communications
-Minor in English Communications
-Minor in Religion

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:30 pm**

I got a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Considering going for a Masters in Mathematics.

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:22 pm**

juliets wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:01 am If you're looking for something to help with the anxiety, I will tell you that I was an English major and decided I needed an MBA to fall back on in case I ever lost my job. I was TERRIBLE at math though and had to take the GMAT which at the time (don't know about now) had a big math component, and the degree itself was full of quantitative coursework. I studied though, took it and got in and then really applied myself in the courses like statistics. I can remember washing the dishes while listening to recordings I had made of my courses - I just immersed myself. I got the degree while working full time including a lot of travel so there was not a lot of goofing off during that time but I really felt like I had accomplished something after plowing through it. I won't lie, it was hard work but totally worth it.

What type of graduate degree do you want to get?

That's really cool, I admire that you went for something that you knew would be a challenge for you. Kudos.

I also majored in English and I'm applying to several programs in different areas of the Humanities. A couple generic English programs, one Humanities, and a "Criticism &
Theory" program that's really caught my eye recently and become my top choice. All of which are in Canada.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:42 pm**

Nice idea for a thread, Sloonei!

As many of you probably already know, I have my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting, as well as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification, and have been fully immersed in the Accounting doctoral program at UTSA the past few years. Just now into my fourth year and I cannot emphasize how much I am looking forward to finally seeing the finish line soon. The whole ordeal -- from applying to PhD programs and taking the GMAT (for a second time) up until the current dissertation stage -- has easily the hardest thing I've ever done in my life.

Anything I can actually do to help or answer questions for those of you looking to get into graduate programs, even if in totally different areas than accounting or business, don't hesitate to ask or @ mention me.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:36 pm**

Do you have a minor in bean dip recipes and if so, how did it go? I'm asking for a friend.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:46 pm**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:36 pm Do you have a minor in bean dip recipes and if so, how did it go? I'm asking for a friend.

You should be asking Daisy that, not me.

Posted: **Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:21 pm**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:36 pm Do you have a minor in bean dip recipes and if so, how did it go? I'm asking for a friend.

My bean dip is graduate level work, I'll have you know!

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:06 am**

My CV-ish
--Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Salve Regina University
--Bachelor of Sciences in Secondary Education from Salve Regina University

I currently teach math at the largest high school in New Hampshire.

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:54 am**

Dom wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:06 am My CV-ish
--Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Salve Regina University
--Bachelor of Sciences in Secondary Education from Salve Regina University

I currently teach math at the largest high school in New Hampshire.

How have I gone all this time not knowing that you're a fellow New Englander?

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:57 am**

Right now I'm stuck at what I assume will be the most trying step in my application process: asking for recommendation letters. I've never been good at asking for help and every time I send an email I imagine my very busy English professors shaking their heads at the nuisance that I am, even when they respond enthusiastically. The beautiful thing about Canadian grad schools is that they don't care about standardized testing.

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:25 pm**

Sloonei wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:57 am Right now I'm stuck at what I assume will be the most trying step in my application process: asking for recommendation letters. I've never been good at asking for help and every time I send an email I imagine my very busy English professors shaking their heads at the nuisance that I am, even when they respond enthusiastically. The beautiful thing about Canadian grad schools is that they don't care about standardized testing.

Oh wow thats great! And I wouldn't worry about asking your professors for recommendations. They are used to it and happy to do it for good students.

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:15 pm**

Sloonei wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:54 am
Dom wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:06 am My CV-ish
--Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Salve Regina University
--Bachelor of Sciences in Secondary Education from Salve Regina University

I currently teach math at the largest high school in New Hampshire.
How have I gone all this time not knowing that you're a fellow New Englander?

w h a t ?????

where u at fam

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:53 am**

Dom wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:15 pm
Sloonei wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:54 am
Dom wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:06 am My CV-ish
--Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Salve Regina University
--Bachelor of Sciences in Secondary Education from Salve Regina University

I currently teach math at the largest high school in New Hampshire.
How have I gone all this time not knowing that you're a fellow New Englander?
w h a t ?????

where u at fam

I'm down here in Massachusetts, where the Pilgrims landed.

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 5:27 pm**

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:14 pm**

More like MassaPOOsetts

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:16 pm**

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:18 pm**

Dom wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:16 pmf u

What the hell kind of degree is that?

Posted: **Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:43 am**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:18 pm
Dom wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:16 pmf u
What the hell kind of degree is that?

I think it's a kind of bean dip.

Posted: **Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:00 pm**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:18 pm
Dom wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:16 pmf u
What the hell kind of degree is that?

fucking useful one.

Posted: **Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:22 pm**

Dom wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:00 pm
Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:18 pm
Dom wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:16 pmf u
What the hell kind of degree is that?
fucking useful one.

Posted: **Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:41 pm**

Posted: **Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:00 am**

Dom wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:00 pm
Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:18 pm
Dom wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:16 pmf u
What the hell kind of degree is that?
fucking useful one.

where can i get me one of those?

Posted: **Thu Sep 14, 2017 5:01 am**

ur heart

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:25 am**

I applied to three canadian programs. Canadian schools don't give a damn about standardized tests. It was a breeze. Now I have two american schools to apply to. They give a damn about standardized tests. I just went to register for the GRE. It's $205.

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:51 am**

Sloonei wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:25 am I applied to three canadian programs. Canadian schools don't give a damn about standardized tests. It was a breeze. Now I have two american schools to apply to. They give a damn about standardized tests. I just went to register for the GRE. It's $205.

The GRE is stupid and dumb and good luck.

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2018 7:39 am**

So I just enrolled in an MBA program. In Business Management.

It's not exactly what I was looking for because it costs me money instead of earning me money, but hopefully it will get me the later more easily in the future.

Classes start tomorrow.

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:43 pm**

That is awesome, good luck!

My C.V.

BA English Lit-- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
MS European Masters of Professional Sign Language Interpreting--Heriot Watt University
National Certifications in Sign Language Interpreting and Transliterating.

It looks so fancy when I type it out like that lol.

Spoiler alert: I am not fancy.

Posted: **Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:20 pm**

So my first class (a 16 hour weekend long one) was about negotiation.

That wasn't the goal but I can totally see myself applying some of what i learned in mafia lol.

Posted: **Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:56 am**

Graduate school is bad. It’s bad.

Posted: **Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:44 pm**

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:56 am Graduate school is bad. It’s bad.

Don't say that, I need to pretend I'm going to enjoy this.

Posted: **Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:25 pm**

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:56 am Graduate school is bad. It’s bad.

Can confirm.

Posted: **Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:38 pm**

yeah well i just finished another application. 3 down, 2 to go. Another should be finished later tonight, and the last should be done on Sunday. Then I can breathe for the first time since like thanksgiving.

Posted: **Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:47 pm**

graduate school isn't all bad. you get to call yourself a graduate student and undergrads think you're cool. also, you get student benefits and discounts cos you're still a student and maybe you can become a doctor and have to correct everyone telling them you're a PhD graduate and not a doctor-doctor.

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:02 pm**

Graduated with 2 majors (English and journalism) and 2 minors (American studies and philosophy). Currently unemployed and playing Mafia!

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:09 pm**

ColinIsCool wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:02 pm Graduated with 2 majors (English and journalism) and 2 minors (American studies and philosophy). Currently unemployed and playing Mafia!

It could be worse.

You could be a teacher.

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