Are you or will you be working in the field you studied at college/uni?

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I have an associate's degree in computer science. Uh...well, I use a computer in my job as a secretary, so...yes? :laugh:
 
I have a BA in Sports Management, with a business minor. I now work in the Communications field, though it's still within the realm of sports....but, I'd have to say no, I'm not really applying the things I studied to my current job.
 
OMG my paper trail is a mess.

I got a BA in Political Science, then was jaded by the field. After I graduated I held more than 10 jobs in 1 year (not at the same time) before I went to AmeriCorps. None of those were at all related.

Then I got an MAEd in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. I did actually work as an advisor for graduate students at a 4 year research intensive university. That only lasted a year though. Life happens.

Now I'm back in school once again, getting a doctorate. It's kinda crazy to go from PoliSci to Higher Ed, to Health. But, when you put it all in context with my life timeline, it makes sense. I expect to be working in this field after I graduate. I don't wanna work for no more bitches.
 
Originally went to school for psychology, worked in real estate for 10 years, now back in school finishing my degree in health administration and I am working for a large healthcare system in patient accounting. Not where I pictured myself to start but it's a steppingstone until I get my degree.
 
I have a BA in Literature with emphasis on Shakespeare :crack: I originally planned on going for a masters in library science but after working at a library for 3 months, I decided that was not the job for me.....also I don't like to read much :reject: I worked in the finance industry for 5 years processing all sorts of loans and leases for several different types of industries. I have 1 more year until this degree is paid off. This degree never paid off for me, especially since I have horrible grammer and punctuation. :angry:

I also have an Associates degree in Applied Science, Culinary Arts with a focus on Patisserie and Baking. :love: :drool: That's what I should have done to begin with...long story. I'm currently a Pastry Specialist at a resort. :drool: The loan payments are putting me in the poor house but it was definitely worth going to the school I went to. I was extensively taught in the art of french pastry. My education has definitely paid off at my job opportunitywise but not $$$ just yet. Some day it will.
 
I have a Ph.D in Polymer Chemistry. A D.D.S. and am currently in a Residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery leading to an M.D.

I plan on using my degrees when I graduate
 
unico said:
OMG my paper trail is a mess.

I got a BA in Political Science, then was jaded by the field. After I graduated I held more than 10 jobs in 1 year (not at the same time) before I went to AmeriCorps. None of those were at all related.

Then I got an MAEd in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. I did actually work as an advisor for graduate students at a 4 year research intensive university. That only lasted a year though. Life happens.

Now I'm back in school once again, getting a doctorate. It's kinda crazy to go from PoliSci to Higher Ed, to Health. But, when you put it all in context with my life timeline, it makes sense. I expect to be working in this field after I graduate. I don't wanna work for no more bitches.
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Do you know how to read?
 
GibsonGirl said:
...a BA is History? You may be right about the high school kids. :wink: (Kidding, kidding!)
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see what I mean? :sad:

Actually, if one of my students were to say this it would be, "my BA History." It's the "who your baby daddy?" syndrome. When I first started it was like learning a foreign language. :(

On the plus side, I've built up some serious street cred. :up:
 
I have an English degree and I have no fucking clue what I'm supposed to do with it.

My current employment is walking the streets of Chicago selling smiles for a quarter a piece.
 
My BA is in Economics, specializing in Political Economy, and it wasn't until 20 years later that I got a job where, while not directly utilizing it, the degree is actually relevant to my workplace and in understanding all the policy issues we are working on there.

Also, it helps in understanding what Bono is working for with his campaign. :wink:
 
I have a BA in Psychology, I worked as a group home counselor with severely emotional disturbed and abused children until I realized I was a complete wuss and unable to deal with certain situations without running to the bathroom teary eyed. I have a paralegal certification and I am currently a corporate law paralegal.

I have found that clients like to tell me their personal problems so I'm sorta using my bachelors. My diagnosis for most of them is republican :wink:
 
Angela Harlem said:
When people ask what I'm going to do with my degree, I tell them "frame it and write my memoirs."



So what's the difference between uni and college, if any?
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In the US colleges can generally only offer bachelor's degrees or lower, while universities can offer higher degrees.

Here's a link explaining in more detail.
 
BSc (or BS for you Americans), JD.

Law school kinda only teaches you one thing, and even that poorly, so in short, yes I am in my field.
 
BA in Economics in about two years, after that I don't really know. Either on to the Master's directly after that, or working somewhere. I could use a break from studying.
At my semester abroad here in Missoula I'm taking Environmental Economics and Economic Development. I would love if I could combine both fields to bring about kind of a green development.
But I cannot say for sure what I will end up doing later... except for becoming ridiculously rich and travelling for most of the year. :wink:
 
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