College Majors and School

[Syaoran]

Here is a question for all of you College peopl.....are any of you (just one atleast) going to a trade School....it is a type of College.

[termyt]

I've been out of college for a while now, but I still just wanted to plug my alma mater.

I graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's in Computer Science.

GO ZIPS!

[Sammy Boy]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to add some comments...

[1] Kazekami - in your post back in page 2 or 3, you said you have bad spelling and grammar. Don't feel bad. These things can be improved, you don't have to accept them "as is" for life. My English is really bad too (i constantly scored 50 - 60% only in my English exams - it was my second worst subject, after Chemistry .

[2] For those of you considering any IT related degrees (Computer science / engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, etc.).

You need to have the mentality of doggedly pesevering in the face of buggy code, as well as the attitude and determination to stay up till the unearthly hours of morning trying to fix such buggy code.

Honestly, computer science (what I did) can be pretty horrible if you are not prepared for this kind of practice when you attempt it, because monitor radiation can be annoying.

And after you start work, if you become a programmer or web developer (my current job title, but really I am more like a Text Copy and Paste Specialist, lol), sometimes you need to dig around the web and computer magazines in order to keep up with the latest technologies / computer languages. Of course, this is not mandatory, but if you wish to progress in your IT related career, don't overlook this factor.

[3] It is also beneficial to do some philosophy subjects if you can put them into your timetable. I did "Thinking about reasoning", which deals with philosophical logic. I think it helps us think and critique things in life clearly and fairly.

[4] Even better, do some theology subjects. It will stretch and challenge your faith and "wow" you in ways you'd never thought possible before. Most of all it can deepen your relationship with God as you seek to use your knowledge to glorify Him.

Well .. I hope that helps.

- Stay away from IT man, just look at me, I'm a robot now!

[LorentzForce]

Haha, I wouldn't be doing my current Software Engineering degree if I didn't love what I was doing; coding all day, all night, and inbetween. Precisely why I got a laptop; so I can code on the run/walk/train/car/plane! You're right though, most people don't find coding that extreme fun, nor can they sit in front of a computer for more than 10 hours. But I can and do, so I'm gonna stick around.

[mastersquirrel]

Going for my first year at Clemson University pursuing a Major in Computer Engineering.

[Sammy Boy]

Well in that case I wish you guys the very best, I believe you guys will do well since you love the course, and this is good!

I did computer science because Astrophysics would take 9 years to complete (7 years PhD with 2 years of Astronomy as extra) and because I didn't think I could get a job in Ancient history / archaeology.

After four years as a web developer though, I don't think I regret my choice all that much. In fact I find it satisfying usually (except when copious amounts of copying and pasting are involved).

[TurkishMonky]

Yay! more college freshmen like me!
I believe i'm going into computer engineering at Cedarville starting next year, but this first year i'm doing at a community college to save money.

[The Grammarian]

I'm finishing up a B.A. in Rhetoric & Composition at Ball State University in preparation for going through the US Army's Officer Candidate School.

At some point in the near future, I'd also like to start work on my M.Div., hopefully through Asbury Theological Seminary, but when and where are "at the needs of the Army."

[Yahshua]

I am a student at the University of Washington Seattle majors in Sociology and Comparative Religions class standing Senior.

[Ashley]

At some point in the near future, I'd also like to start work on my M.Div., hopefully through Asbury Theological Seminary, but when and where are "at the needs of the Army."

My pastor got his M.Div on the G.I. Bill at age 40 after he retired from a successful naval career, if that's any consolation.

[The Grammarian]

My pastor got his M.Div on the G.I. Bill at age 40 after he retired from a successful naval career, if that's any consolation.

Since I'll be a commissioned officer, I don't actually qualify for the G.I. Bill, although there is a Degree Completion Program that is kind of similar. Hopefully I'll have the MDiv (and maybe a doctorate of some sort, ThD or DMin or LittD or something) before I'm forty, too, but we'll see. I'm rather hoping to make the Army a career--maybe transfer to the Chaplain Corps after getting an MDiv and ordination from a Methodist body, but maybe not. I guess we'll see.

By the way, what made you decide to switch from a "normal" undergraduate college to going to a seminary as an undergraduate? I was under the impression, too, that most seminaries were entirely graduate-level (for example, Asbury College is undergrad-only, but Asbury Theological Seminary is their 'grad' school).

[Ashley]

By the way, what made you decide to switch from a "normal" undergraduate college to going to a seminary as an undergraduate? I was under the impression, too, that most seminaries were entirely graduate-level (for example, Asbury College is undergrad-only, but Asbury Theological Seminary is their 'grad' school).

The simple fact that I since I felt God's call in that direction, I did not want to spend 3 more years pursuing a degree I did not plan to use. Plus, I was in a difficult art program that did not guarantee my graduation, even if I aced all the classes. That, and by a stroke of divine intervention, the seminary I was most interested in (Southwestern Baptist--all of my pastors are alumni) just opened an undergraduate program.

[Icarus]

Maybe I've been hanging out in the wrong fora, but long time no see, Grammarian.

Most of the people that I talk to know what my major is. If you don't, Rachel will gladly editorialize.

I always thought Ice122985 was cool. His post confirmed it.

[The Grammarian]

Maybe I've been hanging out in the wrong fora, but long time no see, Grammarian.

I've never seen the word 'forum' placed in plural form as 'fora' before.

Thanks for the welcome back. I wasn't around most of the school year for various reasons, but I'm kind of surprised anyone remembered me. Now I feel all important and stuff.