[Björn Türoque]

College doesn't necessarily get you a high paying job. As for the improving your life bit, I'd say getting a high level of education is always good.

[poophy san]

Well no, but it can be nice to have, is a company is looking at 2 applications, trying to decide who to hire, if both have experience, good references or what ever, but only one has a degree, theres a good chance there take the one with the degree…

[margot]

Venom112, on Dec 24 2005, 05:53 AM, said:

So, in other words, college doesn't necessarily improve your life and could even put you in massive debt.

*runs over to a score board and marks a point down for his side*

but..college is fun.

[amy]

college degree doesn't get you anywhere, but you can't get anywhere without it

[J Dilla]

Here's what my grandfather tells me about college.

"I dropped out of college 2 times, but the 3rd time my mom finally was able to keep me in. I got my degree in teaching. I've taught for a total of 6 months in my entire life. That degree helped me get a job based on the fact I could relate to the public. So, Chris, stay in school and get your degree."

[Anime Gee]

The future is becoming harder. No longer can one just graduate high school & expect a good paying job. Yes. One can do military service, but how many people actually want to go? Yeah. How many people actually posses an awesome skill that they can get paid for without having learned in in school? Very few. How many people have those rich parents that give them everything? A few.

I swear. You apply for a job at McDonalds & they almost want a bachelor’s of art in cooking & cleaning. And they only pay you minimum wage! ('o' )!!!

Yeah. I'm exaggerating here, but all of you get the point. Yes. Having a degree DOES NOT GUARANTEE that you'll be getting that awesome job, but I'll tell you this much. An automotive employer will review 2 applications with 2 resumes. One person has 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. Didn't go to college, but learned it along the way & knows their shit quite well. The other person has a bachelor's of science in Mechanical or Electrical or Automotive Engineering & is fresh out of college. Guess who the employer's going to pick? ('o' )!!

A lot of it also has to do with how you present yourself & how you sell yourself. Not to mention that personality & attitude say a lot about a person. So yeah. There it is! ( ^o^) <3

[Venom112]

Anime Gee, on Dec 27 2005, 08:53 PM, said:

Yeah. I'm exaggerating here, but all of you get the point. Yes. Having a degree DOES NOT GUARANTEE that you'll be getting that awesome job, but I'll tell you this much. An automotive employer will review 2 applications with 2 resumes. One person has 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. Didn't go to college, but learned it along the way & knows their shit quite well. The other person has a bachelor's of science in Mechanical or Electrical or Automotive Engineering & is fresh out of college. Guess who the employer's going to pick? ('o' )!!

Logically the employer would choose the former, because of the experience level, but the latter would likely be willing to work for lower wages, so it's a toss up of efficiency vs. cost.

[margot]

Does it snow in Portland, Oregon?

[Samurai Drifter]

Yes.

[Björn Türoque]

Does it? It's south of Seattle, and it barely snows here. But I suppose we're on the coast, that's probably a factor.

[v for vicki]

Venom112, on Nov 28 2005, 06:20 PM, said:

Right, because as we all know, the anecdotal evidence of one man clearly represents the whole.

After all, that kid with the degree in theatre is landing jobs like crazy, thanks to going to school. Oh wait...

I go to NYU and major in theatre and I definitley think it is worth it. Not only am I getting great training, but the connections I am making there with other theatre kids and film students are priceless. I have been in some student films, and have formed a theatre company with a group of friends. It is much more difficult, in my opinion, to pursue a career in acting without some form of training and/or school.
I am also planning to take classes in script writing and producing to broaden my skills. I really think school is worthwhile for any career you choose, as long as you make it work for you.

That being said, you don't NEED school to be successful. It is really about patience, hardwork, dedication, and perserverance.

[J Dilla]

Well, in order to do what I want to do with my life I actually do NEED school. Art museum curator requires a Doctorate in Art History. Teaching requires at least a Masters, well as far as I'm concerned nobody with a Bachelors should be teaching. In order to work for a travel company as a tour guide I'll need a Masters too, maybe two Masters.

[margot]

v for vicki, on Mar 28 2006, 07:06 AM, said:

I go to NYU and major in theatre

**;; wasn't it hard to get inn!

[Samurai Drifter]

Ceraziefish, on Mar 26 2006, 11:56 PM, said:

Does it? It's south of Seattle, and it barely snows here. But I suppose we're on the coast, that's probably a factor.

According to several Portland Real Estate websites it does, but only a couple of inches a year.

[amy]

Marcus Aurelius, on Mar 28 2006, 06:01 PM, said:

Well, in order to do what I want to do with my life I actually do NEED school. Art museum curator requires a Doctorate in Art History. Teaching requires at least a Masters, well as far as I'm concerned nobody with a Bachelors should be teaching. In order to work for a travel company as a tour guide I'll need a Masters too, maybe two Masters.

what really!?!? I don't want to go to grad school. D<

[v for vicki]

amy~, on Mar 28 2006, 09:15 PM, said:

**;; wasn't it hard to get inn!

I did early decision, so I guess my chances were better. It's a pretty tough school to get in, but the audition couldn't have gone better. I don't really know what the acceptance rate is as compared to other schools.

[J Dilla]

Joanna, on Mar 29 2006, 02:58 PM, said:

what really!?!? I don't want to go to grad school. D<

Well, foreign language is a must. And then it helps to have history or something. And if I want to teach in a foreign country, well that's going to require some grad school too. Translation: Just about every cool job requires grad school. At least for me.

NYU has one of, if not, the lowest acceptance rates in the country. Speaking of low acceptance rates. I didn't get into Hopkins.

[margot]

:O Dorkon what did the rejection letter say.

My #1 dream college accepts 1 out of 4 I hear.

[Anime Gee]

Looks like everyone is doing well in here. ( ^o^) <3









Wow. I've been out of the loop for the past few days. Many things have been going on in my life. A lot of it has to do with a girl that is very special to me. I mean REALLY special to me, not just some dumb ass bimbo that's a quick fuck buddy or booty call. I have not even attempted to sleep with her. No. This is someone that has truely stirred me in the most deepest & unimaginable way. This is someone that I really admire & respect. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm actually in love. I've never felt like this with anyone before. In my 30 years of living, no one has ever fascinated me like she has. There could be a possibility of the Anime Gee settling down with her.

Last Saturday we had a talk about everything. She feels that she's might not ready & she also feels that she will get in my way of accomplishing many things. ( ;o;) I tried explaining to her that she would be more of a help & emotional support than anything else. I guess I'm kind of confused about the whole deal. I sent her a long email explaining all my feelings towards her & everything else. Hopefully she'll get what I mean.

Life is a rollercoaster of emotions & events. Please use it wisely. ( ^o^) <3

[Anime Gee]

Burbster, on Apr 11 2006, 08:34 AM, said:

So... Gee's no longer a pimp?

I have completely cut off all other relationships or random girls that I know. I don't even look at other girls or even think about other girls. Only this girl that I'm seeing. I guess I'll be finding out soon. ('_' )???