College: Where Did You End UP?

[Beth]

Jayshaw's list of "10 Facts," got me thinking about college degrees and do we really end up where we started out in college? The New York Times reported that less than half the college graduates use their degree at all in their first jobs; Chemists waiting tables, History majors bartending. How about you guys...did you end up in the field you graduated in? I majored in English and ended up teaching so for me, yep I did.

 

[JLipps4u]

Beth,

Yes, definitely! I majored in a health career, worked at it for 30 years, and now teach
that same career, to others.

 

[frodo_83]

Hi Beth

We don't have college in Australia and from what I have researched, we are quite different in our approach to tertiary education.

I did go to University however and have specialised further (completed a post graduate diploma and in the process of a masters degree) in the health field of which I chose to embark on.

The way it works here is a general education through High school (Secondary years 7-12) and then from there depending on your results there are different options for tertiary education.

We have TAFE or Registered Training Organisations who offer a statement of attainment through to an associate diploma or University which offers a bachelors degree through to a Ph.D.

Cheers

 

[stowe1]

Yes & No

I graduated from Loyola College in Baltifmore (now Loyola University - Maryland) with an AB in History. When I chose that my intent was to be a history teacher. All of us who graduated back in those days had a minor in philosophy (Aritotleian Logic, Epistemology, and many philosophy credits of the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas [his Metaphysics, Summa theologiae, and summa contra gentiles]). The point of mentioning all that is that history was my passion but all the philosophy taught me how to think, reason, and present points of view. While I won't go into all of the details, I ended up doing government analytical work for the Commerce Dept.; then advertising, public affairs, marketing and public relations with, at the time, the largest pr firm in the country in NYC, then to DC for a stint in government relations with the major trade association representing the domestic steel industry, and then my final stop in public affairs for USSteel here in the 'burgh. So did I end up doing what I had originally planned on when I chose histgory - no! But did the discipline of studying that subject and all the philosophy give me the opportunity to pursue avenues I never dreamt of - absolutely. I owe any success I had in my professional business career to the Jesuits and the education they inculcated in me, sometimes at my dismay as I was going through it.


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[Ms. Kianna]

I combined Psychology and Sociology for a degree in Behavioral Science. I didn't "technically" go into that field, but I do use it every single day, and it makes my job much easier.

 

[larkster]

I went to the U of MN for five years with a Theater major English Minor, but never got a degree because I was too busy doing theater to get my requirements handled. I would have graduated if I could have completed my language req. But it didn't matter because degrees don't get you theater jobs anyway. Have had a 45 year career doing what I love to do, so no regrets.

 

[Beth]

I went to the U of MN for five years with a Theater major English Minor, but never got a degree because I was too busy doing theater to get my requirements handled. I would have graduated if I could have completed my language req. But it didn't matter because degrees don't get you theater jobs anyway. Have had a 45 year career doing what I love to do, so no regrets.

I agree, " it didn't matter because degrees don't get you theater jobs anyway." After all, isn't that what the "casting couch" is for?!

 

[larkster]

I agree, " it didn't matter because degrees don't get you theater jobs anyway." After all, isn't that what the "casting couch" is for?!

You give me way too much credit. Not that I wouldn't have, it's just I was never asked.

 

[tampa24]

You give me way too much credit. Not that I wouldn't have, it's just I was never asked.

You sound disappointed Larkster. LOL

 

[Beth]

You sound disappointed Larkster. LOL

Dear Larkster,

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Sincerely, Mr. Tampa and Ms. Beth

 

[angelone]

I'm a graduate from St Anselm College in Manchester, NH. I minored in philosophy, religious studies and majored in history. I joined the USAF and became a security guard; and while there earned a second degree in adult ed. So I have a BA in History and a BS in Occ ed and didn't do a thing with them. Instead I worked in the oil industry as an technician until I was disabled. I returned to religious life and now pastor two churches in the Bay Area in California. Funny huh?

 

[Beth]

I'm a graduate from St Anselm College in Manchester, NH. I minored in philosophy, religious studies and majored in history. I joined the USAF and became a security guard; and while there earned a second degree in adult ed. So I have a BA in History and a BS in Occ ed and didn't do a thing with them. Instead I worked in the oil industry as an technician until I was disabled. I returned to religious life and now pastor two churches in the Bay Area in California. Funny huh?

I always think it is so incredible how God gives you what you need, but not always what you think you want. You minister in one of the most beautiful coastal areas! If you get a chance, would you share some photos of the natural beauty around you?