Is a degree worth studying for?

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by gawain187, Jun 3, 2007.

  1. gawain187

    gawain187 Well-Known Member

    What do you think? Is the input (student loans) worth the output?

    I think if you can do good in your degree and find your job then it will be worth it. But I know some people who start of the degree and don't like it and end up raking up a pile worth of loans.
     
  2. Kachi_no_Kemuri

    Kachi_no_Kemuri Well-Known Member

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    Well the thing is ppl should have an intention on wat to study when they finish highschool.

    I was in that case an exception. I studied sociology then switched to commerce to economics and finally economics double degree with commerce. I racked up quite a hefty fine for the government with their student contribution scheme.

    But in the end, once you get a job i guess u can pay off your debt. If however u get stuck in a crummy ass job with a low pay or with no job at all, then i guess u can say there wasnt any payoff in earning your degree.
     
  3. Knoctur_nal

    Knoctur_nal |Force 10 from Navarone|

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    depends on your area of interest.
     
  4. ckthepilot

    ckthepilot Well-Known Member

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    yes. eventually it'll be worth it in the end. Just think of it as an inital investment. Land a good job after graduation and you'll pay off your loans in no time.
     
  5. SugaCutie0

    SugaCutie0 Well-Known Member

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    Generally, of course it's worth studying for, in my opinion, especially when you think of all the money that you've spent to be in that program..
     
  6. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    So on what degree are you spending your money?
     
  7. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    Hmm, it of course depends on your field of study and whether you are personally interested in it (suffering through 4 years of uninteresting material is an additional nuisance aside from the massive loan)

    Some fields/streams are more rewarding than others, but it all depends on whether you are passionate about your study...

    Plus, nowadays, one needs A LOT OF talent to succeed without a university/college degree... So the degree is just one of the safety net IMO...
     
  8. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    Well, the paper, just proof that you can study. It doesn't tell you anything about real situation in work
     
  9. Kqc84

    Kqc84 Well-Known Member

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    most of the time, it's worth it. consider this, a bachelors degree is now considered the equivalent of a HS degree 50 years ago. if you are thinking about starting a business and following the footsteps of extremely wealthy people, like bill gates, i would suggest starting the business while in school. it's a good networking place and you'll get some education.
     
  10. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    It doesn't tell one ANYTHING about real work situations. But it does indicate that the person in question can follow through with (a certain degree of discipline) 4 years of inhumane studies...

    Plus, it's almost like BASIC requirement nowadays...
     
  11. SugaCutie0

    SugaCutie0 Well-Known Member

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    Well, in August of this year, maybe even in the summer really, I'm going to begin my prerequisites for Nuclear Medicine Technology, which is only an associates degree, of which I'm grateful for..I dont want to be in school forever...lol If I was younger, I would have went for speech pathology, which would be a doctorate degree program.. I dont know.. I might still go for that if I get bored with NMT. :p
     
  12. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    Sounds good ... But Pathology ... is that really something for girls? 0_o
     
  13. BabyRain

    BabyRain Doppelgänger of da E.Twin

    Wow Nuclear Medicine Technology...
    Even the name sounds intimidating!
     
  14. brown_bear

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    i think its worth it as its an experience which you learn for example when you go to uni....you may want to move out and you leanr the value of money and socialising with other people and the sharing of the house and stuff.....which is so different to being at home. Also, just the studying in general as in uni you leanr to be much more independent as well
     
  15. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    True, just want to point out that you will not be a CEO after the first day you receive the paper.
     
  16. ckthepilot

    ckthepilot Well-Known Member

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    That sounds nerdy, but in a hott nerdy way :p
     
  17. SugaCutie0

    SugaCutie0 Well-Known Member

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    ...and what exactly do you mean by that M.D, hm...??? lol

    lol I've heard that response before, but from what I've heard from the director of the program, it seems like the type of program that if you're on top of your studies, you'll be okay..:)

    -lol you're funny...
     
  18. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    Wow SugaCutie is super smart... My friend did language pathology at the undergrad level and loved it (Though how that choice of stream came along is absolutely beyond me)

    As for NMT, I think there's only a handful of universities which offers that program in Canada... Though I know someone who is doing that (and me always asking about what exactly does the program entails :p)

    Yeah, but then with that tiny scrap of paper the choice of employment is slightly widened...
     
  19. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    Oeps! Got the wrong definition of Pathology.

    That is true, you may skip a few levels :D But don't get funny ideas of becoming a CEO right after school
     
  20. SugaCutie0

    SugaCutie0 Well-Known Member

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    lol hiake...-blush super smart..? Im not that brainy...-lol Oo, is your friend enjoying her NMT courses?

    :pokay Mav.......