College

[Arshune]

College applications are going out now, and I'm starting to think about what I should be doing with my education...anyone care to make a comment?

[diluted]

um how should i/we know?

[Arshune]

Dunno...just thought maybe someone might have some advice.

[SpaceDrake]

Always do what you WANT to do. You'll live a happier life that way. And you won't exactly starve to death if you get a good job in linguistics. ;)

[Bighoss]

do what u like but do something that can get you a job. For me i like business so thats what I'm interested in.

[Tobias]

Do what you like doing or life will suck, even if it pays well, it will suck and you wont be happy no matter how much you make.

[Bighoss]

tobias you gotta do something that will get you a job AND something you like. No point in majoring and ancient Babylonian astrology... don't see many classifieds looking for people that major in that:D

[Arshune]

Eh, I don't care about money really. From the budget I did in economics I learned that it only takes about 23000 dollars a year to keep me happy. So as long as I don't plan on raising a family, I could keep myself entertained on a fairly low salary. :D

[Fire_Monkey]

Arshune, no offense but don't you think it's a bit pathetic asking some nerds on a forum of a game that hasn't even come out yet: whatto do with your life. Ask your real friends, and family.

[Arshune]

Already did that, and yeah, it is kind of pathetic...but I was really just curious/bored. It's not like I'm basing my decisions on what you guys say. :D Already pretty much decided on linguistics, about the only thing standing in my way is the fear of the whole study-abroad thing, and the fact that I might have to go to a more expensive school because practically nobody offers it.

[Fire_Monkey]

oh good, just clearing that up.

[Lexington_Steele]

Don't do English unless you really love it. There isn't much you can do with an English degree except teach. Even to get tenured as a professor of english you will probably need to have a PHD in English. You don't want to play the adjunct faculty game.

[Ludio]

Ah March, March means the following things to me:

Planetside (Well I can hope can't I!)
Spring Break :D

hmmm....

Oh yes, knew I was forgetting something, college acceptance letters...

Now of those three I am most excited about Planetside, college is important, but I'm not too concerned about where I go.

You're only applying now Arshune? I know some don't start until later, but I had to do them in november...lucky bastard. :D

Do something fun, I'm not sure what I'm going to be majoring in, but try to do something you like. And remember that no matter what you major in, it doesn't make the rest of your life revolve around that, you can always do something else. And most colleges don't care what you put down on your application, just guess, you can always change it later.

Wow, you are almost exactly one month older than me.

[Derv]

I applied to only one school Early Decision and got accepted a long time ago, so March = FUN for me =).

[Arshune]

I don't have the scratch to pay for four years at a good school, so I'm going to my local community college for the first two years. Eight thousand dollars cheaper and my degree still says it comes from wherever it is I transfer to, go underachieving!

[BurningSpear]

Originally posted by Arshune
Eh, I don't care about money really. From the budget I did in economics I learned that it only takes about 23000 dollars a year to keep me happy. So as long as I don't plan on raising a family, I could keep myself entertained on a fairly low salary. :D

$23, 000 US Dollars? Hate to break it to ya, but $23,000 will get washed up REAL quick. Especially if you like computers and gaming :) I don't know what you did to come up with that budget, but that economics teacher is BUNK! lol

[Arshune]

I had to live in an appartment that was basically a bathroom and a bedroom and use public transportation (but I do both those things now anyway, so what's the big deal? :D ). Also, that was 23,000 USD AFTER taxes. I don't remember, but I think I had a very small food budget too and I definitely wasn't saving anything for retirement. But the fact of the matter is, I *CAN* live happily on it...just not after I turn 65.

[BurningSpear]

ah, $23,000 *after* taxes is different. you probably have to make at least $36,000 before to make $24,000 after taxes.