College?

[Sharon]

I honestly learned nothing in college that I didn't already know. I think it is ridiculous that it is required. But that is life, we have to do things we don't really want to do to get where we might want. There are some professions where you don't need a degree, but unfortunately for me most of the careers I feel qualified for, I must have a degree

I think some training is required, like a year or so internship. But past that I think school is pretty ridiculous.

What did you study?

I have studied interdisciplinary studies along side special education. 😛

That's actually quite interesting. Is there a particular reason why you took an interest in special education?

Honestly we were told we had to pick either ESL or Special Education, just having a general degree wouldn't get us a job. But not I've discovered we can't get a job without ESL now either. The only thing I can say with the college is that I have had a few opportunities to be around more special education children. But I have not been trained nor taught how to teach children in special education and I'm about to graduate. So - it's kind of frustrating from my standpoint.

I had volunteered to help out in Special Ed. classes during school because my brother actually has Cerebral Palsy. I haven't really pursued any avenues as far as that goes in the employment world but you just made me realize that it might be something to look into. I just don't know where to start. I'm in a good position though because I don't have a job and my financial situation isn't terrible. I can take my time and decide what to do next. I thought about going back to school but I don't know what field I'd like to enter as far as going for a B.A.

 

[Thomasss]

Has anyone checked out career colleges? I have heard depending upon what you want to do, you can go to a career college and instead of studying all these pointless Math classes or English classes, (depending upon your major) you skip right into the classes that will prepare you for the career. Anyone have experience in those?

 

[John]

I'd highly recommend that you go to college. Try to get some summer jobs/internships in something you think you might enjoy. Whether or not you learn something better by books or by actual training is not as big of a deal is the piece of paper that you'll aquire (assuming you get a decent degree) will probably be worth more than the experience you would've gained during that time (from a financial standpoint). There are exceptions to what I said above, but that's the case for most jobs, especially from a business standpoint (unless you're looking to start your own business).

 

[MrDawn]

I never went to college. Oh well. Just not the ambitious sort.