Lana_ Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 stuck with a useless degree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkmedic Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 stuck with a useless degree? What degree if you don't mind me asking... Are you waitlisted at a medical school right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedDream Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 yup. I kind of know I can't do anything with this degree... I actually contemplated switching to engineering earlier this year. I LOVE my program, but if people are honest with themselves... a BSc won't get you that much in the money department. My goal is to keep applying till I get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedDream Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 As a further note... I realized that may have seemed I'm only going into meds for the money, didn't mean for it to come across like that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epsilon Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Can't you just go to Ireland for your education? ... Is that a bad idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treejuice1 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Yep, pretty disenchanted with my program right now, sticking with it only because I need it to apply to meds haha. I don't want to switch into something I find more interesting because as boring as it is, it's pretty straightforward so it's worth it for easy marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyradis Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Bear in mind not all professional schools are as bad to get into as med. For example if med doesn't pan out, you still have teacher's college and such. Or law. Or MBA or grad school etc. (hopefully you're interested in at least ONE of those =/). Or apply for a PA program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Can't you just go to Ireland for your education? ... Is that a bad idea? complex question? - check out the international forum for all the details, but there some serious limitations to going that route (could still be worth it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirop Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Yeah, I'm kind of scared. I don't know what exactly I'm going to be doing with this degree... I guess I'll just move on to an MBA then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subiculum Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Your degree is as useful as you make it out to be. With the exception of professional schools or more specialized degrees, your university education isn't meant to lead you to some type of specific employment. who you are and what you've done decides that....soo take advantage of those summers to gain work experience and have a plan B! Agreed. I know many people who came straight out with their BSc and were hired by the selective white shoe firms. Honestly - it depends upon how you market yourself and what you did during those 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pininkid Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Agreed. I know many people who came straight out with their BSc and were hired by the selective white shoe firms. Honestly - it depends upon how you market yourself and what you did during those 4 years. ...after I read "...selective white shoe firms..." I thought--only for a split second--that you were referring to racist shoe companies. Momentary brain lapse. Yeah--I would agree that while it's great to remain focused on your goal, it isn't good to put all your eggs in one basket, so to speak. I the popularity of joint-major/dual-degree programs is a testament to the value of a well-rounded graduate. That said... if you get in, you don't have to worry about this, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannn Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 2 quotes: No pain, no gain If you're too careful, you're entire life can become a freakin' grind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrogirl Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I don't think any degree is useless. It just depends on what you want to do. There are plenty of jobs that just require you to have a bachelor's degree and they don't care what your major was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leap87 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I know of people who don't even have a degree (finished only high school) and are earning more than I am earning with my B.Sc. So with the degree and without it, you can obviously find jobs that are amazing. It's all about connections, people you meet, things you do throughout those 4 years of your life. Really, it is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannn Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I know of people who don't even have a degree (finished only high school) and are earning more than I am earning with my B.Sc. So with the degree and without it, you can obviously find jobs that are amazing. It's all about connections, people you meet, things you do throughout those 4 years of your life. Really, it is up to you. On that note, the people you know are really important. One of my old friends who wound up in jail for a couple years made some legitimate connections in the construction industry. When he was released, he managed to get a really good job and cleaned up his life. I'm really proud of him. In the end, it's all about who you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leap87 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 On that note, the people you know are really important. One of my old friends who wound up in jail for a couple years made some legitimate connections in the construction industry. When he was released, he managed to get a really good job and cleaned up his life. I'm really proud of him. In the end, it's all about who you know... +1 and being freakin' nice to people always pays off. But not a kiss ass. Hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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