It's that time again...

vCole

School starts soon (or has already start for some..)

So, who's a freshman or who's graduating this year?
When do you go back & for what major?

I go back September 2nd. I recently transferred from New England Institute of Technology to Community College of Rhode Island to finish up my Associate degree in IT Support Specialist, then transferring to Rhode Island College to finish my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems....

I'm doing 4 classes (full-time) and working full time (8am-5pm)

My schedule is:

Monday: Microsoft Windows Server 6pm - 10pm
Tuesday: Intro To Business 7-9:30pm
Wednesday: Computer Networking Software (Novell) 6pm-10pm
Saturday: Speech 9:25-11:25am

I don't want to go back

undomiel

It'll probably still be a few years (depends upon when I get the debt all cleaned up) but I'll be going back eventually to finish up my BFA in Fine Arts Painting emphasis. Then I'll go on for my MFA.

darkerosxx

Wow, that's a rough schedule along with working 8-5. Good luck with it.

I'm going back for my MBA and just started. Will be a couple years before I finish.

Forsaken_GA

I carried a full load and worked full time while I was pursuing my Associates. It was the most stressful two years of my life, but it taught me proper time management.

Three years out.... I can honestly say I miss school. I'm missing it enough that I'm seriously considering applying to Georgia State, transferring my credits in, and pursuing my Bachelor's. Right now, I have a student's dream work schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun, 8pm to 8am).

Have to wait a few months to see whether or not I get to keep that schedule though.

cbigbrick

I'm thinking about going back to school part time next September 2009 for a degree in Finance and Accounting. I already have a degree in Engineering that I got in May of 1990.....cough, cough, cough.

But first I have to finish the MCSE 2K3, CISSP and CCNA.

cacharo

I start next week and will be graduating with my 2 yr and a few Academic certs at the end of next summer. I will have my Computer Networking and Telecommunication A.S. degree as well as certs in Network Security and Support, Computer Help Desk Specialist, and Network Support and Administration.

I am taking 3 classes and will be wrapping up my MCSE:S next month.

I am continuing to work 4-10s 7-5 during the week. I also have infant twins at home who have helped me learn to live without sleep. I am also not particularly happy to be back I am anxious to finish this year up and move on to that undecided school to finish my Bachelor's.

zen master

cbigbrick wrote:

I'm thinking about going back to school part time next September 2009 for a degree in Finance and Accounting. I already have a degree in Engineering that I got in May of 1990.....cough, cough, cough.

But first I have to finish the MCSE 2K3, CISSP and CCNA.

Why Finance and Accounting?

dynamik

I slacked off and didn't finish (or really even start yet) a distance learning course that's due mid-October, so I think I'm going to take this fall off and wrap that up. I'm only going to have one or two courses left for a psych degree. It doesn't affect anything I'm doing, so I'm not in a huge rush to finish it up. I'd like to get it done eventually and go on to a masters at some point though.

cbigbrick

benevolent dictator wrote:

cbigbrick wrote:

I'm thinking about going back to school part time next September 2009 for a degree in Finance and Accounting. I already have a degree in Engineering that I got in May of 1990.....cough, cough, cough.

But first I have to finish the MCSE 2K3, CISSP and CCNA.

Why Finance and Accounting?

I've always had an interest in it and I like to switch careers every 10 years or so. I'm on my second career. First career was construction/geotechnical engineering. Up at 4:30AM and in bed by 9PM. It was a drag and I hated drive two hours sometimes to a job site. I learned alot but I felt I out grew it. I did learn how to deal with complete A$$HOLES, which always handy.

zen master

cbigbrick wrote:

benevolent dictator wrote:

cbigbrick wrote:

I'm thinking about going back to school part time next September 2009 for a degree in Finance and Accounting. I already have a degree in Engineering that I got in May of 1990.....cough, cough, cough.

But first I have to finish the MCSE 2K3, CISSP and CCNA.

Why Finance and Accounting?

I've always had an interest in it and I like to switch careers every 10 years or so. I'm on my second career. First career was construction/geotechnical engineering. Up at 4:30AM and in bed by 9PM. It was a drag and I hated drive two hours sometimes to a job site. I learned alot but I felt I out grew it. I did learn how to deal with complete A$$HOLES, which always handy.

It's funny you should say that you like to switch careers, because where I'm from, once you do a BSc, everyone pretty much thinks you're stuck in that career for life, and changing is such a step backwards. Meanwhile, my italian friends tell me that anyone in their country who stays in one career for more than 15 years or so is an anomaly. I think I may be growing out of IT also, and I'm starting to think of a gradual switch to Banking and Finance.

vCole

I think after I finish up my Bachelor's in C.I.S. I'm going to get a degree in Nutrition & become a certified personal trainer.

jamesleecoleman

I'm starting 2 Sept. as well and I'm sooo excited!!!!
This will be my second year at Grand Rapids Community College
and I'm going for my Associates in Network Administration and Computer programming.
After that I'm going to Davenport University and GVSU.
I'm taking six classes this semester and next semester just so I can keep up and try to finish on time for my Networking degree. My Programming degree is about six classes more.

mengo17

I am going back on Sep 15... will take 2 classes again this term... working full time
Major: MS in Information Security
I will graduate Jun/09

learningtofly22

Next semester, I'll FINALLY finish my Bachelor's in Business Admin. Then a year off to knock out SERIOUS certs and learn Spanish. After that, off to see if Tulane will have me for my MBA starting in June 2010.

darkerosxx

learningtofly22 wrote:

Next semester, I'll FINALLY finish my Bachelor's in Business Admin. Then a year off to knock out SERIOUS certs and learn Spanish. After that, off to see if Tulane will have me for my MBA starting in June 2010.

Cool, you in LA, too? If so, that'll make three of us on these boards.

zen master

mengo17 wrote:

I am going back on Sep 15... will take 2 classes again this term... working full time
Major: MS in Information Security
I will graduate Jun/09

How's that going? What do you currently do, and what kind of opportunities do you see this MSc opening up for you?

jlhct

I'll be going back myself. I'm going for a Master's degree concentrating on Project Management. I hope to be able to finish 70-290 & 70-291 by the time class starts in October.

famosbrown

Starting my Semester next week. I started my MBA studies this Summer and I'm taking two classes per semester. Should be done my May 2010. My MBA concentration is Technology Management.

darkerosxx

We need Bachelor's/Master's Forums!!

networker050184

darkerosxx wrote:

We need Bachelor's/Master's Forums!!

You're in it!

IT Jobs / Degrees

vCole

networker050184 wrote:

darkerosxx wrote:

We need Bachelor's/Master's Forums!!

You're in it!

IT Jobs / Degrees

mengo17

benevolent dictator wrote:

mengo17 wrote:

I am going back on Sep 15... will take 2 classes again this term... working full time
Major: MS in Information Security
I will graduate Jun/09

How's that going? What do you currently do, and what kind of opportunities do you see this MSc opening up for you?

I am a systems analyst now and my goal is to use that MS to get an InfoSec job.
It is pretty difficult to go to school full time and also work full time, but it is possible.
I will start working on certs as soon as I finish with the MS.

cbigbrick

benevolent dictator wrote:

cbigbrick wrote:

benevolent dictator wrote:

cbigbrick wrote:

I'm thinking about going back to school part time next September 2009 for a degree in Finance and Accounting. I already have a degree in Engineering that I got in May of 1990.....cough, cough, cough.

But first I have to finish the MCSE 2K3, CISSP and CCNA.

Why Finance and Accounting?

I've always had an interest in it and I like to switch careers every 10 years or so. I'm on my second career. First career was construction/geotechnical engineering. Up at 4:30AM and in bed by 9PM. It was a drag and I hated drive two hours sometimes to a job site. I learned alot but I felt I out grew it. I did learn how to deal with complete A$$HOLES, which always handy.

It's funny you should say that you like to switch careers, because where I'm from, once you do a BSc, everyone pretty much thinks you're stuck in that career for life, and changing is such a step backwards. Meanwhile, my italian friends tell me that anyone in their country who stays in one career for more than 15 years or so is an anomaly. I think I may be growing out of IT also, and I'm starting to think of a gradual switch to Banking and Finance.

Actually, I want to kow what's happening with my 401k!!! Besides, I really like numbers.

AlexMR

benevolent dictator wrote:

cbigbrick wrote:

benevolent dictator wrote:

cbigbrick wrote:

I'm thinking about going back to school part time next September 2009 for a degree in Finance and Accounting. I already have a degree in Engineering that I got in May of 1990.....cough, cough, cough.

But first I have to finish the MCSE 2K3, CISSP and CCNA.

Why Finance and Accounting?

I've always had an interest in it and I like to switch careers every 10 years or so. I'm on my second career. First career was construction/geotechnical engineering. Up at 4:30AM and in bed by 9PM. It was a drag and I hated drive two hours sometimes to a job site. I learned alot but I felt I out grew it. I did learn how to deal with complete A$$HOLES, which always handy.

It's funny you should say that you like to switch careers, because where I'm from, once you do a BSc, everyone pretty much thinks you're stuck in that career for life, and changing is such a step backwards. Meanwhile, my italian friends tell me that anyone in their country who stays in one career for more than 15 years or so is an anomaly. I think I may be growing out of IT also, and I'm starting to think of a gradual switch to Banking and Finance.

Same here, people thinks that after you get a Bachelor's you are stuck. I am trying to prove them wrong. I am a civil engineer and I dont feel it is my thing. I will be starting my MBA in November and I am currently working towards the CCNA. Right now I have a job that a CCNA cant compete against in terms of income, and that is why I think I will have get another qualifications before I get started, because it is really tough when you are not making a lot of money and then have to take a paycut.

In societies where there are huge social differences it is harder to change careers, because usually the difference in salary from somebody starting out vs. somebody wih some experience is quite big. We silly people not doing what we love because of something as trivial as money...

nel

Im supposed to start beginning of october.Ive just finished my Bsc but have another 2 years left to wrap up my Bsc hons. But my IT career has kinda stalled (stuck in kinda helpdeskish role and its borin the hell outta me) and i havent decided whether im going to start the 2 years this october or to pursue more technical aspects to improve my technical aspects then go back eventually and finish the hons!....decisions, decisions but im more leaning towards doing my ccnp!

Aldur

I'll be finishing up school before the year is out, I am soooo looking forward to having "some" free time on my hands.

kaynaan

Saturday sept 6 is my day im doing the final year of a part masters degree in computer science which is all weekend classes

if everything works out i should hand in my thesis by august next year and be free of university for the rest of my life