What's Your Education?

[celestenadia]

Hello All
Over on another board, people were musing about the intelligence quotient of the posters
(in a POSITIVE way). I, in turn, started a thread asking people to share what their education
is. I thought it might be a neat thing to do over here, so, here goes -
Me, BA/Communications/Public Relations - Magna Cum Laude
HOWEVER after all that I STILL have trouble spelling sometimes...I have MILD dyslexia/dyscalculia... Once in a while I'll invert my d's and b's,3's and e's,6's and 9's :(
I started reading when I was THREE so go figure...I think it's more of a numeric thing...
I have to take down ALOT of phone numbers at my work and I ALWAYS clarify the number
THREE TIMES before the conversation ends...It happens sometimes for example if a
number is 555-3691 I might initally jot it down as 555-3961 instead. IT SUCKS!!! LOL!
I've always sucked at math and it was only through CONSTANT repetition and taking like
15 sheets of paper to do one problem that I EVER go through math!!! LOL! :)
BTW, I've always thought that "life" is the best teacher and giver of REAL experience!
What's your deal?

[amber]

That's weird, I was just thinking about my IQ today, and iq's in general. But mainly I just know a bunch of stuff that probably only a few people care about. By the way, I always wondered why people can't understand the number the first or so time i say it, but now i have a better understanding of uh...that one thing.
Amber

[celestenadia]

That's weird, I was just thinking about my IQ today, and iq's in general. But mainly I just know a bunch of stuff that probably only a few people care about. By the way, I always wondered why people can't understand the number the first or so time i say it, but now i have a better understanding of uh...that one thing.
Amber
Yeah, it does suck being kind of "numerically" challenged...
I have a few friends who are MAJOR scientists, my one friend,
his name was uttered when it came time for Nobel nominations
for physics, and I found this out from a couple of his colleagues,
not from the man himself...
Math aces and scientists have always fascinated me, probably
because it's something I have a deficiency with...
My math issue is with linear concepts not spatial. For instance
I did OK with Statistics in college,which of course is manipulating
GROUPS of numbers... I can look at a stack of paper and tell
you how many sheets are there(or very close to it), same goes
for zipping though the grocery store and having sometimes exactly
enough money for the items,how tall a person is etc.. It really is weird..
Another trippy thing regarding math to me, is about how the concept
of 0/zero is relatively recent...the Arabs "invented" it, if I'm not mistaken...
My scientist friends all tell me to "chill" about my little issue.
Alot of them don't completely believe/agree with the concept of "time"
(Kinda like Our Stevie, LOL!) And they say that time is a "linear" concept...
At any rate, you're not suppossed to know your IQ, but I found out mine
and it's 129... Kinda frustrating...above average, but not genious level, heck, I KNOW I ain't
no "genious" LOL! And also,maybe most importantly, to echo the words
of my mother,"Celestenadia, you have NO common sense!"
Like I said before, I think that LIFE experience is the most precious.

[amber]

Yeah, it does suck being kind of "numerically" challenged...
I have a few friends who are MAJOR scientists, my one friend,
his name was uttered when it came time for Nobel nominations
for physics, and I found this out from a couple of his colleagues,
not from the man himself...
Math aces and scientists have always fascinated me, probably
because it's something I have a deficiency with...
My math issue is with linear concepts not spatial. For instance
I did OK with Statistics in college,which of course is manipulating
GROUPS of numbers... I can look at a stack of paper and tell
you how many sheets are there(or very close to it), same goes
for zipping though the grocery store and having sometimes exactly
enough money for the items,how tall a person is etc.. It really is weird..
Another trippy thing regarding math to me, is about how the concept
of 0/zero is relatively recent...the Arabs "invented" it, if I'm not mistaken...
My scientist friends all tell me to "chill" about my little issue.
Alot of them don't completely believe/agree with the concept of "time"
(Kinda like Our Stevie, LOL!) And they say that time is a "linear" concept...
At any rate, you're not suppossed to know your IQ, but I found out mine
and it's 129... Kinda frustrating...above average, but not genious level, heck, I KNOW I ain't
no "genious" LOL! And also,maybe most importantly, to echo the words
of my mother,"Celestenadia, you have NO common sense!"
Like I said before, I think that LIFE experience is the most precious.
That is weird - and actually i constantly trip out about my math & science strenths and weaknesses - like, there are so many layers there, the first being that i become extra frustrated with these things on occasion because my word brain is so comparatively fast and proficient,etc. *!!!ooo, Rhiannon just came on!!!* singing break!* :lol: Anyway, I notice i don't think in pictures and non word symbols that well - but i can remember numbers fast, and do certain things pretty fast - to put it in diff way - when i took a test before jr. college and after highschool - i took not the easiest, but the next - OVERALL I scored a 'D', like 69 or 72 percent or something - but on WORD PROBLEMS I scored 6/6 :shrug: and i think i scored lowest on graphing problems, or maybe quadratic equations - but i didn't take math or science my senior year :rolleyes: oh, and chemistry and higher math are even more difficult for me to grasp - judging by watching my best friend do her homework, and the chemistry i had (easy). I guess i went on and on...ooops... :)
Amber

[amber]

Those avatars again! I really tought someone was having 4 part conversation with themself.
We're not all as talented as you, Luxie :wavey:
Amber

[ShangriLaTroubl]

I'm a sophomore in college..Majoring in Business..I will have my Associates Degree in Business next May, and will continue on for my bachelors

Chris

[DrummerDeanna]

I just got my B.A. in may - I majored in Journalism. So - it's amazing - I went to school for journalism and am actually using my degree in my job - yea!

Eventually I want to go back to school for my master's...that's a few years off though...

[golden braid]

I have my BS in Animal Science and Management. I'm not planning to go back to school to further my education even though my parents would like me to.

[Merf]

I have a BA in Communication Studies (Media Studies & Production concentration) with a minor in creative writing

I'm back in school working on my second degree, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Yeah, it's a lot more school. but I figure, I'm 23 so I still have time... it will be so nice to get out of school and get a real job! :lol:

[estranged4life]

An Associate's in Science for QC/NDT (How they are considered a science is beyond me...But hella fun if you can master mathematics!)

An Associate's in Science for Drafting/Civil Engineering



Brian j.

[dissention]

I've got a BA in design and was working on my masters until a few months ago. I'm going back slowly to get a degree in political science since I only have to put less than two years in and I've already taken a few of the required classes.

I must have changed my major 6,709,816 times when I was working on my bachelors. :laugh: I was in my counselors office every other week to change it. Eventually, they told me I had to stop changing it or my financial aid would be jeopardized.

[amber]

I've got a BA in design and was working on my masters until a few months ago. I'm going back slowly to get a degree in political science since I only have to put less than two years in and I've already taken a few of the required classes.

I must have changed my major 6,709,816 times when I was working on my bachelors. :laugh: I was in my counselors office every other week to change it. Eventually, they told me I had to stop changing it or my financial aid would be jeopardized.
Omigosh, in design? was it fun? that's one of my 6,709,816 dreams. Don't you wish you were independently wealthy, and could just go to school to learn everything you want, whenever you want, and not have your whole life and possible financial ruin riding on it? :)
AMber

[GypsySorcerer]

My apologies to the people who already read this on BN...........

I have a BA in public relations/English and am almost done with my MA in communication. This probably is my last semester of coursework. I may take one course in the spring. I won't have the degree in hand until May, because I have to take my comps. :eek:

[HomerMcvie]

I must have changed my major 6,709,816 times when I was working on my bachelors.
Welcome to my world. I have my BA in Psychology. I actually had like 6 different majors. After my first semester of my junior year, I knew I had to just pick something, or I was never gonna graduate(and financial aid would be kaput). My Minor was African-American studies. I've always found this Minor kind of funny. The only reason it was my minor was that Indiana U had quite a few Jazz and Blues history classes, which fell under A-A. Very interesting classes(and easy too, although that wasn't why I took them :) ) After the 4th or 5th class, I realized how close I was getting to a Minor in it.

[dissention]

Omigosh, in design? was it fun? that's one of my 6,709,816 dreams. Don't you wish you were independently wealthy, and could just go to school to learn everything you want, whenever you want, and not have your whole life and possible financial ruin riding on it? :)
AMber

:laugh: It's not that I couldn't afford to do it (I pinched my pennies so hard that Lincoln screamed and now that I have a solid job and make good money, I can actually enjoy it :laugh: ), I just don't have the patience to do it. I like learning things that interest me, but I couldn't imagine going to school every year. :laugh: Two more years (plus a bit more if I go for my masters) is enough for moi!

It was fun, but VERY challenging. I'm terrible when it comes to math, so I really struggled with that but eventually mastered it good enough. My last year was incredibly strenuous; project after project, presentation after presentation, etc. But I love it. :nod:

[DeeGeMe]

I double majored in English and Political Science. I'm a writer and researcher now and I can knock out pieces faster than anyone else I know in the same business, I'm a whiz at analyzing material and I can hunt down sources like a bloodhound. Just don't ask me to do math.

Here's a truth life story. The other day I got a bill for 120.38. I wrote a check (it was to the county treasurer)--for 102.38. They kindly sent it back to me and pointed out it was for the wrong amount. I seem to have math dyslexia--I don't have it when I'm reading or writing but boy, when I'm doing math--it's there. I have a habit of switching numbers around and I've done it for years now.

Another example: Currently there is close to a $1000 difference in what the banks says I have in my checking account and what I think I have in my checking account. This has gone on for months now and each month, the total gets larger and larger. Luckily, they say I have more than I think I have or I'd be frantic. This gives you some idea of my math skills!

[amber]

I double majored in English and Political Science. I'm a writer and researcher now and I can knock out pieces faster than anyone else I know in the same business, I'm a whiz at analyzing material and I can hunt down sources like a bloodhound. Just don't ask me to do math.

Here's a truth life story. The other day I got a bill for 120.38. I wrote a check (it was to the county treasurer)--for 102.38. They kindly sent it back to me and pointed out it was for the wrong amount. I seem to have math dyslexia--I don't have it when I'm reading or writing but boy, when I'm doing math--it's there. I have a habit of switching numbers around and I've done it for years now.

Another example: Currently there is close to a $1000 difference in what the banks says I have in my checking account and what I think I have in my checking account. This has gone on for months now and each month, the total gets larger and larger. Luckily, they say I have more than I think I have or I'd be frantic. This gives you some idea of my math skills!
Whoa...I wish my math skill were that bad! :laugh: mine are deficient in ways like, I could get lost going around the block :rolleyes: Congrats on your super skills! That's really cool...
AMber

[cliffdweller]

working toward a master's right now...can't wait to get the hell out of school forever!

[cliffdweller]

My apologies to the people who already read this on BN...........

I have a BA in public relations/English and am almost done with my MA in communication. This probably is my last semester of coursework. I may take one course in the spring. I won't have the degree in hand until May, because I have to take my comps. :eek:

Ah yes, lovely, lovely comps...and a master's thesis, don't forget that!

[sara1998]

I graduated High School.... :shocked:

[skcin]

What the hell is that supposed to mean?


Do you mean being referred to as Luxie? I almost pissed myself laughing - somehow I don't think you're in love with THAT nickname. :lol:


Anyway, I HATED math & science in high school, so I did the only thing I could to get out of it - I went to BOCES! That's right, BOCES! I didn't want to take cosmetology or auto repair, so I took nursing, ending up loving it. Laugh all you want, I had my practical nursing diploma at 18 & passed the LPN boards with flying colors right after my 19th birthday.

I worked for about a year & decided to go back to school for my Associate's, so I went to school full time while I worked part time evening shift. Graduated with honors when I was 22, passed the RN boards at 23. Worked for about a year, decided "what the hell?" Went back part time at night for my B.S. in Nursing, worked full time days, got my degree Magna Cum Laude.

So while it did take my about 3 years longer than it would have if I had gone right out of high school, I'm so happy I did it this way. Most nurses in their late 20's can't say they've had over 10 years of nursing experience. And I'm proud to say that I didn't take out any student loans, so I'm debt free :thumbsup:

Paula

[DeadliestPoison]

I'm a Junior in High School, but when I'm in college I'm probably going to major in Psychology or something. Or maybe do something with Graphic Design. Who knows.

[amber]

Do you mean being referred to as Luxie? I almost pissed myself laughing - somehow I don't think you're in love with THAT nickname. :lol:


Anyway, I HATED math & science in high school, so I did the only thing I could to get out of it - I went to BOCES! That's right, BOCES! I didn't want to take cosmetology or auto repair, so I took nursing, ending up loving it. Laugh all you want, I had my practical nursing diploma at 18 & passed the LPN boards with flying colors right after my 19th birthday.

I worked for about a year & decided to go back to school for my Associate's, so I went to school full time while I worked part time evening shift. Graduated with honors when I was 22, passed the RN boards at 23. Worked for about a year, decided "what the hell?" Went back part time at night for my B.S. in Nursing, worked full time days, got my degree Magna Cum Laude.

So while it did take my about 3 years longer than it would have if I had gone right out of high school, I'm so happy I did it this way. Most nurses in their late 20's can't say they've had over 10 years of nursing experience. And I'm proud to say that I didn't take out any student loans, so I'm debt free :thumbsup:

Paula
That's quite an accomplishment!! I always thought the job i would most NOT want to have was nurse, so I admire people who are nurses...and I just thought Luxie was cute...you know, like an endearing way to say Lux?
Amber

[jadegypsy]

Well I have a BS. (aka bullsh*t) degree in Biotechnology, yes i'm proud of my degree but it was a running joke that the Science majors get BS degrees and the Art/English majors get BA's, yet they do all the bullsh*itting. Going to take GRE's and possibly go get a PhD in Genetics...But that's a couple years away.
Oddly I am terrible at spelling but have absurdly high vocab and reading comp scores, go figure, oh and I minored in English, as my profs said, "you are so lucky we don't grade on spelling and puncuation."

Hey Golden Braid are you an Aggie Alum? Just wondering b/c thats a popular major there.

[celestenadia]

I double majored in English and Political Science. I'm a writer and researcher now and I can knock out pieces faster than anyone else I know in the same business, I'm a whiz at analyzing material and I can hunt down sources like a bloodhound. Just don't ask me to do math.

Here's a truth life story. The other day I got a bill for 120.38. I wrote a check (it was to the county treasurer)--for 102.38. They kindly sent it back to me and pointed out it was for the wrong amount. I seem to have math dyslexia--I don't have it when I'm reading or writing but boy, when I'm doing math--it's there. I have a habit of switching numbers around and I've done it for years now.

Another example: Currently there is close to a $1000 difference in what the banks says I have in my checking account and what I think I have in my checking account. This has gone on for months now and each month, the total gets larger and larger. Luckily, they say I have more than I think I have or I'd be frantic. This gives you some idea of my math skills!
DeeGeMe - Hello There!
It sounds like you "suffer" from the same thing I do...mild dyscalculia...It's an under acknowledged learning challenge... I do the same thing as you do from time to time
and I have similar "banking issues"...:)

[golden braid]

Hey Golden Braid are you an Aggie Alum? Just wondering b/c thats a popular major there.


Yes. I am a proud UC Davis graduate. Go Aggies! How about you?

[GateandGarden]

...but it was a running joke that the Science majors get BS degrees and the Art/English majors get BA's, yet they do all the bullsh*itting.Hey now! :p :D

I'm getting my BA in English with a minor in History, and I'm considering getting my MA and PhD in History and teaching college. I hope I don't change my mind like I've done quite a bit already since I've been in college. :rolleyes:

Hillary

[hayley]

I have a BA in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, graduated magna cum laude- but it's a bull**** degree from a bull**** college. At least I can remind myself that I was offered scholarships from NYU, Columbia, and the University of Toronto and chose not to take them.

I hated school- I've thought about going for an MBA, but I don't need it at this point. We'll see.

[Violet]

I have an Associate's Degree in "Specialized Business" (for court reporting). The most college-like course I took while getting that degree was psychology and a beginner's accounting course and anatomy and physiology. I started to go back to night courses towards a bachelor's about 11 years ago, but then my grandfather passed away, and I just couldn't get back into it. I'll always be sorry I don't have a bachelor's.

I've never taken any math class higher than 9th grade algebra, and I got a D in that. My mind just doesn't deal with numbers that well. If someone spouts off a bunch of numbers to me, all I hear is "blah, blah, blah." In a deposition that involves a lot of numbers I have to interrupt a lot to have them repeat them, or ask them to go slow on the numbers. :( But English and spelling? Bring 'em on!

Carol

[skcin]

That's quite an accomplishment!! I always thought the job i would most NOT want to have was nurse, so I admire people who are nurses...and I just thought Luxie was cute...you know, like an endearing way to say Lux?
Amber


Thanks! :xoxo: The job definitely is NOT for everyone, but I love it. It helps that I don't work at a hospital (hate 'em!), I work at a University Student Health Center. Still fast-paced & ever-changing, but I don't stress out over being short-staffed & wondering if I've accidentally killed someone...

And I was just teasing Lux - she doesn't seem like a "Luxie" to me, that's all.

Paula

[mondaymornin1]

I graduated from Auburn with a BS degree in pharmacy. Never changed my major....probably should have....now I'm bored....but making good money. Maybe someday I'll go back and do something different!

[DeeGeMe]

DeeGeMe - Hello There!
It sounds like you "suffer" from the same thing I do...mild dyscalculia...It's an under acknowledged learning challenge... I do the same thing as you do from time to time
and I have similar "banking issues"...:)

You mean there's an actual name for it????? Well, see, I learned something today!

[terrivac]

hmmm. I have an AAS in Radiographic Tech., a BBA in Economics and got half was through the Masters in Economics and was tired of being a poor college student and quit but might at some time go back and finish. Now I help poor college students, I work in student financial aid.

Terri

[estranged4life]

hmmm. I have an AAS in Radiographic Tech.,
Terri

for medical or industrial? I am an ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Technicians-Level 1) certified Radiographer (Industrial) and saw "Radiographic" in yer post and it peaked my attention...

Brian j.

[terrivac]

Hey Brian

Actually it is medical. I have had my license since 1985. It is currently in retired status since I have not done x-rays in 18 years. I refuse to let it expire since I worked hard for that darn degree so every year on my birthday I pay to renew it. I can actually go back into the profession by doing some CEU's which I can waive currently being retired, but I love working in education so I doubt that will happen.

Thanks for asking, it is nice to meet other RT's. :thumbsup:

Terri

[estranged4life]

Hey Brian

Actually it is medical. I have had my license since 1985. It is currently in retired status since I have not done x-rays in 18 years. I refuse to let it expire since I worked hard for that darn degree so every year on my birthday I pay to renew it. I can actually go back into the profession by doing some CEU's which I can waive currently being retired, but I love working in education so I doubt that will happen.

Thanks for asking, it is nice to meet other RT's. :thumbsup:

Terri

I'm an industrial RT...But industrial RT can be hella horribly dangerous if ya don't understand what yer are trained to do (Which is basically take X-Rays of pipe fittings, Pipeline linkages & Airline pre/post manufacturing using a "camera" which is a GLORIFIED 'roto-rutor" looking contraption, And ya pray to God it doesnt kink up as ya retract it back into its' lead lined casing cause then if that occurs ya get to do the 100 yard dash while carrying a 100 lbs. piece of lead shielding to cover the source and also pray ya didnt get enough RADS to power "Three Mile Island"!!!).


Brian j.

[skcin]

Brian & trackaghost:

You are making me pee myself laughing every time I see Glenn playing cowbell in your sigs. Just an FYI.

Paula :]

[estranged4life]

Brian & trackaghost:

You are making me pee myself laughing every time I see Glenn playing cowbell in your sigs. Just an FYI.

Paula :]

I wanted to go with the following image below, But I was SOOOOO afraid to OFFEND those religious bible humpers, I mean thumpers I went for the "tamer signature":

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<img src="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/images/jnocker.jpg"></div>

[amber]

I graduated from Auburn with a BS degree in pharmacy. Never changed my major....probably should have....now I'm bored....but making good money. Maybe someday I'll go back and do something different!
:) I think a lot of jobs are boring, and I know I myself would be much less bored if I was making good money :laugh: so, good for you!
AMber

[estranged4life]

Ahhh! I didn't realise Brian had Will on his sig as well!
Who had it first I wonder? :shocked:
But I guess it don't matter if it's making people happy seeing them :D

I think you may have had it first, I found it last night on another website I frequent and laughed because I loved that B.O.C. skit ("Need more cowbell...")

Brian j.

[amber]

I wanted to go with the following image below, But I was SOOOOO afraid to OFFEND those religious bible humpers, I mean thumpers I went for the "tamer signature":

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<img src="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/images/jnocker.jpg"></div>
that is so funny!!! It's not that offensive. course, i'm probably not the best judge. It's weird, I thought that girl was me for a second...then i realized my hair's poofy/wavy... :shocked: Do you ever come across pictures you think are you for a second? It happens to me every so often...
AMber

[jadegypsy]

Hey Golden Braid, Yup I'm an Aggie, and proud to be one. So tell me did you have any of Dr. Rosers Classes? And how about the Horse Enterprise Class where as a group you had to do a buisness plan for a barn? Just curious since I minored in Equine Science.

Oh and GateandGarden: Not to worry I did my fair share of BSing too after all minoring in English does require that, plus I took some polisci courses, major BSing there:D