Do you need that degree for your job? Do you think about what you've learned a lot? Does it just sit there are collect dust?
Do you currently "use" your college education?
11/07/2012
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My job requires a college degree, though it's not necessarily specific about what kind of degree is required. Either way I still feel like my college education was well worth the time/investment. I learned a lot, had a great experience, made some really good connections, and had the experiences that led me into the job field I am in. So even if I am not applying my college degree (in music) on a daily basis, I am glad I got it.
11/07/2012
Only a few classes that were completely outside of my major have really been useful in my work life. "Mommy and Daddy" did NOT fund or subsidize my educational costs. I worked and figured out how to fund both degrees, as such I felt no obligation to finish quickly. I took classes outside of my major in nearly any area that interested me. As such I have had at least a little bit of exposure to a very wide range of topics.
Honestly the most useful class that I took was Typing. As a touch typist I don't need to look at the keyboard to type.
Honestly the most useful class that I took was Typing. As a touch typist I don't need to look at the keyboard to type.
11/07/2012
I use my college education, my certifications and registrations every day. I couldn't do what I do for a living without my education.
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So far it's really important to me and it helps me even in every day life
Originally posted by
Bethy Cassatt
Do you need that degree for your job? Do you think about what you've learned a lot? Does it just sit there are collect dust?
11/07/2012
I need my degree to be licensed, so it is essential
11/07/2012
I worked in the field that I got my degree in for maybe 3 months and hated it. I'm glad I have a degree, though.
11/07/2012
Right now I'm not using it.
11/07/2012
I'm using more of the general education part of my degree and post-grad stuff, but not any part of my actual degree.
Every once in a while, something comes up and it's useful.
Every once in a while, something comes up and it's useful.
11/07/2012
Now I can tell foreigners all about american politics!
11/07/2012
I have a law degree, but no desired to ever be a lawyer, so it's mostly a pretty piece of paper.
11/07/2012
My job requires a degree and even though my position doesn't require my particular degree I think it's been very useful.
11/07/2012
I went to school to be a nurse. And I used my degree for many years. Due to health issues I no longer can work. But I still use what I learn each day to keep me and my family healthy
11/07/2012
I'm still completing my doctorate, but I do have to say that the degrees I have already (a BA and an MA) are essential to my career -- I want to be a professor and these degrees are the only way to do that!
11/07/2012
Yep, it's paid off quite a bit, especially the random theory stuff
11/07/2012
Don't really use it. But it made me a better person.
11/07/2012
My degree opened doors which led to experience.
11/08/2012
I'm just finishing up now.
11/08/2012
The combination of an engineering degree and an MBA was useful as a younger employee - now nothing seems to matter.
11/08/2012
yes--- i am an art student, i make and sell art
11/08/2012
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I am still going to college taking writing classes and since the majority of my work does focus on my writing, it is VERY valuable. I also work a job in nail design, but I'm not as passionate about it as I am my writing. I'd even like to continue my education in several other depts. as well! Can't ever learn too much, and there are several areas I want to study, which would also come in handy for someone like me, a fiction writer. I've been set on studying hypnotherapy this year when I graduate, but have had a hell of a time finding a good, legitimate school that I can pay for out of pocket since I'm not using funds or grants, I've been paying my own tuition. Also, I don't think hypnotherapy would even be covered!
Originally posted by
Bethy Cassatt
Do you need that degree for your job? Do you think about what you've learned a lot? Does it just sit there are collect dust?
11/08/2012
I went to college to be a Sex Counselor. I did not get to finish my degree but it wouldn't really be necessary in the food industry lol. I would have needed it though, had I graduated.
11/08/2012
My preschool job requires my teaching degree.
11/08/2012
will be going back to school to use it for future job
11/08/2012
My career requires a degree, but my current role, away from my career, doesn't. However, I'm glad I have it!
11/08/2012
I use it from time to time in my current job
11/08/2012
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