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Did you go to college?

If yes, where did you go?

What did you major in?

Would you do it differently now?

Have you ever thought about going back to school?

[mrsk23]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? Pacific Lutheran University

What did you major in? Elementary Education

Would you do it differently now? Nope. I had a wonderful college experience.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Yes, I will get my masters at some point.

Edit: hit reply on accident before I was done.

[Deleted]

Did you go to college?
Yes

If yes, where did you go?
University of Central Florida

What did you major in?
Hospitality Management

Would you do it differently now?
Absolutely, I went in as a molecular & microbiology major but I was really lazy and didn't want to do homework. I think if I'd had more "real life experience" I would have realized hospitality management wasn't what I actually wanted to do.

Have you ever thought about going back to school?
I keep thinking about it. I'm just not exactly sure what I'd want to get into! We move around a lot so it would be hard to do any real classes vs. online classes. I'm not always sure degrees would translate well to where we move.

[jags8]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? UW La Crosse

What did you major in? Psychology

Would you do it differently now? Yes. I would pick a different major, and I would take school more seriously and study more

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Absolutely. I'm just not sure for what, exactly. I kinda want to get into the medical field.

[NatalieDavid]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? Webster University

What did you major in? Communications & Public Relations

Would you do it differently now? I regret nothing!

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Never, a masters in pr wouldn't be good for much unless I want to teach which I do not.

[Ann612]

Did you go to college? yup

If yes, where did you go? The College of NJ

What did you major in? Mathematics, Secondary Education

Would you do it differently now? I would have skipped the teaching stuff and just went for Actuarial Science (since that is what I wound up doing), probably in Philly

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Oh dear god no. It was years and years of studying and exams after college to get my Fellowship of the SOA. Stick a fork in me, I am done.

[quietjoy]

Did you go to college? Yes i did. Feels like forever ago.

If yes, where did you go? Minnesota State University, Mankato

What did you major in? Family Life/Child Development

Would you do it differently now? Absolutely. Actually, I probably wouldn't have transferred to MSU,M after community college. But it is what it is.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I've thought about it and the answer is always "no". I have no desire to go back to school. I'm done.

[JoeLies]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? Union College in Schenectady, NY

What did you major in? Quantitative Economics and Spanish

Would you do it differently now? I'd probably major in math (it was my minor) and minor in Econ. I'd also probably NOT go to a small private school where everyone else had money and never had to work, because I had a massive chip on my shoulder. I still have nightmares on a regular basis where it's the beginning of a new term and I'm frantically trying to fit in my classes, jobs and activities. I always wake up glad that it's over.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I got my MBA going part-time at night. I'm not sure it's helped my career but I enjoyed it and went on an amazing study trip to South America.

[samesister]

I went to Ohio State. Go Bucks! I majored in Accounting.

The only thing I would change is that I would work a little harder my freshman year. I didn't try as hard as I should have and had to dig myself out of a hole. But everything else about my college experience was amazing.

I don't have any plans to go back to school but I wouldn't rule it out in the future.

[tdf2010]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? Undergrad was at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD and I got my masters from University of Sioux Falls

What did you major in? Business Administration with MIS specialty and MBA

Would you do it differently now? I would have went to a college where I could have started my masters during my undergrad.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I don't think I'll go any higher. I don't really have a desire for a PhD.

[steveo]

Did you go to college? Yup

If yes, where did you go? Queen's University (Canada); University of Toronto (Canada); NYU

What did you major in? In order: Applied Economics (BA); Law (JD); Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Would you do it differently now? Nope. Given how our life turned out, I might have skipped the third degree - the plan was to use that to transition into the nonprofit / public sector after several years in private law, but then some stuff happened in our family that made that not practical any longer. I do use at lot of the finance & accounting stuff from that degree in my day to day career, so it wasn't a total waste.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? My secret dream is to go to medical school. But MH says that at this point, I need chill the eff out and be satisfied with my three degrees. I see his point. Sort of. I really love being a student.

[numbersgirl08]

Aug 18, 2015 9:47:13 GMT -5 Ann612 said:

Did you go to college? yup

If yes, where did you go? The College of NJ

What did you major in? Mathematics, Secondary Education

Would you do it differently now? I would have skipped the teaching stuff and just went for Actuarial Science (since that is what I wound up doing), probably in Philly

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Oh dear god no. It was years and years of studying and exams after college to get my Fellowship of the SOA. Stick a fork in me, I am done.

Hi! FCAS here! Been living the dream for 3 years since I got my fellowship in 2012 and try to never forget what those years were like, so I can empathize with and support the students at my company.

[numbersgirl08]

Went to a large engineering school and majored in their business degree. I wouldn't do it different at all - met MH at school, coasted through the "easy" classes there, and then studied my life away for years to pass my actuarial exams. Love my job now and wouldn't change a thing.

[minae01]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? A very small liberal arts college in a suburb of Chicago, IL

What did you major in? Elementary Education: K-9 with middle school endorsements

Would you do it differently now? Absolutely not! I loved college. I managed a good balance between social life and academics. I made several lifelong friends and I still enjoy (for the most part) the career path I chose.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I got my masters and have 15 hours of post-graduate hours. I don't want to do anymore post-grad work, but I kind of have to if I want to make more money. I'm sure I'll take more classes after this baby is born.

[Ann612]

Aug 18, 2015 12:04:46 GMT -5 numbersgirl08 said:

Aug 18, 2015 9:47:13 GMT -5 Ann612 said:

Did you go to college? yup

If yes, where did you go? The College of NJ

What did you major in? Mathematics, Secondary Education

Would you do it differently now? I would have skipped the teaching stuff and just went for Actuarial Science (since that is what I wound up doing), probably in Philly

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Oh dear god no. It was years and years of studying and exams after college to get my Fellowship of the SOA. Stick a fork in me, I am done.

Hi! FCAS here! Been living the dream for 3 years since I got my fellowship in 2012 and try to never forget what those years were like, so I can empathize with and support the students at my company.

I'm so excited to see another Actuary here!!  Hi!  I like your TCF name  

[Le Olive]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? University of Oregon (Undergrad), Pacific University (Masters)

What did you major in? Journalism; Education

Would you do it differently now? Yes - I wouldn't have gone for my masters in teaching/teaching license, as I use neither now! I wouldn't have changed my undergrad major, although I'm still fascinated by marine biology and wish I had looked at it more seriously.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? NOPE. Been there, done that!

[sands42]

Did you go to college?
Yes

If yes, where did you go?
Pelham & EEII

Why did you major in?
Paramedicine & Nursing

Would you do it differently now?
I just would have done it earlier and tried harder. I graduated but I could've done better.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I have to go back to get hired where I want :/ Not really looking forward to it.

[PiradicalMaid]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? [redacted for privacy]

What did you major in? English

Would you do it differently now? I had a great time in college and learned lots, etc. However, knowing what I know now about what I'd like to do career-wise, my degree is not really relevant at all. I've thought about going back to school, but hate the idea of starting over again. So, I've sometimes wished I'd done it differently.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Yup. I've considered getting my MFA in creative writing, but I think that moment has passed. I've also thought about going to school to be a midwife, but am intimidated at starting all over again. Lately, I've been considering going back for social work. My career is kind of in flux right now, so I'm going to keep going along as much as I can without going back to school, but I wouldn't rule it out in the future.

[PiradicalMaid]

@ismellbooks, English major high five!

I agree that an English degree can be relevant in most work and I definitely value my communication skills, however I've been doing lots of direct service work over the past couple of years, and while it's helped *some* (I've been able to talk about my work and present about my work, which is great), more medical knowledge or becoming a licensed social worker would help me advance in what I'm doing right now.

I've done some marketing work, too, so that doesn't surprise me

I still like to write and haven't completely given up on that! At this point, I don't know if a degree would be helpful, though. If I wanted to be serious about it, I would probably just start submitting some of my stuff.

[URMySunshine77]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? Schools in Illinois and Northern VA.

What did you major in? BA in English with an art minor and MFA in creative writing, poetry, with a certificate in professional editing and writing

Would you do it differently now? I might have chosen a more marketable major but not sure. I've always loved literature and writing.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I've thought about getting a PhD to get tenure, but I have no desire to study for six years with small children at home.

[scotty138]

Did you go to college?
Yes

If yes, where did you go?
UWSP

What did you major in?
Double Major in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology

Would you do it differently now?
I worked 30+ hours/week and I wish I would have made more time for friends instead. I don't have any student loan debt, but I only keep in touch with a few other people.

Have you ever thought about going back to school?
Not really. I spent 6 years getting both degrees so that my options would be open.

[doublehammock]

Did you go to college? yes

If yes, where did you go? Florida State University

What did you major in? Mass Media Communications

Would you do it differently now? I graduated in 3 years to graduate with DH. While everything worked out fine I wish I would have enjoyed college life a little more.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Hell to the no. I hardly use my degree as it is.

[jags8]

scotty138 yahhhhh UWSP!!!

[bethkate]

Did you go to college?
Yep

If yes, where did you go?
A local state college

What did you major in?
Both my bachelors and masters are in elementary education

Would you do it differently now?
No.

Have you ever thought about going back to school?
I want to go back for a CAGS in reading to become a reading specialist.

[lilmonk]

Did you go to college? Yes, but didn't finish.

If yes, where did you go? Boise State University

What did you major in? History and Linguistics, minor in Ancient Latin

Would you do it differently now? Yeah. I'd pick something more...useful.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I am currently back at school studying Mental Health/community services and eventually want to go into counselling.

[danenikki]

Yep went to college. I graduated with a BA

First junior college then transferred to a Local private university

My degree is in speech therapy. I wanted to be an SLP. But I was so done after my BA I didn't want to continue for my masters. Plus I already had $30k in school debt. I'm okay with how it went down. I could have picked a major closer to what I'm doing now but I just fell into my career. ]
I have absolutely no desire to go back. I'm too stressed as it is.

[oreille]

Did you go to college?
Yes

If yes, where did you go?
local state university

What did you major in?
speech pathology and audiology

Would you do it differently now?
I think I should have either stuck to teaching as I had originally planned, or done something different in the healthcare field.  I am an audiologist, and most days I feel more like a hearing aid salesman than a healthcare provider.

Have you ever thought about going back to school?
Yes, if it were free I'd take classes in all kinds of things.  Sadly, I'm still paying off student loans and soon will have daycare bills.

[ladywolff]

Did you go to college? Well, university.

If yes, where did you go? The University of Hamburg

What did you major in? Architecture

Would you do it differently now? I wish I had lived in student accommodation instead of at home. I made a lot less friends than my friends who stayed in halls, and my commute took forever.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? Nope, 7 years was enough.

[MissMusic]

Did you go to college? Yes

If yes, where did you go? A school in New England

What did you major in? Music

Would you do it differently now? Probably every aspect of it.

Have you ever thought about going back to school? I went back for a Masters (different school, different field) and have toyed with the PhD option.

[feisty]

Did you go to college? Yup

If yes, where did you go?
Syracuse University

What did you major in?
Engineering

Would you do it differently now?
I probably would have gone to a cheaper school

Have you ever thought about going back to school?
Somewhat, but probably not in the cards for quite a while