Who Went To University?

[TheeGoatPig]

Just wondering how many students of higher learning we have. I personally only went to a tech school for drafting and a little computer and maths classes.

What did everyone get from their time spent at college/university?

Why didn't the rest of you go?

Do you wish you had? Are you glad that you didn't? Are you glad that you did?

 

[cloudy]

*raises hand*

 

[rgraham666]

Not me. Never finished high school.

 

[Zeb_Carter]

I've had a lot of schooling, whether any stuck is debatable.

 

[oggbashan]

Yes and No

I didn't. I took a post-graduate entrance examination and passed in the year I should have gone to university to get a degree so that I could pass the post-graduate entrance examination.

Later I passed the first year of a degree level occupational qualification but none of the others on that year did, so the course was lapsed.

Still later I tried to enrol for an MBA but they took me on as a mentor for the other candidates...

I might start an MA in Creative Writing in the autumn.

I am a reverend in the ULC of Modesto, California. Anyone want to get married?

Og

Edited for PS: I am the father of three graduate daughters each with various postgraduate qualifications as well, so I must have done something right. (Apart from going broke paying the fees)

Edited for PPS: I'm a Fellow of a Society that has "Royal" as its first word. Does that count?

 

[Svenskaflicka]

I'm studying at the university right now.

 

[Trombonus]

I just found out I'm going to graduate from college with my BA at the end of the year, and I already have AA's in Music and Liberal Arts.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Uni.

 

[kairotic]

I'm a year or so from finishing my doctorate, which will qualify me for a variety of exciting positions, ranging from dishwasher to cashier!

 

[TheeGoatPig]

I really shoudl have put "Grad School" in the options...
(I always miss something in my polls)

 

[Zeb_Carter]

I'm a year or so from finishing my doctorate, which will qualify me for a variety of exciting positions, ranging from dishwasher to cashier!

Unless it's a medical doctorate they don't mean much do they? Phd - Piled Higher and Deeper.

 

[Liar]

Haven't gotten out yet, but I'm working on it.

 

[kairotic]

Unless it's a medical doctorate they don't mean much do they? Phd - Piled Higher and Deeper.

<sniff sniff> yes!!! <sobs uncontrollably>

 

[Liar]

I've always theought there's no actual difference between a college and a university - courses wise. A uni being a college with some special priviliges, research grants, that kind of stuff.

Is there a difference in academic level, or just in prestige?

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

I did a semester at a University as a Business Major and another Semester at a Tech School for the same thing. I haven't gone back, but am registered to take classes this year if I do decide to go back, which I have thought of doing... probably in the Medical Assistance career, Medical Transcription . . . Lord knows I type fast enough.

 

[buxxxom]

Uni for me. Bachelor's in Biological Sciences.

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

Uni for me with a BA in Religion and a minor in Media Communications. I tell people I was studying to be a televangelist

Some grad courses and professional certification. And yet I'd trade it all for half of Rob's intellect or Ogg's life experiences.

 

[TheeGoatPig]

I've always theought there's no actual difference between a college and a university - courses wise. A uni being a college with some special priviliges, research grants, that kind of stuff.

Is there a difference in academic level, or just in prestige?

I've been told there is a England (never been so I wouldn't know), so I decided to offer both choices.

 

[Grushenka]

I've always theought there's no actual difference between a college and a university - courses wise. A uni being a college with some special priviliges, research grants, that kind of stuff.

Is there a difference in academic level, or just in prestige?

A university, in the U.S. anyway, is a collection of colleges. E.g., the U. of Wherever has a School of Business & Management, College of Arts & Sciences, Nursing School, Medical School, etc. There's plenty of funded research going on in standalone small colleges.

Me? Grad school; university (presently med school) librarian.

 

[Chantilyvamp]

I've been told there is a England (never been so I wouldn't know), so I decided to offer both choices.

you are right hon, there is a difference. As well as in the south states where I was at... a college was usually a 2 year institution... whereas the university was a 4 year institution. *shrugs* dont know if that makes any difference.

Went to university 5 years dropped out for lack of money. Been to a tech school..graduated twice. Once for Travel and tourism, once for CNA. And now dropped back into university classes in england. Starting with a certificate. Then I'll get another certificate if I still like it and have time I'll do a full degree.

 

[matriarch]

Left school at 16, went to secretarial college and got myself a whole clutch of qualifications that have kept me in employment all my life. No way I could have gone to university from school, my parents could no way afford it.

University came later....but as a mature student, and at my own expense. Open University, finished up with a BaHons. at the age of 50.

 

[Seamus123]

I'm at university right now, and I graduate with a degree - I hope! - in Creative Writing and English in a couple of months.

 

[jomar]

I've always theought there's no actual difference between a college and a university - courses wise. A uni being a college with some special priviliges, research grants, that kind of stuff.

Is there a difference in academic level, or just in prestige?

I think your right. Universities are typically larger, may offer a wider range of majors and are more likely to offer advanced degrees (master's doctorate).

 

[jomar]

I'm a year or so from finishing my doctorate, which will qualify me for a variety of exciting positions, ranging from dishwasher to cashier!

Yes. Higher education is the process of learning more and more about less and less until you finally know nothing at all.

University and then some here.

 

[Grushenka]

Universities are typically larger are more likely to offer advanced degrees (master's doctorate).

Even so-called small colleges can offer advanced degrees. See my post above for the main difference.