Education of People who Read E-Books - Page 3

alia · 04-29-2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I'm quite surprised with the poll results. It's almost sad. Just think of all the time and cash we spent in class that we could have spent enjoying Dickens over beer.

Haha I wish I'd spent more time in class and less time with Dickens over beer... but I had more fun and made more friends and learned more life skills with Dickens and beer than I would have in class...

Taylor514ce · 04-29-2008, 12:10 PM

Let us give a lusty cheer
For wasting time on Dickens and beer,
For lessons learned and friendships dear.

Never so much can be learned in class,
You're much better off parking your ass
on a wooden stool by a fetching lass
with a book in her arm - get her a glass!

So let us give a lusty cheer
For wasting time on Dickens and beer
and if things ever get too serious here,
switch to Scotch.

GeoffC · 04-30-2008, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

.........

switch to Scotch.

What a wonderful idea

slainte ....

( hic )

Taylor514ce · 04-30-2008, 08:50 AM

The verse was written in the undeservedly obscure AAA BBBB AAAScotch rhyme scheme.

daffy4u · 06-08-2008, 02:36 PM

Is it too late to add an "other" column. I completed 2 of 4 years of college and have no plans to go back (other than the occasional online class).

kaas · 06-10-2008, 05:14 PM

I did my High School diploma in America, finished my Abitur in Germany, started studying there, ended up getting the degree in Russia

I now work for Cisco Austria and live in the Netherlands...
Thats life for you

RickyMaveety · 06-10-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

The verse was written in the undeservedly obscure AAA BBBB AAAScotch rhyme scheme.

Morken · 06-10-2008, 08:23 PM

For my beer I studied biotech in Australia, and for my dickens and whisky I'm doing philosophy in Norway. This actually works out pretty well.

WDecraene · 06-16-2008, 07:31 AM

I studied math a long time ago. Luckily I'm not scarred for life. I think.

nekokami · 06-17-2008, 12:36 PM

I'm crazy enough to be back in school AGAIN. Getting a doctorate in education. It's part of my subversive plan... wait... er... nothing, nothing.

zelda_pinwheel · 06-17-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

I'm crazy enough to be back in school AGAIN. Getting a doctorate in education. It's part of my subversive plan... wait... er... nothing, nothing.

you really are crazy.

i'm intrigued by your subversive... ahem, i mean, nice weather we're having here. stop by for a drink later. <whisper>the black dog barks at midnight. that's the secret password.</whisper>

Lady Fitzgerald · 06-15-2010, 11:08 PM

I have a moldy B.S. in Psychology.

SneakySnake · 06-16-2010, 12:37 AM

I didn't finish high school when I was a teenager. But that didnt' stop me from successfully completing a degree and postgraduate program. It did make it more difficult to get into courses, especially in the old days where you had to prove you would be likely to be successful in tertiary studies. Luckily I had a sympathetic assessor and I was allowed into a course that started off about 15 years of barely stopping study.

Now I am still stoopid, but edumacated.

ficbot · 06-16-2010, 12:54 AM

Honours BA in English Language and Literature
Then a two-year Journalism post-grad program (that was a *huge* mistake!)
Then a one-year teaching degree (I currently work as a French teacher and love it)

One can also add additional qualifications to the basic teaching degree, and I collect those every year. I have since added, in addition to the French qualification, an Intermediate add-on (let's me teach up to Grade 10) and a course in computer teaching. The French and Computers are three parts (but you can start teaching once you have Part 1). I have 2 of the 3 for French and will likely take the third, but I don't plan to take any more computers. The course was way below my computer level and I was very bored (the most taxing assignment creating an 8-slide Powerpoint show) and the Part 1 is enough to give me official credibility for both my summer job and my school year one. At $900 a pop, I'll pass on Parts 2 and 3

As for other qualifications, I have been told that once I have the French stuff done, I'll reach diminishing returns on the continuing ed unless I spring for a Master's Degree...

kindlekitten · 06-16-2010, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

I have a moldy B.S. in Psychology.

welcome to the forums.

you really don't have to go around resurrecting 2 year old threads. if you think it is an interesting enough topic, re-start it on your own

View Poll Results: What is the highest level of education that you currently possess?
Less than high school (includes current students)	6	3.00%
High school diploma or equivalent	9	4.50%
I'm currently in a business/trade/technical school or 2-yr. college	2	1.00%
Completed business/trade/technical school or 2-yr. college	13	6.50%
I'm currently a college student (or took some but didn't finish)	19	9.50%
Bachelor's degree or equivalent 4-yr. degree	65	32.50%
I'm currently in graduate school or other post-graduate professional program	9	4.50%
Graduate degree	77	38.50%
Voters: 200. You may not vote on this poll

04-29-2008, 12:10 PM	#32
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	Let us give a lusty cheer For wasting time on Dickens and beer, For lessons learned and friendships dear. Never so much can be learned in class, You're much better off parking your ass on a wooden stool by a fetching lass with a book in her arm - get her a glass! So let us give a lusty cheer For wasting time on Dickens and beer and if things ever get too serious here, switch to Scotch. Last edited by Taylor514ce; 04-30-2008 at 08:51 AM.

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04-30-2008, 08:50 AM	#34
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	The verse was written in the undeservedly obscure AAA BBBB AAAScotch rhyme scheme.

06-08-2008, 02:36 PM	#35
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Is it too late to add an "other" column. I completed 2 of 4 years of college and have no plans to go back (other than the occasional online class).

06-10-2008, 05:14 PM	#36
kaas Muncher of ebooks Posts: 312 Karma: 6423 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fürth, Germany Device: Pocketbook 360	I did my High School diploma in America, finished my Abitur in Germany, started studying there, ended up getting the degree in Russia I now work for Cisco Austria and live in the Netherlands... Thats life for you

06-10-2008, 08:23 PM	#38
Morken Member Posts: 13 Karma: 147 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Device: Iliad, future plastic logic owner	For my beer I studied biotech in Australia, and for my dickens and whisky I'm doing philosophy in Norway. This actually works out pretty well.

06-16-2008, 07:31 AM	#39
WDecraene Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 597 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belgistan Device: A FREE (!!!) replacement cybook gen 3	I studied math a long time ago. Luckily I'm not scarred for life. I think.

06-17-2008, 12:36 PM	#40
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	I'm crazy enough to be back in school AGAIN. Getting a doctorate in education. It's part of my subversive plan... wait... er... nothing, nothing.

06-15-2010, 11:08 PM	#42
Lady Fitzgerald Wizard Posts: 2,013 Karma: 251649 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA, Earth Device: JetBook Lite (away from home) + 1 spare, 32" TV (at home)	I have a moldy B.S. in Psychology.

06-16-2010, 12:37 AM	#43
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	I didn't finish high school when I was a teenager. But that didnt' stop me from successfully completing a degree and postgraduate program. It did make it more difficult to get into courses, especially in the old days where you had to prove you would be likely to be successful in tertiary studies. Luckily I had a sympathetic assessor and I was allowed into a course that started off about 15 years of barely stopping study. Now I am still stoopid, but edumacated.

06-16-2010, 12:54 AM	#44
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Honours BA in English Language and Literature Then a two-year Journalism post-grad program (that was a huge mistake!) Then a one-year teaching degree (I currently work as a French teacher and love it) One can also add additional qualifications to the basic teaching degree, and I collect those every year. I have since added, in addition to the French qualification, an Intermediate add-on (let's me teach up to Grade 10) and a course in computer teaching. The French and Computers are three parts (but you can start teaching once you have Part 1). I have 2 of the 3 for French and will likely take the third, but I don't plan to take any more computers. The course was way below my computer level and I was very bored (the most taxing assignment creating an 8-slide Powerpoint show) and the Part 1 is enough to give me official credibility for both my summer job and my school year one. At $900 a pop, I'll pass on Parts 2 and 3 As for other qualifications, I have been told that once I have the French stuff done, I'll reach diminishing returns on the continuing ed unless I spring for a Master's Degree...

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