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Old 07-10-2009, 12:33 PM   #1
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I FINALLY GRADUATED!
I found out yesterday that I have officially graduated college.

It's taken me 12 years due largely to health and some family financial issues (family business collapsed a few years back very suddenly) so it's pretty big news for me. It sucks, of course, graduating into the worst economic situation in decades and having the same terrible job options I had BEFORE I graduated (less, actually) but.. it's good to be done.

So now have my B.A. in Theology with minors in History and Philosophy. Originally, I was a religious studies major but due to my college canceling my final class this summer, some changes had to be made to made last minute to graduate on time.

And yeah... I know, those aren't exactly "job degrees" - I'm planning on going to seminary (Episcopal) in a few years, so I'm just looking for work in the meantime. Hopefully in the non-profit sector, as that's where my experience is but it's having a tough time right now.

Anyway.. I'm excited. Thought today I am thoroughly hungover from celebrating. :P Scotch+whisky drinks plus an entire bottle of wine is not smart.
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:35 PM   #2
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w00t!!!!!!!!! the military is almost always hiring chaplains!
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:38 PM   #3
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:40 PM   #4
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Congratulations, Gideon!! That is a mjor accomplishment considering all you had to go through to get there.


I gotta say, though, a hungover theology major with an eye towards the seminary?!?!? That's almost like an oxymoron!

Congratulation, again.
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:41 PM   #5
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I actually considered it, but I have to go to seminary first unfortunately. And AFTER seminary I've fairly stable job prospects (and a beautiful pension). But if I'm young enough by the time it's all over, I might still do that but it's doubtful as I'll be pushing 40 by then!

The Episcopal church doesn't just let you go to seminary.. you have to jump through some hoops, and I'm also coordinating it with my girlfriend so we can go together so... it's at least three years off.
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:41 PM   #6
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I gotta say, though, a hungover theology major with an eye towards the seminary?!?!? That's almost like an oxymoron!

Congratulation, again.
Nah, I'm an Episcopalian. :P Life is to be enjoyed... though perhaps with a bit more moderation!
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:46 PM   #7
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Good show, Gideon!!! Congrats!
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:47 PM   #8
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I found out yesterday that I have officially graduated college.
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:48 PM   #9
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Nah, I'm an Episcopalian. :P Life is to be enjoyed... though perhaps with a bit more moderation!
Hey! Don't get me wrong. I'm Catholic. We do love our wine and we don't worry too much about moderation. We just go to confession once a week and wipe the slate clean.

Just kidding.
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:55 PM   #10
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Some of our churches still have confessionals.. though I've never been in one. :grins: I might need to start if I keep this up!

But yeah... we do like our wine... and port... and gin.
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Old 07-10-2009, 01:02 PM   #12
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Congratulations, Gideon! It may seem like an empty comment, but I truly believe that there is great value in education beyond the simple, immediate economic value.
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Congratulations, Gideon! It may seem like an empty comment, but I truly believe that there is great value in education beyond the simple, immediate economic value.
Couldn't agree more None of my degrees ever landed me a job, but I did enjoy doing them a lot
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Congratulations!!

While your major isn't one that leads directly to a specific job -- unlike an engineering or teaching degree -- there are many jobs for which the BS/BA is desired simply to show:
1 - someone thought you were educable/trainable
2 - you stuck with something long enough to finish it

I wish you luck in lining up jobs and seminary study.
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Congratulations

Good luck with the job hunting


:grumble: I still have about 4 years to go to get my Sistems Engineering degree
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