As mentioned above, I have a B.S. in CJ (yes, a B.S. not a B.A). I'm thinking about taking my graduate classes at American Military University, which is an all online graduate school. Anyone ever taken classes with them? The M.A in Strategic Intelligence appeals to me.
Well the american system seems a little different than the Canadian system from what i can tell as it takes you about 4 years up here to get a degree in anything. Below are my degrees and how long they took, some longer than others as luckily credits transfer!
I have:
a Bachelor of Science in Biology (4years)
a Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Exercise Psychology(2years)
and a Bachelor of Education which I have just received.(1.5years)
All from the University of New Brunswick, Just in case you are wondering where that is, it is on the East Coast of Canada on the border with Maine.
later
Wow, I am just a high school drop out, oh well. Nice going for the rest of you though.
BA in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Washington (plus Magna c@* Laude and all them other latin-y bits). ~
-James
I think it's hilarious that your 'Magna C u m Laude' got filtered!
lol!
M
Apart from my highschool diploma, I have a professional degree in accounting. I'm not sure what that amounts to in the U.S... Damn the Quebec education system!!
Ultradan
BS, physics, Clarkson University, 1981
MS, Applied and Engineering Physics, George Mason University, 1994
Apart from my highschool diploma, I have a professional degree in accounting. I'm not sure what that amounts to in the U.S... Damn the Quebec education system!!
Ultradan
I attended an in-service seminar a few years ago with a bunch of RCMP forensic accountants. We called them the "Royal Canadian Mounted Acountants." We thought it was funnier than they did, although after a few dozen Molsons they thought it was funny too (although they thought Molson was much too expensive in Texas).
I attended an in-service seminar a few years ago with a bunch of RCMP forensic accountants. We called them the "Royal Canadian Mounted Acountants." We thought it was funnier than they did, although after a few dozen Molsons they thought it was funny too (although they thought Molson was much too expensive in Texas).Apart from my highschool diploma, I have a professional degree in accounting. I'm not sure what that amounts to in the U.S... Damn the Quebec education system!!
Ultradan
After a few dozen Molsons, I find everything funny too!
Ultradrunk
I have a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Bloomsburg University.
Now I've been out of school for so long I'm not sure I want to pursue any graduate studies...
Exactly why I haven't gone back for my Master's degree too.
Troy,
Not a sing*hic*le one involved alke-hall, oshifer! I promise. Some frat guysh just handed me thissh cup and ran.
Those frat guys can't be trusted.
Of course, the group I hung out with used to hit T-Birds on Thursday nites for quarter beers. Those were the days.
BCH: Degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy
DCH: Doctorate in Clinical HypnotherapyThoth-Amon the Atlantian Mindflayerian
For some reason, reading those and seeing your avatar, it all makes sense now. ;-D
For some reason, reading those and seeing your avatar, it all makes sense now. ;-D
BCH: Degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy
DCH: Doctorate in Clinical HypnotherapyThoth-Amon the Atlantian Mindflayerian
Say it enough and you might start believing. It's sort of ... rhythmic....
zzz,
GGG
I have a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Bloomsburg University.
Now I've been out of school for so long I'm not sure I want to pursue any graduate studies...Exactly why I haven't gone back for my Master's degree too.
Bloomsburg? I grew near there. :)
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BSc Hon in Zoology from Liverpool University. I now work in IT, currently supporting government websites, go figure :) Still love watching natural history programs and pondering the biological impossibilities that are most D&D monsters ;)
As for the group they all have degrees. The most interesting one is the aerodynamicist, works for BAe on Eurofighter stores release, he gets to call test air strikes on drone targets to test weapon systems safley leave the plane (as well as drop tanks). Think of the stress relief in that, all my company gives me is a squeezy stress ball shaped like the world :)
As an aside having an engineer that knows all those physics equations that make most peoples heads hurt, doing them off the top of his head can be interesting, for example calculating how long much volume and height certain monsters would have when you advance them a couple of size categories, this can actually be quite useful. He's still as mad as a sack full of rabid weasels IMHO but he's a mate, so someone has to put up with him, might as well be us :)
BA Filmmaking, Cinematography Concentration from NCSA. It took me awhile because I was working in the industry before, during, and now after school. Everyone I play with has at least a BA, with a few Masters, and a couple of PhDs thrown in. Not that I use education as a selection criteria, it just has always worked out that way. Of course, when I started playing D&D, I only played with 3rd graders, so it may have more to do with my age. :)
M.D. Subspecialist (neuroradiology) in Canada.
My group of players has a psychologist, canadian military officer, engineer, pharmacy manager, and a special forces RCMP (mountie).
I started with "tunnels and trolls" actually around the age of 12, then played ADnD until the end of high school. School and training took me close to 20 years, and our old group (with some new people) has recently started up again the last year with 3.5 and the Age of Worms. Many of us have children, and all have busy jobs, so we only manage to get together once every 4-6 weeks.
But we're having fun.
DM Shade
Bloomsburg? I grew near there. :)
Wow - what a boring place to grow up. :P :P :P
Honestly, I'm surprised to find even one person on this board who knows where Bloomsburg - the only town in Pennsylvania! - is.
Bachelors Degree in Telecommunications
5 year program because I enjoyed college ;)
Bachelor of Commerce
Masters of Science in International Finance
Chartered Financial Analyst
But my real claim to fame is that I went to Countryside Elementary School in Edina, Minnesota between 1976 and 1979, which I believe was just before Eric Mona was there.
Two associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force:
Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Communications Application Technology
I have an Occupational Instructor Certificate as well, which would allow me to teach various levels of education in certain states with my associate degree. (If I weren't still in the military, that is.)
Bloomsburg? I grew near there. :)So does this mean you have the 'plant' subtype.
So what, you wanna fight about it? Hey stop looking at my petals! :P
Bloomsburg? I grew near there. :)Wow - what a boring place to grow up. :P :P :P
Yes, that's why I left.
BA in Classical Studies, University of British Columbia
BASc in Computer Electrical Engineering, Simon Fraser University (also in BC)
Classical Studies = History, Literature, Art, Architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome
BASc = Bachelor of Applied Science
Yup... spent 11 years in post secondary school and have nothing better than a Bachelors degree to show for it. What *was* I thinking? I suppose I'll never know. ;-)
-jenni
Yup... spent 11 years in post secondary school and have nothing better than a Bachelors degree to show for it. What *was* I thinking? I suppose I'll never know. ;-)
-jenni
Well, obviously you were thinking, "College is fun and the real world sucks. I think I'll stay here another year." :D
MD, anesthesiology specialist
How do you find the time?!?!?! Is the legend of doctors working 80+hours per week just that? Or are you in an out-patient non-emergency practice where you can schedule your week?
I can't speak for waltero, but an 80+ hour work week is absolutely legit. If you chuck in 4 24 hour work periods for 4 days out of the week, you'll have amassed a 96 hour work week and still have 3 days off. Of course, you'll be dead to the world for the better part of daylight hours during those days, so you'll live only at night in the "outside world," and then you're back for another 24 hour work stint the next day.
I believe that working past 12 hours is now illegal in many US states, so it's much harder to get burdened with that kind of a hellish schedule these days, but not all countries adopt this sort of stance on medical doctors.
There was a particularly hellish month in Neurosurgery I can recall in which I worked 48 hour stints instead of 24, and I only got 12 hours off in between. Obviously, I didn't pursue that mad line of work.
If you're stuck with a 90+ hour work week, there's nothing for it but to arrange your sched as best you can. Since you'll only have a limited amount of time, you tend to prioritize pretty well even when your personality doesn't normally make you. Thus, dates are timed to the hour, and even stuff like making out has to be scheduled. You can make 4 hours for gaming twice weekly if you prioritize that.
I find that hanging out with friends doing quality time is important. Thus, no hanging around a bar casing out women. If you take out a girl, it tends to be someone you already hang out with in the hospital, like a nurse or a fellow MD. It just takes too much time for too little results if you have to meet outside the work place. Likewise, I don't arrange to meet with friends without a prearranged agenda. If we're hanging out, we usually plan to have some very specific things to do, like gaming or watching so and so a premiere screening or a concert in an accessible place.
Bachelor of Commerce
Masters of Science in International Finance
Chartered Financial AnalystBut my real claim to fame is that I went to Countryside Elementary School in Edina, Minnesota between 1976 and 1979, which I believe was just before Eric Mona was there.
Hey, who is Eric Mona ?
Bachelor of Landscape Architechture. The Acronym is B.L.A. - sound it out.... =) I always laugh too!
I'm struggling away up here in Canada to get my proffessional accredation through C.L.A.R.B. which is an American Association. Anyone down there run the gaunlet? Advice welcome.
Cheers,
C.
Hey, who is Eric Mona ?
Just in case you're not joking... he's the editor in chief of both Dungeon and Dragon magazine.
- Ashavan
BA Communications, Emphasis Broadcast Journalism, Minor Theatre.
I currently produce the morning news at a TV station in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, which means I'm working 10 hour shifts by myself overnight. Which is okay...my weekend starts at 8am Friday :)
Yes, that's why I left.Bloomsburg? I grew near there. :)Wow - what a boring place to grow up. :P :P :P
Bloomsburg, PA? I grew up about 20 miles from there. I concur. Boring! I left too.
--Ray.
I never got a degree -- I was going to be an actor, what did I need a degreee for? But I did go through the entire three-year program of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (along with French Stewart, of Third Rock from the Sun.) And now, with all that extensive acting instruction... I've spent the last twenty years as a restaurant manager....
So there you have it... Stay In School, Kiddies!
BA Geography minor in CompSci. I have this to say about university: it's highly overrated. Some of the most poorly educated people I have ever met - but who all thought they were the creme de la creme of society - have been PhDs (in the humanities; the hard science guys are usually on the ball). The smartest and best educated person I know is a high-school dropout. I learned more in the first six months of work than in 4 years of university. I'll hire someone with work experience over someone with a long list of credentials any day. Life is the best teacher.
But by all means keep going to college, kids. Education is the strongest correlate to future earned income. Go to university to make money later, but don't expect to get a good education. :/
Hey, who is Eric Mona ?
Just in case you're not joking... he's the editor in chief of both Dungeon and Dragon magazine.
- Ashavan
Thanks, I wasn't joking.
um... what does an "editor in chief" do? (besides the obviously bad sex joke..)
BA from the University of Washington, majoring in Slavic Languages and History and minoring in Baltic Area Studies; MA from St. Petersburg State University in Philology (Comparative Balto-Slavic Linguistics). Now working for the Government.
I have a Masters of Divinity. No time to play since seminary, but I still like to keep up...
(this is based on the average age thread)
What is your education level?
BSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and currently underemployed. Woo Hoo!
At least I have more time for gaming.
Wow, looks like you guys scared off most of the lesser schooled posters. I'm a high school grad, took a few sem. at The Art Institute, dropped out, went to a tech school for computer ops. thats it. Hope more HS grads post.
FH
Yep. Graduated HS. Never even thought about college. Coulda (woulda shoulda) studied computer science in college. Might have been retired now (age 38).
I have a Masters of Divinity. No time to play since seminary, but I still like to keep up...
Yes, I've been meaning to talk to you about that....
I really need that heal spell for after the party this weekend.** ducks thrown debris **