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Originally posted by mezzir I got a fairly shitty GPA, probably in the 2.7 rangeish right now, in my second to last semester towards a degree in economics. As for grades, grades don't measure intelligence, fuck that. I focus on learning the material. If I don't well on an assignment, but I remember and can apply it better a year later than an A student, well then who's better off? Then again, I've always been a fan of curving stuff so that the class average is a C, every time. A's should be earned, and frankly its fucking stupid to give people who just do all the work an A, right?

It really depends on the program of study. In my department I know a bunch of C students who would hand any A student their ass any day save maybe the physics/mathematics kids.

Nah i know, and my program's been going downhill the last decade. Shouldn't things like intro classes and stuff where everyone does the exact same work on the exact same material just be graded pass fail or something like that though? Or maybe not pass fail, just a requirement to get 75% or above. That seems more reasonable to me.

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Originally posted by Zild It really depends on the program of study. In my department I know a bunch of C students who would hand any A student their ass any day save maybe the physics/mathematics kids.

Yeah, for example, a guy in your same department who is really good at Digital Electronics (circuits, diodes, transistors) may not be able to do a large project for Object Oriented Design or Operating Systems. I have the same classes with the same dudes every year, and all the guys are really smart but they definitely have their strengths and weaknesses

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Originally posted by ziptnf Yeah, for example, a guy in your same department who is really good at Digital Electronics (circuits, diodes, transistors) may not be able to do a large project for Object Oriented Design or Operating Systems. I have the same classes with the same dudes every year, and all the guys are really smart but they definitely have their strengths and weaknesses

Strengths and weaknesses aren't what I was talking about. I was talking about the intrinsic difficulty of a specific program compared to others. Like comparing a physics degree to a degree in women's studies. I'm sure kids who failed out of the physics program are still more intelligent than A students in women's studies.

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Originally posted by Zild Strengths and weaknesses aren't what I was talking about. I was talking about the intrinsic difficulty of a specific program compared to others. Like comparing a physics degree to a degree in women's studies. I'm sure kids who failed out of the physics program are still more intelligent than A students in women's studies.

Sure, that's fairly obvious that people who even attempt something like Engineering are automatically able to do better in classes than your average joe majoring in Sociology or something.

I have a bachelors degree in Microbiology & Cell Science, and a minor in Chemistry. I work for an environmental firm that does consulting on environmental projects, and building envelope science.

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Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY I have a bachelors degree in Microbiology & Cell Science, and a minor in Chemistry. I work for an environmental firm that does consulting on environmental projects, and building envelope science.

see, this is what i like to see: people using their degree to some extent in their current job. nothing like going to college for 4-5 years, and working at Lowes or McDonalds. seems like such a waste.

good job for putting your smarts to work in a positive way in society!

i've been working full time as a graphic designer for almost 8 years now. i've taken a bunch of classes here and there and am finishing up a web design certificate right now, but i've never done the full-time school thing. i think i'd like to get a degree eventually, but for now i just really enjoy having a full-time paycheck.

I'm currently attending law school. So far: 4.0, 1/585.

I'm 2 years in on my undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a GPA right at 3.0. I've already sent out my resume all over Redstone Arsenal and hopefully might be able to snag an internship this summer.

3rd year of a finance degree. But I'm already doing masters level work. GPA is somewhere between 3.1 - 3.5.

undergrad: BSME(01-05)
Worked full time almost two years
Present: Almost halfway with MSME@stonybrook working full time

I'm currently 3 years into an undgergrad degree in Computational Media at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I've got a 2.98, have yet to intern anywhere (although this is probably due to a lack of effort), and I'm having trouble even forseeing what I'll be doing with this major.

Over the summer and the next couple years while I finish up my degree I plan on finally solidifying my portfolio. I basically need to be fluent in a variety of different CS languages, improve my abilities with different Adobe software, Flash, etc.

As for graduate school I have no idea.

almost completed highschool.

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Originally posted by all dat tranz did a lil bit of hi scool den hit da streetz n strtd pushn

LMAO

Why has no one realized his greatness yet?

I finished high school with a 3.7 GPA and went on to college and got a bachelor's degree in business w/IT programming. Basically project and database management with a bit of visual basic thrown in. Took me 5 years because I switched majors (computer science to graphic design to architecture to business lol) a few times and none of the prerequisite classes lined up :/

Thinking of going back and getting a degree in sound engineering or studio engineering, something like that. Don't want to spend the money though

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Originally posted by Arbiter I'm currently attending law school. So far: 4.0, 1/585.

Damn, and knowing what school you're attending, that's quite an accomplishment. I actually know several people in your class.

Hmm.. 3 schools, 3 years.. I see a trend here.. Gotta pick a major and a new school for fall haha

I'm thinking California..hmm

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Originally posted by barbina Hmm.. 3 schools, 3 years.. I see a trend here.. Gotta pick a major and a new school for fall haha I'm thinking California..hmm

Not to criticize, but that's a good deal to explain whenever you apply for a job that requires transcripts.

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Originally posted by bas Thinking of going back and getting a degree in sound engineering or studio engineering, something like that. Don't want to spend the money though

you may be able to find certificate programs in that field that require less time and are more affordable.

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Originally posted by l�cid you may be able to find certificate programs in that field that require less time and are more affordable.

Yeah that's true, don't really need a degree or any kind of certification really. I just want to know stuff

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Originally posted by bas LMAO Why has no one realized his greatness yet? I finished high school with a 3.7 GPA and went on to college and got a bachelor's degree in business w/IT programming. Basically project and database management with a bit of visual basic thrown in. Took me 5 years because I switched majors (computer science to graphic design to architecture to business lol) a few times and none of the prerequisite classes lined up :/ Thinking of going back and getting a degree in sound engineering or studio engineering, something like that. Don't want to spend the money though

Thats cool man. All that matters in the end is u have that silly piece of paper. I'm also considering getting into sound engineering myself. I would have a blast doing it.

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Originally posted by Lebezniatnikov Not to criticize, but that's a good deal to explain whenever you apply for a job that requires transcripts.

Believe me, I know. I'm just going to finish up my business major and call it a day. Then maybe go back to school when I figure out what I really want to do.

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Originally posted by barbina Believe me, I know. I'm just going to finish up my business major and call it a day. Then maybe go back to school when I figure out what I really want to do.

That's probably a good idea. I switched direction once and it was hard enough to explain away - it's good to show a sustained interest in a single field over time, and business is easily translatable to a whole host of other careers/disciplines.

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Originally posted by Lebezniatnikov That's probably a good idea. I switched direction once and it was hard enough to explain away - it's good to show a sustained interest in a single field over time, and business is easily translatable to a whole host of other careers/disciplines.

I am pro at switching majors.. Business & Marketing, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing.. now back to good old Business.

Random as hell.. but its been fun-ish

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Originally posted by barbina I am pro at switching majors.. Business & Marketing, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing.. now back to good old Business. Random as hell.. but its been fun-ish

That's actually not so bad. At least there's a common theme.

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