Author Topic: If you could get a second degree, what field would you choose? (Read 3625 times)

Rman · « **on:** February 12, 2009, 09:24:22 PM »

Meaning if you had both the of time and money available what field would you like to study? I was originally an art major and thought that teaching art was something I wanted to do. I was wrong. I have no regrets as I had fun in college and secured a decent job afterward.

But, if I could do it again I'd probably choose Biology, Astronomy, or Physics.

How about you? Again these choices are more about intellectual curiosity than practically.

Eric P · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:26:54 PM »

i'd love to take a computer science degree but i fear my brain doesn't quite work properly with programming. i make intuitive leaps of logic which tend to be correct while skipping all the messy steps which demonstrate how i got there

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:27:37 PM »

I'd go back and get an Economics degree.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:29:06 PM »

I have accounting degrees and am halfway into an economics masters, but if I could pick another it would be PhD in Finance or Financial Engineering

Diunx · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:29:45 PM »

Film school.

Boogie · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:29:49 PM »

I'm happy with my history degree, more out of the inherent satisfaction of the learning than any practical outcome.

I'd like to get my Master's in history someday.

Wouldn't mind a Masters in War Studies, Military and Strategic studies, International Relations, or Intelligence studies.

Bildi · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:35:36 PM »

The only way I'd do another degree is if the ass fell out of my current profession. In which case I'd probably do something in physics/astronomy.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:36:51 PM »

Psychology.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:37:00 PM »

I'm really lucky with my recession-proof job. There are federal laws that require districts to have school psychologists, and there are never enough of us to fill all the positions.

Only problem is that if I ever want to get out of the profession, I don't know how helpful my Masters will be in getting another job.

Rman · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:39:25 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on February 12, 2009, 09:37:00 PM

I'm really lucky with my recession-proof job. There are federal laws that require districts to have school psychologists, and there are never enough of us to fill all the positions.

Only problem is that if I ever want to get out of the profession, I don't know how helpful my Masters will be in getting another job.

You have nice gig, distant. You get summers off too, right?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:40:39 PM »

Anything but law. :'( :'( :'(

1. English
2. psych
3. bio
4. history
5. economics

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:43:19 PM »

Quote from: Rman on February 12, 2009, 09:39:25 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on February 12, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
I'm really lucky with my recession-proof job. There are federal laws that require districts to have school psychologists, and there are never enough of us to fill all the positions.

Only problem is that if I ever want to get out of the profession, I don't know how helpful my Masters will be in getting another job.
You have nice gig, distant. You get summers off too, right?

I work a longer year than teachers, but yeah, I get two months off in the summer.

Unfortunately, I always sign up for summer Birth to Three preschool evaluations for the extra pay.

Akala · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:44:16 PM »

I think I'd be down for law school. Specializing in international business.

Rman · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:45:16 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on February 12, 2009, 09:43:19 PM

Quote from: Rman on February 12, 2009, 09:39:25 PM
Quote from: distantmantra on February 12, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
I'm really lucky with my recession-proof job. There are federal laws that require districts to have school psychologists, and there are never enough of us to fill all the positions.

Only problem is that if I ever want to get out of the profession, I don't know how helpful my Masters will be in getting another job.
You have nice gig, distant. You get summers off too, right?

I work a longer year than teachers, but yeah, I get two months off in the summer.

Unfortunately, I always sign up for summer Birth to Three preschool evaluations for the extra pay.

Most of my friends who teach do the same thing--teaching summer school.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:49:04 PM »

Truth is eventually I'd hate whatever I was studying. I'm an unpleasant individual.

Boogie · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:50:20 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on February 12, 2009, 09:37:00 PM

I'm really lucky with my recession-proof job.

Recession-proof jobs!

High Five!

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:58:13 PM »

Quote from: CurseoftheGods on February 12, 2009, 09:36:51 PM

Psychology.

^^

archie4208 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:00:38 PM »

Music. Accounting sucks ass.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:06:05 PM »

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:08:21 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on February 12, 2009, 10:06:23 PM

America needs more Engineers. If this recession ends with China and India pulling ahead and the subsequent brain drain from the states that will entail, we're fucked for a long time.

Nah, we can always bail our selves out of it.

I take my choice back. I want to be a bail-out engineer.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #20 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:09:06 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 12, 2009, 10:08:21 PM

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on February 12, 2009, 10:06:23 PM
America needs more Engineers. If this recession ends with China and India pulling ahead and the subsequent brain drain from the states that will entail, we're fucked for a long time.

Nah, we can always bail our selves out of it.

I take my choice back. I want to be a bail-out engineer.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #21 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:10:22 PM »

Where did this new emote come from?

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FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:10:47 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on February 12, 2009, 10:09:41 PM

Do you conciously start arguements with everybody, or are you just that stupid?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:13:15 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on February 12, 2009, 10:12:07 PM

Crushed made it from a Sean Hannity picture.

Crushed for Icon

Let's not go nuts!

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:17:20 PM »

Yeah, Crushed is underappreciated here due to his GAF baggage

Oblivion · « **Reply #25 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:17:54 PM »

Keeping in mind, I don't have my first degree yet...I dunno, maybe physics?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:18:13 PM »

I'd have to get my FIRST degree. If I got two, though, I'd go for an economics/poli-sci double major.

tiesto · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:51:10 PM »

Yeah, I graduated with Comp Sci (plus an art minor), have a Master's in Systems Engineering, but I'd probably go for something like Urban Planning, subject always interested me.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:52:28 PM »

lol I"d have to get a first degree before I thought about a second one.

TVC15 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:52:40 AM »

Quote from: Malek on February 12, 2009, 09:49:04 PM

Truth is eventually I'd hate whatever I was studying. I'm an unpleasant individual.

I used to think this as well, but I've been finding psychology rewarding and very satisfying to learn. I've had to dig through like 4 fields to find something that clicks, but this is working out well, and it's the first thing I've studied that I can see myself studying for the rest of my life. What's kind of a bummer is that if I had realized this a decade ago, when I was 18, I could have looked into neurology or psychiatry, but going into those fields now, I probably wouldn't be done school until I was like 40, and that's if I figured out a way to go full time.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:35:50 AM »

Did you get the link I sent you whiteman?

also I was listening to some history majors studying today in the library.

"what is social darwinism?' "Darwin was like that science guy right?"

TVC15 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:41:15 AM »

Yes I did. Apologies for not replying. I acquired the material.

CrystalGemini · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:47:10 AM »

Architecture. Well see if this actually happens after I get my license in Interior Design in two years.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #33 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:51:29 AM »

I've gotta get my first, but i'm studying up on tax law to become an IRS auditor. Its hell on earth but its a government job which means placement for life. My mother did it and my grandmother before her. Its not my first choice. I wanted to do behavioral studies and go into teaching emotional development and behavioral health science. I've not had time to get into anything full-time but I'm still going to school.

Loki · « **Reply #34 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:55:45 AM »

Chemistry (especially organic, but all chem, really) or philosophy. Minored in each of them and have toyed with the idea of grad school for both. Realized I don't have the discipline. Still do a lot of reading on each topic just for fun.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:59:40 AM »

philosophy

Robo · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2009, 02:01:34 AM »

If I were to get a second degree, I would get something complementary to my current CompSci degree, like a degree in headbutting distinguished mentally-challenged motherfuckers. If I were to do it all over again, I would go English or Bio, away from the numbers.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2009, 02:14:34 AM »

Film school, although it'd be more practical to just get a masters from my degree (Management Information Systems) or maybe an MBA lol.

etiolate · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2009, 02:30:58 AM »

anthropology or geology

brawndolicious · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2009, 03:16:07 AM »

I'd just read the books if this was only for personal interest. Classes are for preparing you for a career and will cover a lot of content that you don't have any personal interest in.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #40 on:** February 13, 2009, 07:14:05 AM »

probably would go get a masters in actuarial science, which is something that I'd like to do through work anyway but it's just an inch too far from a career change. maybe after 2g2d passes I'll give it a go.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #41 on:** February 13, 2009, 07:16:28 AM »

Quote from: Fragamemnon on February 13, 2009, 07:14:05 AM

probably would go get a masters in actuarial science, which is something that I'd like to do through work anyway but it's just an inch too far from a career change. maybe after 2g2d passes I'll give it a go.

You can just take the professional exams. Actually, that's what you SHOULD do, if you're really serious.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #42 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:38:44 AM »

Bite the bullet and finish your undergrad degree, then get a grad degree in a field that you actually want to work in. don't bother with double-majoring (even though that's what I did :'(), grad degrees are worth more

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #43 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:18:05 AM »

Quote from: Forgotten Ancient on February 13, 2009, 09:16:23 AM

I like the idea of studying economics but I feel like I'd never find a job if I took that approach.

:'(
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123431516742770969.html

tehjaybo · « **Reply #44 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:50:20 AM »

If I had the time to get a second degree, first I'd go back and get my first degree. I dropped out of college after three years of it and no two-year degree. School really isn't for me. $:-\$

tehjaybo · « **Reply #45 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:22:35 AM »

I'm in a career, but I really like it, so I didn't care that I stopped school. If a degree isn't required for me to get this job, then sweet. I made bad grades in school, but it was mainly because I didn't care about school.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #46 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:23:18 AM »

Quote from: Forgotten Ancient on February 13, 2009, 11:17:15 AM

Quote from: tehjaybo on February 13, 2009, 09:50:20 AM
If I had the time to get a second degree, first I'd go back and get my first degree. I dropped out of college after three years of it and no two-year degree. School really isn't for me. $:-\$

I won't lie - the job I have has sorta desensitized me on the whole graduate and get a job thing. I feel more like I'm getting a degree as a backup plan than as something for the future. I wish I had that sense of urgency and that thirst for career-building knowledge. I get good grades, but I never feel motivated. My favorite classes thus far have been political, philosophical, and economic. Unfortunately, that's like going to school for art. I'm too paranoid about obtaining a useless degree that I instead pursue a passionless career. I tell myself it'll be better once I'm in the field, but I don't know if that's true.

But if I quit school, I'd feel like I was doomed to be stuck here forever. So I go, and I go through the motions.

^^
That was me.

It won't get better.

drozmight · « **Reply #47 on:** February 13, 2009, 02:56:16 PM »

I'm getting two right now.
LOL.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #48 on:** February 13, 2009, 07:29:28 PM »

Electrical Engineering

In fact, I sent in forms to do just that!

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #49 on:** February 13, 2009, 07:40:13 PM »

I'm in school right now, and it's looking like advertising. Unless I decide to go film. And if I get my Japan on it's going to be international econ or something.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #50 on:** February 13, 2009, 07:57:09 PM »

Anything would be better than accounting

Hm, psychiatry

xnikki118x · « **Reply #51 on:** February 14, 2009, 02:42:45 AM »

Secondary education science.

Reb · « **Reply #52 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:34:38 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 13, 2009, 07:57:09 PM

Anything would be better than accounting

Hm, psychiatry

I like how the most fucked up people always choose psychiatry.

TVC15 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 14, 2009, 05:44:14 AM »

Quote from: Rebiak on February 14, 2009, 05:34:38 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 13, 2009, 07:57:09 PM
Anything would be better than accounting

Hm, psychiatry

I like how the most fucked up people always choose psychiatry.

I'll gladly admit that my own incongruity and general fucked-upedness is one of the things that drew me to psychology.

Reb · « **Reply #54 on:** February 14, 2009, 06:06:02 AM »

I'm still undecided whether it's a good or a bad thing.

Are the deaf leading the blind? Or does the internal struggle count as experience?

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Author Topic: If you could get a second degree, what field would you choose? (Read 3625 times)