What Is Your Level Of Education???

[trinhsman]

Just a HS diploma, but I would put myself up against ANY current day college grad. I know more about History, Politics, and general knowledge than most of them. The exception is in specific areas, IE, Nuse training, computer degrees, engineering, etc. But the good old common sense, able to survive the day to day life stuff, I will blow them out of the water. Living 66 years does have its benefits.

 

[Bourbon]

I voted "Other Advanced Degree."

I've got a bachelor's degree in History, a Master's degree in education, a 2nd Master's in Educational Leadership, and a Specialist in Education (Ed. Leadership) degree. In a couple years, I'll probably finish the doctorate, but I really don't need it for what I do.

The biggest thing I took away from college was "learning how to learn".

Very true. I've found that a bachelor's degree simply means that you can learn. Unfortunately, in my field (education) it doesn't necessarily mean that you have learned.

I have a BME (Bachelor's in Music Education) from Central Michigan University and as an educator I'll get my masters eventually. But that just a "formal" education. I don't consider myself the smartest and most talented in that aspect of my life. I moonlight as a bike mechanic and honestly, if I could make a decent living doing that I'd be doing that for the rest of my life. I also have a knack for photography and if the market wasn't already oversaturated with a cheap camera and a FB page I would do that. Life ebbs and flows though and I make the best of it either way.

I don't want to sound like I dislike my job as an educator. It's wonderful. I educate young minds and try to inspire a life long passion for music.

Another educator here with a passion for photography. Actually, I'm an administrator. Had I known about all the bullshit politics of educational administration, I would've remained in the classroom.

 

[Auto Analog]

I earned a B.F.A. in studio art, and have no regrets, though what has been said above regarding bachelor's degrees rings true. Such degrees do not indicate intelligence or worth, and prove little more than that the holder of said degree can follow instructions, absorb training, and somehow pay for the experience.

In day-to-day life, I supervise a unit of teleworkers at a relatively large call center, and sell paintings and prints on the side. College-level art classes "strongly encouraged" me to improve the quality of my art work, and imparted a dire sense of punctuality, but I could create and sell art without an expensive piece of paper from a university. Ironically, my day job requires one to have earned any bachelor's degree, or the hiring specialist won't interview the applicant.

 

[savatage1973]

Had I known about all the bullshit politics of educational administration, I would've remained in the classroom.

This is exactly what led me to run screaming from my field of training--I quit with a vengeance, changed careers and never looked back. My training is in the sciences, and I loved the science (still do), but I chased the money. There is no money in the laboratory actually "doing" the science, so I ended up in the regulatory end. Designing and managing research protocols, compliance with gov't regulations, etc. I ended up spending virtually no time in the labs, other than to audit other people's work and most of my time in board rooms filled with lawyers and gov't regulators--the "no fun zone". I considered returning to education as a college professor, but the pressure in the sciences to publish and beg for grant money for research is just as political, and again, no fun.

I could create and sell art without an expensive piece of paper from a university.

Art is exactly that--art--an ability to express creativity. As a scientist, I can quantitatively express the chemical reactions involved in the curing of paints, the development/exposure of photographic prints, the strength and compatibility of metallic weld bonds (for metal sculpture), and the tuning frequency of a wind chime or bell, but I cannot convert those empirical calculations into a thing of beauty--that is a gift that you either have or you don't. Skills can be learned, creativity cannot--it can be encouraged, but you either are or you aren't.

 

[Poultrygeist]

Fortunate to receive a stipend for grad work. Not sure where I would have ended up without it.

 

[savatage1973]

Fortunate to receive a stipend for grad work. Not sure where I would have ended up without it.

I got lucky like that as well--academic scholarship covered most of my undergrad, and my employers paid for my graduate work. My doctoral research was actually basically paid for by one of the clients of the consulting firm I worked for, and then submitted to the EPA and FDA as part of their registration defense which is what we were hired to do for them--so no begging for grant money or lab space--we bought it.

 

[harman/kardon]

Master's Degree

 

[Dirk Willims]

BS in Police Science! That said, I would tell you this,,,,,,, a degree in Police Science is BS!. Very interesting 25 year career, all on the streets. I loved working with " We The People" . Our fellow citizens here in the USA, are this nations strength.

Lastly their are two kinds of education, "Academics smarts and Street smarts". Both are very powerful, in my chosen career field, my street smarts, my ability to manuver within and access the bamboo telegraph was a life saver!

I've met street people, hobos living along the tracks that were simply genious, they contributed heavily to my worldly education, although I didn't even know their names, I'll always be greatful for those invaluable lessons they taught me, about what's really important and what's not really important.

Dirk Williams.

 

[Crazyblocks]

Graduating middle school in a few weeks

 

[grillebilly]

High school then trade school. My dream was to be an engine builder. While I enjoyed the work it wasn't the best paying . I can't complain, though, it has supported my family and I have had a lot of fun along the way. Completely stress-free, as well.

 

[Quadman2]

"Level of education"...can be looked at so many different ways.


In the narrow sense of the word...a diploma from an accredited institution.

As already mentioned, the degree and depth of knowledge acquired on the "streets".

Then you have the amount of education attained through the job, military, enforcement, factory or other job applications that can lead to increased knowledge base.

Also, don't forget the aspect of creativity that can be honed/sharpened, but not really taught, yet has to be factored in to the education game.

Travel and the experiences gained through this activity can also increase one's level of education.

Finally there's extensive reading/viewing the can build one's "level of education".

The first of my suggestions is the easiest to respond to, but only gives a sliver of what you've asked for. But maybe that's what you want...a sliver of education.

Q

 

[exhippy]

I attended two Universities for a very short period...

First, was Washington University in St. Louis.




I remember it well... It was outdoors and a very cold night and Frank was PISSED (to say the least.)
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My second venture into higher education was at University of Missouri at Rolla (engineering campus.) as it was known back then.




The stub is for the band Heartsfield (if you didn't already guess.)



Just kidding!

 

[satellite]

Attended university until I was a junior when I dropped out because I didn't know what the hell I was doing or wanted to do. I did learn a lot and have a big respect for academia, it just wasn't for me.
Got a union apprenticeship as an inside wireman(electrician), and haven't looked back. My dad and uncles were outside wiremen(linemen), and seem to delight in calling me a "narrow back" at Thanksgiving dinner!

Proud member of IBEW LU 291.

 

[satellite]

I know we've talked before, but every time it comes up, I gotta shout loud to a brother! IBEW L68!

A loud shout-out to you too brother!

 

[Pioneered]

Reckon I'm one of the more ignorant ones here or the most. Failed every year of math, didn't finish high school (kicked out my 11th year).
Became a Jack of all Trades in my work history and in the 80's became a OTR truck driver. In the mid 2000's I failed several DOT
physicals off and on till one day there was no passing. Enrolled in a some fly by night Electronics/Computer school and became a CET for
several years till I found I couldn't make a good enough living off it and went back to what ever paid more till I got hurt
on the job and was diagnosed with Degenerative Disk and forced into retirement. Not the best of life but, better then a lot I reckon.

 

[Silentnet]

My level is Useless.

Masters degree -- JD, specifically. Never worked in my field (graduated at the height of the most recent financial crisis). Currently working in sales because I haven't been able to find anything else. I hate my job, have massive soul crushing loans, and no real prospects. Having worked extremely hard for years to secure my future I now have nothing to show for it. And yes, I'm quite bitter... Which makes me feel terrible because I know so many others have it so much worse.

 

[exhippy]

Attended university until I was a junior when I dropped out because I didn't know what the hell I was doing or wanted to do. I did learn a lot and have a big respect for academia, it just wasn't for me.
Got a union apprenticeship as an inside wireman(electrician), and haven't looked back. My dad and uncles were outside wiremen(linemen), and seem to delight in calling me a "narrow back" at Thanksgiving dinner!

Proud member of IBEW LU 291.

My close friend's Dad was a member of IBEW 1, in STL. for 40 years. He passed-away about 15 years ago. I remember him talking about running cable at the 'new' Busch Stadium back in the mid 1960's when it was being built. He said a lot of guys tried to transfer to the 'new' Arch project going-up on the river front, but they wouldn't allow it. I'm sure this will get the 'ban' and two strikes against me, but we have a new (R) governor in MO and you know what that means. I'll be voting NO in Aug. for RTW.

 

[Aristophanes]

MBA but i still like music. never get enough time to listen because i can't multi-process as well while driving. i use the zune all night while sleeping because i have tenitis. i put that baby on random. 12000 songs. i sometimes get some good dreams with songs in them.

 

[Ds2000]

In Fordham U right now, headed for a BA. I will be looking at the Johnson School of Management at Cornell during the next year.

 

[noogies]

High School
Correspondence course for stockbroker's license
Correspondence course for options license
Correspondence course for commodities license
A bunch of "continuing education" courses in the investment industry
A few random college courses
First responder license

That's about it.

EDIT: Oops, I forgot ... air brakes endorsement on my driver's license!