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Beyond the Mysterious Beyond => The Fridge => Topic started by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM

Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
What is you college major?

If you are not in college, what is you goal for a major?
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 02:21:01 PM
I hope the majority of people here are going to college or planning on going to college.
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 02:46:51 PM
I'm hoping to, but at the moment I lack the money and transportation necessary. I'm hoping to take up either animation or video game design.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 02:50:08 PM
Well, after seeing your music videos, you seem good at animation.

I plan on majoring in mathematics. Mainly chaos theory and fractal geometry.
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 02:52:14 PM
I'm horrible at mathematics. ^^;
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 02:53:09 PM
My advice would be to video conference with me. I am excellent in mathematics, and have recently taught myself some basics of calculus.
Title: College Majors
Post by: Malte279 on January 05, 2008, 04:43:40 PM
I'm studying history and Anglistics / Americanistics (English and American language and culture) at the university and thereby I made hobbies a profession. As for mathematics I really suck at anything when I don't see the practical purpose of it. My Dad loves math, studied it, and I dare say that it was for the private lessons he gave me that I managed not to fail in mathematics in the senior grade at school. I didn't inherit my father's love for math.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 04:45:30 PM
I was always naturally good at math. As of now, the only topic in mathematics that I have ever had trouble with is differential equations.
Title: College Majors
Post by: Petrie. on January 05, 2008, 04:48:54 PM
I am at the end of my college years hopefully for good. :)  Right now I'm only a year away from my Masters (6 year degree) in Special Education.  I already have a an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Adolescent Education.  I'm certified to teach social studies and history to students in grades 7-12.  I plan to get certified in special education as well.  Right now I work as a classroom paraprofessional by day, and take my three courses per semester by night.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 04:51:19 PM
My mom teaches special education.

I have given her help. She wouldn't be half as good as she is now if it weren't for me.
Title: College Majors
Post by: Petrie. on January 05, 2008, 04:53:42 PM
Depending on how you see it, education is more about practice, than it is about theory.  Most of my bachelor's was on theory. >.<  You can speculate forever...just try the damn thing and see what happens sometimes.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 04:54:56 PM
I've given her practice on how to be strict.

I help her with her lesson plans and tutoring sometimes. I am good at breaking down difficult concepts into simple pieces.
Title: College Majors
Post by: Petrie. on January 05, 2008, 04:57:06 PM
We're getting OT here, but that's a good thing.  Good for you. :)
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 05:17:07 PM
Why do people here seem to not like math?
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 05:33:22 PM
I don't like math because it gives me a headache and I can't understand it that well. I almost didn't graduate from high school because of math.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 05:34:36 PM
Math is essential in life.
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 05:37:35 PM
That may be, but I still don't like math.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 05:38:28 PM
Ah, well. I guess I'll just have to live with the fact that not enough people are interested math.
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 05:40:05 PM
I'm sorry. I just can't really be interested in something I am not able to understand.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 05:43:29 PM
You may not understand the mathematics behind them (I sure don't), but you should look up fractals on google, msn, or yahoo image search. Or whatever search engine you use.
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 05:46:33 PM
I should? Why?
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 05:49:07 PM
They are awesome.
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 05:52:50 PM
I see
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 05, 2008, 07:09:22 PM
You would be surprised, but these beautiful things appear in nature quite commonly.

If you look at a tree or fern, you will see a slightly fractal pattern. Clouds, lightning, mountains, rivers, and body design all have fractal designs.

Fractals are intertwined with chaos theory.
Title: College Majors
Post by: Malte279 on January 05, 2008, 08:36:54 PM
Math is undoubtedly a very fascinating science. It is amazing how many elements in nature follow mathematical rules. Almost everything (even music) can be described in mathematical formulas and mathematics are so important in so many practical fields that it is absolutely impossible to avoid mathematics in modern life. Nevertheless not everyone is capable of understanding and enjoying the higher levels of mathematics. I cannot enjoy those parts of mathematics which I, being no engineer or of any other profession which requires those levels of mathematics, won't ever need in real life. I respect those who have the ability and the enthusiasm to deal with these higher levels of mathematics which make our modern world possible, but I hope that they also understand that not everyone shares their passion.
I am a historian and most of the numbers I come up with are dates. I have a good memory for historical facts and I can to some degree try to see the world of a given time through the eyes of the people who lived in those days. This too is highly interesting and the day might come when history is put to a more practical purpose when mankind is more willing to learn from the mistakes of the past. But not everyone is interested in the goings on of times long past and the words and actions of people long decayed. I understand that not everyone shares my passion and I won't willingly try to ram history down anyone's throat; but I am very ready to share it with anyone who is interested in it.
Title: College Majors
Post by: landbeforetimelover on January 05, 2008, 10:46:16 PM
I'm going to major in computer science, which involves a considerable amount of math.  I'm going to a community college next year just to get some practice in my field and then I'm going to go to a real 4-year college and probably go for 6 years.  I make good enough grades to skip 2 years of high school and go straight up to the community college next year.  If I could go to a real college then, I would certainly accept however.  Perhaps community college is best first anyway so I know what to expect.  They said I'd have at least 5-6 hours of homework per night at the community college.  Now that worries me.  How many hours at a real college??? :blink:  :o  :DD
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 10:48:21 PM
What do you mean "real" college? Community colleges are real colleges. You mean 4 year colleges? Communiy colleges are 2 year I believe.
Title: College Majors
Post by: landbeforetimelover on January 05, 2008, 11:13:00 PM
Community colleges aren't real colleges.  They're just something to get your feet wet to get ready for the real thing.  Ya can't get much more out of community college.  You'll just get a job that's a little better than mcdonalds. :rolleyes:
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 11:22:45 PM
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Community colleges aren't real colleges. They're just something to get your feet wet to get ready for the real thing. Ya can't get much more out of community college. You'll just get a job that's a little better than mcdonalds.

That statement really offends me, to be honest.

You can get well paying jobs with a 2 year (community) college. In fact there are very few jobs out there that even require a 4-year degree.

LCCC is a community college that I plan on going to, and it has enough education to help get me a job as an animator. I do not need to transfer to a 4 year college.
Title: College Majors
Post by: landbeforetimelover on January 05, 2008, 11:24:14 PM
Maybe it's different where you're at, but where I'm from, community college will get you maybe $19 an hour as opposed to $7.40
Title: College Majors
Post by: DarkHououmon on January 05, 2008, 11:30:08 PM
Around here, I have been taught that very very few jobs even require a 4 year college degree. One of the teachers told us that the idea that 4 year colleges are needed to get any great job is false. 2 year colleges is all that would be needed to get almost any job.

Anyway, back on topic. I hope I'm able to earn a degree for animation, but I'm not sure when I'll be able to attent college. I don't have the money or mode of transportation at this time.
Title: College Majors
Post by: action9000 on January 06, 2008, 12:36:16 AM
I majored in something that may shock and surprise you:
Industrial Instrumentation Engineering Technology (IIET)

What??  The music nerd didn't study music in college/university?  Nope! :P: (though I'm starting to wish I had... <_<  :( )


I completed the Industrial Instrumentation course in April 2007.  It was a 2-year college program, intended for people wanting to work in both industrial field environments (oil/gas plants, water treatment facilities, mining operations, pulp and paper mills, etc.) and in the development/engineering/project side of these same industries.  My training will also, theoretically, allow me to get a foot in the door in the commercial sector anywhere where instrumentation is used to control a process (heating/cooling/water/natural gas systems in a building, for example, or the temperature control system in general).  
One can expect pay from $20/hr up to well over $40/hr as a starting wage, working in this industry, quickly moving upwards from there within a year or two.

I intended to move into either the water treatment industry, which resides close to the city I live in, or into an office setting, as I have little-to-no interest to work up in Northern Alberta's oilpatch, living in camps with rough-tough oil guys. :lol
The problem is, it seems, landing a job in the office setting seems to be nearly impossible for one who lacks' field work experience, so I am having a difficult time finding a job. My applications to a nearby water station are also getting me nowhere.

Why did I study this program?  My honest answer: I really don't have any skills that I can apply to the "work world", nor do I have any passions that lead themselves to being realistic career paths...therefore I chose something that I could complete in 2 years, which I was "aware" was high-demand in my area, with a solid salary right out of college...

However the "high demand" doesn't seem to be obvious in any way and instead of getting out the door and starting my real life with a few months as intended, I'm still sitting at home, working full-time as a cashier, making $12/hr...not even a living wage. :(

In response, I am taking an AutoCAD (drafting software) training course in college next month to add the knowledge of that software to my resume, which will hopefully help me get a job through a friend of mine.  He suggested that with AutoCAD, I could get a job where he works, which would be a start, anyway...

Deep down, I want to pursue music but I know the financial side of that just isn't possible...I can't afford to study music and I can't afford to work in the music industry...they're just no money in it.  Therefore, I need a Plan B to fall back on.
Title: College Majors
Post by: landbeforetimelover on January 06, 2008, 02:37:15 AM
Oh, sure there's money in music.  It's just hard to find the job and it'll most likely not be just music but audio as well.  You could do something like sync the audio with the video for a movie production company or something, but those jobs are hard to come by.
Title: College Majors
Post by: action9000 on January 06, 2008, 02:41:43 AM
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but those jobs are hard to come by.
Exactly...especially where I live. :(
I'm having a hard enough time landing a job in a field where it's supposedly relatively *easy* to get a job..I can only imagine trying to land a job in a field where it's *very difficult* to get one.. :cry
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 06, 2008, 05:57:27 PM
I'm not sure what jobs are for mathematics. Most are probably government funded.
Title: College Majors
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on January 06, 2008, 10:23:15 PM
Well, if i can find it, one for Animation & the like.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 12, 2008, 06:08:38 PM
Here is another question that is tied with this one: are you going out of your way to understand what you intend to major in? If so, in what ways?
Title: College Majors
Post by: Flathead770 on January 13, 2008, 03:35:15 AM
i'm planning on taking computer science and want to become a video game designer... but if that doesn't seem reasonable, then i'll probably do something math/ physics related. Yes lbt/cty_lover there are some people here that do like math, though it seem that your far more passionate about math then i am.
Title: College Majors
Post by: lbt/cty_lover on January 13, 2008, 12:23:13 PM
Well, I am not alone anymore. :)

As for my second question, I am going to this (http://classes.yale.edu/fractals/) webpage, hosted by Yale University, on fractal geometry.
Title: College Majors
Post by: arrogantrex on January 23, 2008, 11:36:34 PM
I'm honestly not sure... I want to go into English and maybe become a teacher, but at the same time I also want to study languages and maybe become an interpretor or something like that. I'm honestly not sure.

Unfortunately I lost my money for school from trying to stay afloat and out of debt...but I'm trying to save up to go back again. Bad decisions are bad decisions.

All I've really got going for me is my ability to write anyway...least that's what I think...  :unsure:
Title: Re: College Majors
Post by: Littlefoot505 on August 02, 2018, 11:36:39 AM
*shamelessly blows a ton of dust off this old thread*

I'm a geology major. I'm thinking of becoming an astrophysicist, a vertebrate paleontologist, a volcanologist, or a planetary scientist when it comes time for grad school.
Title: Re: College Majors
Post by: Mumbling on August 02, 2018, 02:17:20 PM
Hey nice, a 10 year old topic seeing the light of day again. Seems like I never posted here, so here goes:
I have a Bachelor in Translation.

It was 4 years of hard work, but I graduated in 2016 and am really glad I am no longer part of the school system. I love learning, but taking exams and writing papers just doesn't work for me :D

Edit: typo
Title: Re: College Majors
Post by: Nick22 on August 02, 2018, 02:53:32 PM
My major was History and I graduated in 2006. Somehow i missed posting in here the first time around.
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Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 02, 2018, 03:09:45 PM
I have a BA in Literature and am less than a month away from graduating with a Master’s in Game Design.
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Post by: Serris on August 02, 2018, 03:28:41 PM
Biology major with a biochemistry minor.

Will be graduating in October with a MS in biomedical sciences.
Title: Re: College Majors
Post by: OwlsCantRead on February 17, 2020, 04:36:36 AM
Somehow missed this, so I'm gonna shamelessly bump this topic.

I'm currently majoring in a four-year Smart-City Management and Technology bachelor's course. It's a course with an even mix between IT, social sciences, and management.
Title: Re: College Majors
Post by: rhombus on February 17, 2020, 10:55:03 AM
Well, it has been awhile since I was in college and actually attending lectures, as opposed to giving the lectures.  :p For my undergraduate years I majored in Biological Science and obtained two minors in Chemistry and Political Science.  Thereafter I obtained my Masters Degree in Zoology.