more college or start working?

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 12:39PM #1

hi, after 4 years college i am not sure if I should choose to go get a job or stay in college for another few years, college has been great, partied hard but studied harder and should be coming out with a 1;1 so id say ill be able to get a job but i honestly wouldn't mind moving to a new college in a different city for another 4 years mainly just for the craic you have in your college years. what would you guys do?

Bubbaclaus · 21-04-2014 01:02PM

8 years of college?

Is that you Van Wilder?

padd b1975 · 21-04-2014 01:02PM

What's your degree in?

Santa Cruz · 21-04-2014 01:07PM

guest2014 wrote: »

hi, after 4 years college i am not sure if I should choose to go get a job or stay in college for another few years, college has been great, partied hard but studied harder and should be coming out with a 1;1 so id say ill be able to get a job but i honestly wouldn't mind moving to a new college in a different city for another 4 years mainly just for the craic you have in your college years. what would you guys do?

I'd grow up. If you think college is the only place you can have craic you have a poor knowledge of life. I'd say your idea of craic is immature use of alcohol while convincing yourself that you are having a great time

truedoom · 21-04-2014 01:11PM

feck college, start making money

Media999 · 21-04-2014 01:12PM

padd b1975 wrote: »

What's your degree in?

If its in the Arts, Business or any of that pretentious crap id say go back into Science or IT.

padd b1975 · 21-04-2014 01:18PM

Media999 wrote: »

If its in the Arts, Business or any of that pretentious crap id say go back into Science or IT.

I agree.

I'm always suspicious of those who like to brag about having a degree, but become strangely coy when asked what subject it's in.

cactuspaw · 21-04-2014 01:20PM

my advice, apply for more college if you can afford it, and apply for work at the same time.

If you get accepted to a phd or whatever take it, then if you get a good job take that and defer your phd.

realisticly, when your in college you think, "i'll get a job when i leave college" and it is not that easy. I know quite a huge amount of people who were fantastic academicly, got very high grades in college, got masters no problem, but came out and ended up with nothing and now work in tesco.

make sure you are garenteed a job before you finish college, but do not leave unless you know you have something to go to.

steddyeddy · 21-04-2014 01:31PM

Mr.S wrote: »

Do a masters if you want to stay in college, no need to do another undergrad.

(getting a first does not mean you are going to get a job. If you've no experience no ones going to look at you, and will pick the people with 2:1 and 2:2 over you)

That's true imho. In terms of science how well you do during your fourth year project determines how well you do in your career. Some people who get firsts are what's dubbed "exam queens" by the lecturers. I.e. people who know how to do well in exams is not necessarily the same as being a good scientist.

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:32PM

Mr.S wrote: »

Do a masters if you want to stay in college, no need to do another undergrad.

(getting a first does not mean you are going to get a job. If you've no experience no ones going to look at you, and will pick the people with 2:1 and 2:2 over you)

bull$hit

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:33PM

Media999 wrote: »

If its in the Arts, Business or any of that pretentious crap id say go back into Science or IT.

business is pretentious? lol

steddyeddy · 21-04-2014 01:35PM

guest2014 wrote: »

business is pretentious? lol

Jesus yes.

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:36PM

Santa Cruz wrote: »

I'd grow up. If you think college is the only place you can have craic you have a poor knowledge of life. I'd say your idea of craic is immature use of alcohol while convincing yourself that you are having a great time

well so far i have copped college is a pretty good place to be, learning and improving yourself while being answerable to no one, partying, casual sex, whats not to like:)

i find the people who are bitter about students are the ones who never went to college or are jealous they are now married and tied down with kids and have no dreams anymore.

steddyeddy · 21-04-2014 01:37PM

Op what's your degree in? If it's science I can offer some advice.

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:39PM

steddyeddy wrote: »

Op what's your degree in? If it's science I can offer some advice.

its not science.

roro1990 · 21-04-2014 01:40PM

guest2014 wrote: »

well so far i have copped college is a pretty good place to be, learning and improving yourself while being answerable to no one, partying, casual sex, whats not to like:)

i find the people who are bitter about students are the ones who never went to college or are jealous they are now married and tied down with kids and have no dreams anymore.

I'm bitter because I spent 3 out of 4 years of college in a relationship and thus missed the casual sex element!

Ciderswigger · 21-04-2014 01:40PM

guest2014 wrote: »

its not science.

What is it in?

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:41PM

Ciderswigger wrote: »

What is it in?

why does it matter?

Ciderswigger · 21-04-2014 01:42PM

guest2014 wrote: »

why does it matter?

Sweet Jesus, never mind. Stay in college.

steddyeddy · 21-04-2014 01:43PM

guest2014 wrote: »

its not science.

Well my statement above about the 1:1 applies to science. What's the big secret about your degree?

cactuspaw · 21-04-2014 01:44PM

guest2014 wrote: »

why does it matter?

sorry love, if its arts, you are scr3wed and you need to do a postgrad to qualify in somthing. Believe me, i know, I had to.

If you can fund an arts based Phd yourself, fair play

SouthTippBass · 21-04-2014 01:44PM

steddyeddy wrote: »

Well my statement above about the 1:1 applies to science. What's the big secret about your degree?

I'm guessing arts degree.

TimeToShine · 21-04-2014 01:44PM

It's a joke of a degree. No real course affords you the luxury of "partying hard" and still getting a 1.1.

Calibos · 21-04-2014 01:45PM

guest2014 wrote: »

why does it matter?

Thats all the information we needed. Thank You. Enjoy yourself some more college.The Time Team can wait for your expertise for another few years.

Degree less and near minimum wage job here. I for one am happy to continue paying some taxes so you can enjoy yourself some more and realise your dream of getting on the Time Team

Ciderswigger · 21-04-2014 01:45PM

steddyeddy wrote: »

What's the big secret about your degree?

Bet it's Arts. Philosophy and Theology or something.

And yes, I am in the final month of MY arts degree...

Uriel. · 21-04-2014 01:47PM

guest2014 wrote: »

why does it matter?

Because if is related to a field where specific industries are crying out for qualified people, the advice might likely be to get yourself out there working.

If it's a generic degree that doesn't match with a specific job then it might be best to continue your academic studies in more specialised or focused areas, as such a masters might be a good option.

In conclusion the subject matter of your degree is hugely important. Surely you know that?

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:48PM

steddyeddy wrote: »

Well my statement above about the 1:1 applies to science. What's the big secret about your degree?

i just don't think its relevant, i could say i came 1st in my class in medicine in trinity and you would have someone on here saying that i wouldn't get a job collecting bins with it. my question is about if i should go get a job or have another few years enjoying college life. i don't want career advise, i wouldn't be too worried about getting a job when i decide to. i have plenty of options.

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:49PM

Ciderswigger wrote: »

Bet it's Arts. Philosophy and Theology or something.

And yes, I am in the final month of MY arts degree...

its not in any of the above, its a pretty useful degree.

Ciderswigger · 21-04-2014 01:50PM

guest2014 wrote: »

its not in any of the above, its a pretty useful degree.

What is it?

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:50PM

TimeToShine wrote: »

It's a joke of a degree. No real course affords you the luxury of "partying hard" and still getting a 1.1.

don't be jealous YOU can't do it, i can;)

guest2014 · 21-04-2014 01:51PM

Uriel. wrote: »

Because if is related to a field where specific industries are crying out for qualified people, the advice might likely be to get yourself out there working.

If it's a generic degree that doesn't match with a specific job then it might be best to continue your academic studies in more specialised or focused areas, as such a masters might be a good option.

In conclusion the subject matter of your degree is hugely important. Surely you know that?

its a degree in an industry thats booming atm.

more college or start working?

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