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Across the Fence:  If you could get/finish your degree.........  |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 07:41:06 AM
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If you had the opportunity to go back to college (or to go to college for the first time) what would you major in and what would you do with your degree?
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 07:51:42 AM
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Without a doubt -- a double major in Agriculture and Home Ec. I've got a Fine Arts major now, but never finished my degree. I've been seriously considering going back, but it'll just take too much money that is sorely needed on the Plantation for now. Maybe one day....
What about you, Sarah? What would your major be?
from the hearts of paradise... |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 08:49:29 AM
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Actually, I was thinking the same thing Julie. I've thought about several different avenues. Originally I wanted to go back and get my law degree. But I REALLY HATE working in an office. It feels unnatural to me. I was thinking I would like to get a degree that would allow me to possibly work in an extension office or something along the lines of teaching organic gardening, etc. The kinds of things all of us already to, but teaching other people that no matter where they live, they can still be self-sufficient to some extent.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
Edited by - chaddsgirl on Sep 01 2009 08:49:51 AM |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 09:03:22 AM
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Sounds like we think a lot a like. Have you seen Dawn's post on A Farm of My Own, entitled My Inspiration? Now, that's the kind of thing I'd love to do. I'm hoping Dawn is more than successful with it. Maybe it'll inspire others to do it in other areas!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 09:10:55 AM
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Yes, and I absolutely do agree with Dawn. I think more and more people are interested in "reviving" the arts of home made things. Like cheese making, gardening, soap making etc. And, like Dawn, I do believe there is a tremendous need for this type of education.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 09:31:50 AM
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Hands down...archaeology.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 09:42:24 AM
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Mortuary Science, no question..
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 09:54:53 AM
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My dream is a business degree with a sideline of medical transcraption. I really enjoy that and seems now you need a degree to get into that field.
Betty in Pasco |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
312 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 11:00:03 AM
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Education. Kentucky is offering grants for degrees in education for teachers who would teach math, science or history in rural schools. I say count me in!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 11:16:35 AM
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A lot of states are doing that now, Jonni. Isn't that fantastic?!!! In Missouri you can go to school for free to become a teacher as long as you sign a contract to work in a low income school district for 4 years after graduating. I think it's fantastic!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
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MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 2:07:29 PM
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I already have a BS and a MA in special education, and I'm about 10 credits from an Ed Specialist (which is between a MA and a PhD) I've got certificates in a variety of disability areas and some gen ed credentials as well. Some days I think just finishing up the EdS would be the way to go. I'm so close. That EdS could very well set me back about 12-15k.... But other days I'm really drawn to getting another MA (or PhD) as a psychologist. There just aren't any psychologists around this immediate area that aren't "drug happy" or that specialize in adolescent support.
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 3:02:10 PM
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I did just that 6 years ago. Had a degree in business for 20 years. Went back to college and got my BS in nursing and have never looked back. I can go to any poedunk town in the world and have a good paying job. I never have to worry about layoffs. I can quit one job and have another in 2 hours and go back to the first one if I ever decide to. Don't get me wrong I'm not a job jumper. But in todays economy it is very nice not to have the worry of losing your job. And the pay, well if you get lucky like I did, and fall into just the right one it's as good as a entry level doctor. And I help save lives one at a time.
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 7:01:41 PM
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I would for sure go for a degree in psychology. I have always wanted to help abused women and children.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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downbranchroad
True Blue Farmgirl
374 Posts
Joy
Southern
KY
USA
374 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 8:08:46 PM
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I work in Cooperative Extension...I would love to go back and get a degree in Family and Comsumer Sciences or Ag...and I get 18 hrs a year paid for...I know, I know...what am i waiting for...I am old :(. I have 90 hrs already but I am almost 48 :(...Is that to old to finish?
Appalachian Girl
Jem
*If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
http://downbranchroad.blogspot.com |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2009 : 10:24:00 AM
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| Joy you get your college credit paid for? Then you better be signing up girl for those classes toot sweet!!!! |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2009 : 10:42:46 AM
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Agriculture and Journalism. Would loved to have written for a farm/ranch magazine. My second choice would be to get a law degree and join the Navy so I could be a JAG lawyer. Third, I would be a Forest Ranger so I could work in a State or National park. I guess I'll just stay being a retired homemaker and gardener/chicken farmer. I do take the Hort class at our local community college. I keep making the same A and 3 credits over and over.
Belle |
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SuzieQ
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Suzie
Texas
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2009 : 8:18:59 PM
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I just did that. I have been an RN for 15 years with an two year degree and for the last 10 years I have been taking one to two classes a semester. I am very proud to say at the age of 50 I got my BSN in nursing. I am now a Texas Tech alumni.
My minister preached before easter to not give something up, but do something new. I took up knitting, because I inherited all of my mothers needles. I have made several scarfs and on my second prayer shawl.
I know knit and purl now and there are several other stitches to learn.
I have learned to not stop learning. I am also learning that when I am not learning something new then my brain slows to the slug stage.
YOU ARE NEVER TO OLD TO LEARN. Just take one class a semester and just do it. There are so many online classes now so go for it. |
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mollymae
True Blue Farmgirl
694 Posts
Molly
Visalia
California
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2009 : 02:15:09 AM
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Suzie, good for you for getting your BSN!! My mom started back to school (from scratch) at 47, got her BSN in Nursing at 51 and her MSN a few years later. It can be done, no matter when in your life!!
I am planning to return to school shortly (have to get finances in order first) and I would like to become a Registered Dietitian.
Molly - Farmgirl #625
"As waves upon my head the circling curl, So in the sacred dance weave ye and whirl. Dance then, O heart, a whirling circle be. Burn in this flame - is not the candle He?" -Rumi |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2009 : 08:32:22 AM
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I have my associates in Nursing, and if I ever went back to school it would to be a Midwife. I love it when I get to deliver a baby and I have always thought that as my calling.
how sweet it is to love some one, how right itis to care |
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