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What is your Major?
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Majoring in Environmental Engineering, going to graduate in a few months. There are some aspects of it that I really enjoy, but it isn't exactly what I was looking for when I joined the program. At my school at least there's much more of a focus on water treatment than any other aspect of it, and I personally am more interested in energy efficiency and air (HVAC systems, etc). But I still have enjoyed it overall.
Bachelors of Science in Biblical Studies
Currently earning my Masters of Science in Biblical Studies.
However...I feel a little pull towards Law School.
Currently earning my Masters of Science in Biblical Studies.
However...I feel a little pull towards Law School.
I think he is assuming that the Bible and Science contradict each other and therefore both words being included in the same title is an oxymoron. The debate about this, however, should be started in respectful form in the Religion section in another thread if needed.
Science and bible? Hardly. Although, it largely depends on what stance you take with science. There are many, many respected 'scientists' (in the non-clichéd term) that believe in the bible.
Major in undergrad was Neurobiology. Now in a masters program for a physician assistant degree (PA-C).
2 years of school with no residency versus 4 of medical school and a residency.
So far no regrets.
Just to warn you about majoring in a science; its difficult to find a good paying job with a science degree in the science field. You almost have to go for a masters or Ph D.
2 years of school with no residency versus 4 of medical school and a residency.
So far no regrets.
Just to warn you about majoring in a science; its difficult to find a good paying job with a science degree in the science field. You almost have to go for a masters or Ph D.
I guess technically the question that I am answering is more of a "What was your major?"
I received my BS in Computer Science and Engineering with a focus on Software Programming from The Ohio State university this past year. CSE is one of the easier fields to find a job in right now, even with the economy the way it is. When I signed up for the ride though all jobs were going strong.
I received my BS in Computer Science and Engineering with a focus on Software Programming from The Ohio State university this past year. CSE is one of the easier fields to find a job in right now, even with the economy the way it is. When I signed up for the ride though all jobs were going strong.
I'm currently in my second year working towards a BS in computer science and mathematics at Purdue. I'm likely to make my focus artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction or visualization.
I'd love to go to Stanford for graduate school, but that's a long way off, and a longshot
I'd love to go to Stanford for graduate school, but that's a long way off, and a longshot
Started with biomedical engineering, switched to mechanical engineering, and ended up with graphic design when I realized I was sick of science. I'm just glad my state has such good public universities or else this would have cost a fortune. I should have my BFA in one more semester.
I'm currently in my second year working towards a BS in computer science and mathematics at Purdue. I'm likely to make my focus artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction or visualization.
I'd love to go to Stanford for graduate school, but that's a long way off, and a longshot
I had a buddy who did CS, Math, and Philosophy. His plan was AI. He did end up working at NASA for a bit, and is now at Los Alamos National Lab.
All I can say is that people like you scare me. (you're awfully darn smart)
Like the monkey with the hat in Futurama, I went to business school.
I see there's also a lot of CS majors here...
Since I don't know a whole lot about computer science, I take it you guys are geared more toward creating software and what not? I ask because I'm looking to change my major to a computational media program. With this, I can get a lot of journalism, video, photography, and there's a lot of design courses as well. There's also computer science courses that you need as prerequisites to these design courses.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, can you recommend any books (or something like that) to help me understand CS on a better level? Would you recommend anything to learn basic HTML editing?
Since I don't know a whole lot about computer science, I take it you guys are geared more toward creating software and what not? I ask because I'm looking to change my major to a computational media program. With this, I can get a lot of journalism, video, photography, and there's a lot of design courses as well. There's also computer science courses that you need as prerequisites to these design courses.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, can you recommend any books (or something like that) to help me understand CS on a better level? Would you recommend anything to learn basic HTML editing?
I'd like to major in Biomedical Engineering or some other engineering one. Lots of math and some science suits me well.
Even though I graduated 12.5 years ago, but I'll go ahead an pitch in...I went quite the different route.
I knew what I wanted to major in. My parents had different ideas. They wanted me to go into something where I could make money. I had thought about architecture, but my dad talked me into civil engineering. It's not really what I wanted to do at all. I freaking HATED it. Although I love math and number crunching, engineering just isn't what I wanted. I wanted to work in production, like theater, concerts, etc. I'm a creative. So I switched my major at the end of my freshman year to theatre. (Note...I had been doing theatre lighting since 8th grade)
Of course, my parents were devastated...seeing me as a pizza delivery person in the future. Truth is, I am the only kid in my family who followed his heart and dreams. I'm also the only one who hasn't gone back to school for something else because they hate what they are doing (my sister is miserable in her career and my step-brother has gone back to school to try something new). I'm also the only one making a solid living, all while loving what I do.
Make sure you do something you love or at least something that is interesting and rewarding to you. Don't just follow the dollar signs.
I knew what I wanted to major in. My parents had different ideas. They wanted me to go into something where I could make money. I had thought about architecture, but my dad talked me into civil engineering. It's not really what I wanted to do at all. I freaking HATED it. Although I love math and number crunching, engineering just isn't what I wanted. I wanted to work in production, like theater, concerts, etc. I'm a creative. So I switched my major at the end of my freshman year to theatre. (Note...I had been doing theatre lighting since 8th grade)
Of course, my parents were devastated...seeing me as a pizza delivery person in the future. Truth is, I am the only kid in my family who followed his heart and dreams. I'm also the only one who hasn't gone back to school for something else because they hate what they are doing (my sister is miserable in her career and my step-brother has gone back to school to try something new). I'm also the only one making a solid living, all while loving what I do.
Make sure you do something you love or at least something that is interesting and rewarding to you. Don't just follow the dollar signs.
Great advise & insight! So what do you do with your education/background in theatre if you don't mind me asking?
My main focus currently lies in lighting design and installation for several touring museum exhibits. So far, I have done 18 installations in the past 5.5 years, with three more in the next three months. In addition, I've also been a lighting programmer and/or operator for four musical theater tours, and also spent many years on tour with ice shows.
Outside of that, I work locally as a stagehand or lighting tech in theatre, corporate trade shows, and television.
It's quite a different world from 9-5...although sometimes I yearn for that stability!!
I had a buddy who did CS, Math, and Philosophy. His plan was AI. He did end up working at NASA for a bit, and is now at Los Alamos National Lab.
All I can say is that people like you scare me. (you're awfully darn smart)
Like the monkey with the hat in Futurama, I went to business school.
That's pretty awesome that he got a job with NASA - that's big time stuff. Even though I'm only halfway through and I know it's going to get really tough, I'm pretty stubborn when it comes to being scared off by challenges, so I'll do my best to stick with it until 2012
To be honest, there are thousands of books out there that can teach you HTML, Javascript, Java, C, C++, Python, Assembly...just about any and every language ever written...
But there's also the internet. You'll be coding on a computer anyway, so my best advice would be to take online tutorials.
w3Schools has great tutorials for people of all skill levels and they cover a wide spectrum of topics from HTML to CSS to Javascript.
Lynda.com has awesome tutorials as well, and the vast majority of them are video tutorials with a real person walking you through every step.
I taught myself Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver by taking online tutorials. Google is your friend and so is the Internet. It's a powerful tool that's sitting there waiting for you to use.
*steps off soapbox*