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re: Texas A&M: A warning to petroleum engineering students
Posted on 10/16/14 at 9:10 am to Spitting Venom
Posted on 10/16/14 at 9:10 am to Spitting Venom
The letter seems hugely misguided. What do they want the kids to pursue instead? Law? Medicine? Liberal arts?
I think EVERY degree program is hugely overpopulated. Because every job now requires a bachelors - not for any specific skills, just to show that you're not an idiot. Combined with the availability of "cheap" student loans and you're setting most graduates up for disappointment. My political science degree did not pave the way for a lucrative career as a lobbyist, I'm sad to say.
I think EVERY degree program is hugely overpopulated. Because every job now requires a bachelors - not for any specific skills, just to show that you're not an idiot. Combined with the availability of "cheap" student loans and you're setting most graduates up for disappointment. My political science degree did not pave the way for a lucrative career as a lobbyist, I'm sad to say.
This post was edited on 10/16/14 at 9:13 am
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Posted on 10/16/14 at 9:11 am to GaryMyMan
PETE is super specific.
Meche or ChemE give way more options
Meche or ChemE give way more options
Posted on 10/16/14 at 9:13 am to GaryMyMan
Misguided in what way? They are just warning students that the job market will be competitive when these students graduate. I don't see an issue with that. I think it's a fair warning, and more universities should inform their new students with this kind of information.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 9:15 am to GaryMyMan
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The letter seems hugely misguided. What do they want the kids to pursue instead? Law? Medicine? Liberal arts?
A&M is just being upfront with their students, and I guarantee you the clowns at LSU PETE would not have the foresight to do this.
Great post, seems like everyone coming into school wants a PETE degree thinking it automatically=$$$. A large portion will not make it through the curriculum and many that do will be kicking themselves. Takes a lot more than decent grades to get a what I would call a good job in the oilfield right out of school
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