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Thinking about going back to school at age 35...
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:58 am
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:58 am
New job will be more flexible and agreeable to going back and taking classes with daytime schedules than the past few years.
I have 110 hours and was a Poli Sci Major. I was thinking of taking ISDS, ECON, Business etc. But I am wondering if I should graduate with a General Studies (quickest path) degree or aim to something that's more focused.
What do you guys recommend locally that's a great field for a guy who wants to stick around? I have Project Management, Disaster/Emergency Preparedness, Grants Management and QC/QA in my background.
I am totally open to suggestions and ideas, other than "OT Operator" or "Oil Process Tech at BRCC" as I am laready considering that angle as well.
Do your worst, OT...
I have 110 hours and was a Poli Sci Major. I was thinking of taking ISDS, ECON, Business etc. But I am wondering if I should graduate with a General Studies (quickest path) degree or aim to something that's more focused.
What do you guys recommend locally that's a great field for a guy who wants to stick around? I have Project Management, Disaster/Emergency Preparedness, Grants Management and QC/QA in my background.
I am totally open to suggestions and ideas, other than "OT Operator" or "Oil Process Tech at BRCC" as I am laready considering that angle as well.
Do your worst, OT...
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Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:59 am to GFunk
Do it
Never too old to better yourself.
Never too old to better yourself.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:59 am to GFunk
Do it, It's never too late to get your education
This post was edited on 11/20/14 at 11:00 am
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:59 am to GFunk
DO IT. I went back. Best decision I ever made.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:00 am to GFunk
At 35, I don't know why you would pursue a General Studies degree.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:00 am to GFunk
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Project Management
Applicable in nearly every industry FWIW.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:01 am to Sid in Lakeshore
I'm going...Just wondering what courses or path I should take. I'm looking for suggestions on what I should go back and focus on as a major and/or concentration/whatever the eff they call it now.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:01 am to GFunk
Supply Chain management at Southeastern.
Logistics/procurement. Only a few schools in the region offer it and the job market is wonderful for grads. Extremely interesting curriculum and the industry really is specialized and the sky is the limit.
Eta: I work in logistics for a heavy haul trucking/ crane and rigging company and that's just a start.
Eta: with all of these trucks going to this new Sasol job in Lake Charles, I'm right smack in the middle of a huge project that guarantees work for the next 8 years. Options are endless whether it be something like I do or port work with large barges coming from overseas.
Logistics/procurement. Only a few schools in the region offer it and the job market is wonderful for grads. Extremely interesting curriculum and the industry really is specialized and the sky is the limit.
Eta: I work in logistics for a heavy haul trucking/ crane and rigging company and that's just a start.
Eta: with all of these trucks going to this new Sasol job in Lake Charles, I'm right smack in the middle of a huge project that guarantees work for the next 8 years. Options are endless whether it be something like I do or port work with large barges coming from overseas.
This post was edited on 11/20/14 at 11:07 am
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:01 am to PapaPogey
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Supply Chain management at Southeastern.
This sounds pretty cool.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:02 am to GFunk
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I am totally open to suggestions and ideas,
General Studies < Poli Sci < Business Admin < Economics < Finance < Accounting < Engineering
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:03 am to PapaPogey
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BourgsTheWord
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Supply Chain management at Southeastern.
Can you tell me a little more? Sounds really interesting.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:03 am to GFunk
Check my edit.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:04 am to PapaPogey
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Logistics/procurement. Only a few schools in the region offer it and the job market is wonderful for grads. Extremely interesting curriculum and the industry really is specialized and the sky is the limit.
Really interesting. What schools in this region offer it? Any online classes?
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:05 am to Sid in Lakeshore
I went back at 50 and got my Bus. Admin degree
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:05 am to GFunk
College is useless if you're going to get a General Studies degree. Get an education in something that actually prepares you for work (Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering.)
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:06 am to GFunk
I went to grad school at age 34. College seemed much easier as a seasoned adult. You want to be there and know how to manage your time. Don't regret going back at all...
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:07 am to GFunk
i just finished and i'm 33...
project mgmt/supply chain mgmt/business mgmt...those are likely your best programs to look at
no GS...that is for kids that are wasting their parents $ going to community college...get something you can use...and that you already know a little about...
stay away from degree mills like kaplan, grantham, phoenix...my .02...good luck
project mgmt/supply chain mgmt/business mgmt...those are likely your best programs to look at
no GS...that is for kids that are wasting their parents $ going to community college...get something you can use...and that you already know a little about...
stay away from degree mills like kaplan, grantham, phoenix...my .02...good luck
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:07 am to SabiDojo
I think maybe 1 or 2 in the state now. Texas A&M has a really good program but the BIG players are Michigan State and Bowling Green I believe.
This post was edited on 11/20/14 at 11:09 am
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:10 am to GFunk
Does LSU still count the classes after having taken them 10+ yrs ago?
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:11 am to LigerFan
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LigerFan
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Get an education in something that actually prepares you for work (Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering.)
I'm 35 years old and I've got plenty of experience. I want a tool in my toolkit that is applicable to as diverse a field of potential future employment as possible. Thanks for your input though.
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