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re: Is a Bachelor's in General Studies Worth It?
Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:03 pm to fishfighter
Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:03 pm to fishfighter
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BS. Learn something that will have a use for. A GS is just saying you learn something what you should of learn in high school.
how old are you
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Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:29 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Only if you want to be a General
Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:31 pm to SaintlyTiger88
quote:anyone mentioned Mortuary Services/Mortician/Funeral Director yet? Seems to be a hot market with increasing demand. Lots of money to be made off survivors.
what majors would y'all recommend to someone who is undecided about what he wants to do?
Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:48 pm to SaintlyTiger88
A general studies degree is worthless, just go work in construction.
Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:52 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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Is a Bachelor's in General Studies Worth It?
As opposed to what? Opportunity cost this shite out for us.
Are you gonna get a GS as opposed to a tech school, GED, or $50,000 in student debt?
I’d need a bachelors to earn $40k at Enterprise Rental as a starting job but that would be less than learning to be a diesel mechanic but more than being a $12 a hour Barnes & Noble employee
Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:55 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Have you thought a bout getting a CDL class A? Be a OTR truck driver? or maybe drive passenger vehicles or dump trucks? A Walmart fleet driver starts out at $88,000 a year and with experience you can make over $100,000 a year. That is if you have 30 months of OTR experience and an almost perfect driving record with a legitimate truck company.
Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:58 pm to SaintlyTiger88
It is better than nothing. If you are undecided, go for the BS of GS and graduate while you figure out what degree you really want.
If you have a scholarship that you will lose by graduating, then don't get the BS of GS, Work towards it and another major so you can get a double major when you graduate.
If you have a scholarship that you will lose by graduating, then don't get the BS of GS, Work towards it and another major so you can get a double major when you graduate.
Posted on 7/21/20 at 10:00 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I know several people with a General Studies degree. Two of them make decent money and a couple of them are millionaires (not because of the degree).
I would go for something more specific like Construction Management.
I would go for something more specific like Construction Management.
Posted on 7/21/20 at 10:04 pm to SaintlyTiger88
No. Go into something like Finance. Holds value but is somewhat vague and open ended
Posted on 7/21/20 at 10:06 pm to Gullah Gullah Island
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A general studies degree is worthless, just go work in construction.
But he’ll have a college degree.
Guess whos gonna be the first to get picked from the field for an office position or assignment?
“Come here college boy.”
Posted on 7/21/20 at 10:25 pm to DownSouthCrawfish
No
Posted on 7/21/20 at 10:29 pm to Modern
I graduated from LSU in General Studies. Have never been asked for It at any job. Most companies want to see you accomplished that level of education. I’ve been in sales for 25 yrs. and work for the largest medical supply distributor making more than most that have higher degrees than me.
People judge a general studies degree, what are people doing with their degree in: history, art, communication, geology, math, etc..
People judge a general studies degree, what are people doing with their degree in: history, art, communication, geology, math, etc..
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:01 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Aka should I get a degree in nothing?
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:07 pm to SaintlyTiger88
It's easier if you have connections it's fine.
But still better off with a professional degree or marry someone that does.
But still better off with a professional degree or marry someone that does.
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:09 pm to DiamondDog
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These people will tell you your life is over if you go G.S, but as long as you find and excel at your niche, you’ll be fine.
I wouldn't disagree with you if we were talking to a guy who already has his degree in General Studies, or talking to a kid with plenty of money to blow and who is being forced to get a degree of any kind by mom/dad.
For a 32-year-old going back to school and presumably paying for his own education? Ehhh, I don't know about that.
I have an English degree because it was my strongest subject and I was ready to GTFO of college. I would never go back to school as an adult and pay for that type of degree.
EDIT - The above is under the assumption OP was just talking about getting the degree to get it. If he is trying to get it in order to then get a master's in something else, it may be worth it. Also may be worth it if he's just trying to get a job where you need a degree of any kind.
This post was edited on 7/21/20 at 11:11 pm
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:12 pm to LouisianaLady
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For a 32-year-old going back to school and presumably paying for his own education?
You need a decent four year degree from a real university to check the degree box for many jobs. Doesn’t really matter what it’s in.
I’m paying for my own MBA. It’ll be 58K. I think it’s worth it. I’m 35 in a few months.
It’ll be my second masters.
This post was edited on 7/21/20 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:13 pm to lsuwins3
Join the Navy,that’s what I did.You will be exposed to more professions in 4 years than you would in a lifetime as a civilian.
If that’s not possible take an aptitude test.I’ve read good things about aptitude testing by Johnson O’Connor Researh Institute.They have a branch in Dallas,Houston and Austin.
All that being said I’ve known people that did very well with a degree in General Sudies.
Don’t feel bad if you can’t figure out what you want to do,it’s very common.I have a stepson that got 3 degrees before he ended up with profession (geology) that he likes,at age 45.
I have a sister that did same thing,degree in English,Masters in counseling and finally Associate in Nursing at 35.I have numerous other examples.
If that’s not possible take an aptitude test.I’ve read good things about aptitude testing by Johnson O’Connor Researh Institute.They have a branch in Dallas,Houston and Austin.
All that being said I’ve known people that did very well with a degree in General Sudies.
Don’t feel bad if you can’t figure out what you want to do,it’s very common.I have a stepson that got 3 degrees before he ended up with profession (geology) that he likes,at age 45.
I have a sister that did same thing,degree in English,Masters in counseling and finally Associate in Nursing at 35.I have numerous other examples.
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:14 pm to SaintlyTiger88
frick no!
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:18 pm to LSUA 75
I find that people have an obsession with “finding something they like” instead of finding something that can provide a living or career.
Must be a generational thing.
I was raised old school and I never considered what I liked. I considered what I could do that paid money for the skills I had.
People who struggle to find something “they like” generally are worthless. Your career isn’t Baskin Robbins. You don’t keep trying flavors till you find one for your mood.
Must be a generational thing.
I was raised old school and I never considered what I liked. I considered what I could do that paid money for the skills I had.
People who struggle to find something “they like” generally are worthless. Your career isn’t Baskin Robbins. You don’t keep trying flavors till you find one for your mood.
Posted on 7/21/20 at 11:20 pm to LouisianaLady
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I wouldn't disagree with you if we were talking to a guy who already has his degree in General Studies, or talking to a kid with plenty of money to blow and who is being forced to get a degree of any kind by mom/dad.
For a 32-year-old going back to school and presumably paying for his own education? Ehhh, I don't know about that.
I have an English degree because it was my strongest subject and I was ready to GTFO of college. I would never go back to school as an adult and pay for that type of degree.
EDIT - The above is under the assumption OP was just talking about getting the degree to get it. If he is trying to get it in order to then get a master's in something else, it may be worth it. Also may be worth it if he's just trying to get a job where you need a degree of any kind.
This is all solid.
I would also echo others and say to take an aptitude test, then compare those results with how well you've done things and how much you've enjoyed them in your past, professional work and hobbies alike.
No matter how hard you work, if you tend towards introversion, you're going to struggle to find meaning in an outside sales position. You're going to enjoy working alone more than with a team.
If you know that you like working with your hands, you're going to be miserable in any type of office job.
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