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XwChriswX

I wish, but only Honor Society members can vote, and only vote if they show up to the meeting.


I'm not 100% sure if I want to do it or not, it would look great on a resume, but I've found out a lot of new information in the last week that might change my plans for the future, so I may/may not be spending another full year at the current college. And the position is for 1 year. I just dunno what to do and don't have enough time to adequately research it all.

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shadoquad

You finally bag a rich chick?

b1adesofcha0s

Depends if he gets elected or not

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XwChriswX

I wish...


I had a talk with a recruiter from McDaniel College in Westminster about a scholarship they offer to members of my honors society where you'll get 18k per year, so long as you were a member of the society, and maintain a 2.8 or higher GPA. I have a 3.85 now. Should be a 3.9 after this semester.

But basically with this scholarship, FAFSA aid, and the GI Bill, I should have a good chunk of change to cover tuition. The next question is stay living at home, (30-45 min drive) or live on campus (freedom!!!).

So I have to schedule a campus tour to talk to different advisors about different issues I see, and if they can answer my question and calm my worries... I'm wondering why not? A Private school Bachelors certainly looks better than a CC Associates... Right?

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b1adesofcha0s

I saved a sh1t ton of money by living at home and commuting to school. Enough to buy my Z. Commute time was same if not more during rush hour traffic.

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XwChriswX

The reason why it might be an issue for me is I have to talk to the Disabilities counselor about my sleeping problems and the potential/possibility of having evening/night classes or different one on one times with the professors since morning/early afternoon classes are not my forte. And if they request I live on campus as an appeasement since that 30-45 min drive could be time spent in a classroom, I won't have a really good response to it.

Especially since I want to of here asap anyways.

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b1adesofcha0s

Well if you want to leave anyways, it might be worth the extra cost. I didn't mind staying at home personally.

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XwChriswX

I can understand that. However it's a bit different when you were on your own for 10 years, and have accumulated a house worth of stuff that you consider valuable and want close by that has to sit in storage, open to the elements.

I want my own space again.

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shadoquad

At the end of the day, a Bachelor's degree from anywhere looks better than an Associate's. The rest of that, including GPA and Honor Society, matters less to getting a job than knowing what you're doing and knowing people in the profession. It may be worth your while to pursue internships in your chosen field before you get out of school. I don't know, though.

birdmanx1

Couldn't have said it better. That's def the advice to follow. The school and degree you earn as well as any practical internships/experience/certificate (in your field of study) hold tremendous value and will make a difference in yours starting salary in comparison to other candidates

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eastwest2300

Wise words from a wise man!

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birdmanx1

Thanks Dee. I don't know about wise but I've blessed in my career because I listened to the advice of great mentors who went through the ring. I'm enjoying the fruits of their advice now

I also listened to Steve's advice by subscribing to Kiplinger and buying stocks when high, selling when cheap LOL. Gonna be a millionaire in a jiffy baby !!

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m4a1mustang

Doing more than just getting your degree in college is huge. Any clubs or organizations you can join that will help you gain practical experience will be very valuable come interview time. You have to be able to differentiate yourself from the rest.

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XwChriswX

I still plan on doing internships, whether they be through the school or sought out on my own. I want to Work, not just school. Also, if I did happen to transfer to a 4 year school, 99.9% of them do not have a "Paralegal" 4 year degree, which is the program I'm in now for an Associates. So I would most likely have to change my major, which if I keep taking Paralegal classes, there is no guarantee they will transfer. That's one of the list of questions I have to ask.

Most do however offer a "Pre-Law" Minor that can be attached to another Major to prepare you for law school should I decide to go that route. But it is in addition to your Bachelors in something else. And what that will give me is access to all the 3 letter agencies and government services I couldn't do with just a 2 year degree.

What that does for me is then if I were to get hired by one of them, my 8 years of military service would count towards my retirement so I would in all actuality only have to work with them for 12 years to get a full retirement vs 20.

Absolutely. I fully believe this, if I were to stay with my current program, you can have 2 internships as electives. Either 2 with the same place, or 2 at different places. I planned on fully taking advantage of these.

That's what I'm doing right now, the Honors Society is doing that for me. There is apparently a History Club at school as well, but I as of yet have not been able to find any other information on it other than "it exists". So I must continue to search for a billboard or pamphlet or advising professor somewhere.







That's the one that's the week of ZDayZ right? I didn't register for that one in the hopes ZDayZ is a possibility.

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