NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee, Saturdays at 10AM in [WHERE?!], VA & Columbia, MD

XwChriswX · 04-08-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

You finally bag a rich chick?

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?

b1adesofcha0s · 04-08-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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.

XwChriswX · 04-08-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-09-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

XwChriswX · 04-09-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

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

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.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-09-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Yeah at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that you do what you want and what's best for you. Good luck

XwChriswX · 04-09-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yeah at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that you do what you want and what's best for you. Good luck

Thanks bud.

shadoquad · 04-09-2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 04-09-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

eastwest2300 · 04-09-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

Wise words from a wise man!

birdmanx1 · 04-09-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Wise words from a wise man!

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 !!

m4a1mustang · 04-09-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 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 !!

Yeah baby! Let's do this.

BTW can I borrow $10,000 I have this great investment idea and I SWEAR it will work this time! They said I could limit my risk by selling a put and selling a call. I don't even have to own the stock! How great is that?

Boy, Birdman, we're gonna be rich!

eastwest2300 · 04-09-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah baby! Let's do this.

BTW can I borrow $10,000 I have this great investment idea and I SWEAR it will work this time! They said I could limit my risk by selling a put and selling a call. I don't even have to own the stock! How great is that?

Boy, Birdman, we're gonna be rich!

eastwest2300 · 04-09-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 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 !!

Thats whats up man! I hear making your first million is always the hardest.

m4a1mustang · 04-09-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Thats whats up man! I hear making your first million is always the hardest.

The first billion is even harder.

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