For anyone who doesn't know, I don't have a degree despite four years of college. I was set up as a double major in English Literature and History and all set for graduation
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My area would be more product management, ecommerce, etc. Business stuff as opposed to computer science since I don't do coding or anything nearly that technical as that.
This is sensible. Would it be too much to get a certification that gives you the IT material and the two courses/transfer credit in history to give you a BA? I don't honestly believe there's that much of a difference between 118 earned credits and a BA degree, but it's a useful line to have on one's resume.
And if they aren't cooperative (or you don't want to support the current administration), what about Hollins or Mt. Holyoke or some of the other women's colleges on the east coast?
That's another option. I don't know if things have changed so much in five years that I'll require more than just one more class and my papers. It's an idea, though I don't like the idea of supporting them.
I dunno. Based on someone else who graduated off campus a year late, they retook their last required class at a local college and were done (though that was a credit issue, with final projects already completed at RMWC.) So I don't know how the papers would work out or if there would there be fees/graduation fees they could hang over you, but it might be worth asking at least.
Hell, you put in the time and effort. I sure think you deserve the diploma regardless of what we all think of RC.
For me, work-area experience is still more attractive than true classes, though I have had vague thoughts of taking an online course or two in order to pick up certifications or round out my degree skill set.
Maybe see if there are seminars/training programs in your work area then, and consider those too.
If you can manage to get your credits to count and just retake the two classes you need, do that.
If not, and you're starting at the midway point? Finish one of your two majors (since you'll probably be ahead in credits for them), and take whatever else interests you to fill up the rest of your credits. RMWC was tiny, and there are a number of fields out there that none of us were ever exposed to while we were there. Play with something new, practical or otherwise, and see what you enjoy. Because if you have to put in the extra work, you should get something out of it beyond the sheet of paper...like personal enrichment.
don't go back!esthompsonOctober 14 2009, 19:37:24 UTC
Go forward! I have two degrees and no job...I'd kill to be in your shoes (no onerous burden of student debt, good employment). If you can get your employer to pay up front for your education, finish off the BA you almost had (maybe even plead your special case to one of the sympathetic women's colleges), but don't go back on your own dime. Especially in this economy. If you want a RMWC BA, I'll mail you a photocopy of mine. Unfortunately, in my case, anyway, I'd have to say that a liberal arts degree is not worth the paper it's written on.
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But yeah. *is so confused*
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Hell, you put in the time and effort. I sure think you deserve the diploma regardless of what we all think of RC.
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Maybe see if there are seminars/training programs in your work area then, and consider those too.
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If not, and you're starting at the midway point? Finish one of your two majors (since you'll probably be ahead in credits for them), and take whatever else interests you to fill up the rest of your credits. RMWC was tiny, and there are a number of fields out there that none of us were ever exposed to while we were there. Play with something new, practical or otherwise, and see what you enjoy. Because if you have to put in the extra work, you should get something out of it beyond the sheet of paper...like personal enrichment.
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