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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #210 on: February 23, 2012, 10:28:19 PM »
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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #211 on: February 24, 2012, 01:19:26 AM »
I start my postgrad study next week  :-\ eeek!

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« Reply #212 on: February 24, 2012, 02:40:55 AM »
Hey IC, what specific areas are you going to be studying?
And good luck by the way.

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« Reply #213 on: February 24, 2012, 02:52:15 AM »
I'm going the easy route into a Masters in food safety, so this year I'm doing a post grad diploma majoring in food sci. One of the papers is even an industrial internship

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« Reply #214 on: February 24, 2012, 02:53:50 AM »
Wow, I'm impressed.
On the personal side.  How have you been doing?
How's the home drama?  Quieter I hope?

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« Reply #215 on: February 24, 2012, 02:59:03 AM »
errm yeah I suppose. I'm back home for the time being , sister is still driving me nuts, but it's not bothering me as much as I don't have any school work ATM.

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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #216 on: February 24, 2012, 03:00:48 AM »
Ah.  How's the puppy/dog?

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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #217 on: February 24, 2012, 12:44:28 PM »
Woah sorry for a long wait between replies , as soon as I got home I passed out and only just woke up...at 1:30am. . Mouse is great, I've been taking him for walks down to the beach several times a week and letting him off the lead , but he's going to cost alot more soon. my local council is upping the price of dog regos from $75 for a desexed dog to $120 >:( , and he just cost me a whole lot due to a flea allergy which means I have to be extra vigilant when it comes to flea treatments. But he pays it back in cuddles. but I'm just regretting it a little bit that I hav'nt gone into the work force and decided to go back to study due to that. Ok I should get back to sleep soon, I want to get up early to walk him .
How are you Snow? I hope your stress levels are down, sorry about your kitty.

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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #218 on: February 24, 2012, 01:12:59 PM »
I start my postgrad study next week  :-\ eeek!

Congrats and good luck! I just finished my masters, so I know how you are about to feel...
You've managed- in our three years together- to kill not only my god, but my father, my brother, and my fiancée. That's kind of like a homicidal hat trick. It's a strange foundation for a relationship.

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« Reply #219 on: February 24, 2012, 08:07:40 PM »
Sorry to have taken so long to get back to you IC.
I understand entirely.
Actually taking a dog for a walk is considered very good exercise.
I've known dogs with flea allergies - that sucks.
Hey given all your home stresses - having Mouse is very, very good for you.
An animal helps to lower stresses and blood pressure - so consider Mouse cheap medicine.
I'm hanging in and hanging on.  Still looking for work, still figuring out how to make some
money.  Sigh.  The stress levels are okay.  Thanks, I miss Lady but it was time.

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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #220 on: February 27, 2012, 03:06:03 PM »
Were they the ones they gave you when they took your photo in front of the height guide?

haha, no those ones got removed, something about no witnesses willing to come forward.

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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #221 on: April 02, 2012, 07:12:09 AM »
High School Diploma.
Tried college, flunked out.
Worked in various retail jobs for four years, decided, "Damn it!  There has to be something better than this!"
Went back to college (different one this time) graduated with honors, got a BA in History and Theology, minored in Philosophy.
And could only find a job in . . . retail!
Totally NOT worth the college loan debt! *LOL*
So anyone without a degree, you are a lot smarter than I am!  ;)

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« Reply #222 on: April 02, 2012, 07:13:29 AM »
cool i am smarter then you (as i am too yung to go to uni)
i am still in education i'll let you know how that turns out

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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #223 on: April 02, 2012, 07:00:00 PM »
... Went back to college (different one this time) graduated with honors...
Way to go!
...got a BA in History and Theology, minored in Philosophy.
<Mechanics' drawl> I think I found yer problem right here. </sarcasm>  If you had gone with a technical discipline instead, you'd probably have zero trouble finding a job-- it's just the state of the world right now.  Philosophers, artists, etc aren't highly paid or sought after at the moment.

Regardless of your employment situation, do you feel like a more rounded / wiser person for having gone through college?
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Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« Reply #224 on: April 03, 2012, 05:49:36 AM »
Way to go!
Thank you, thank you, it is my proudest achievement to date!

<Mechanics' drawl> I think I found yer problem right here. </sarcasm>  If you had gone with a technical discipline instead, you'd probably have zero trouble finding a job-- it's just the state of the world right now.  Philosophers, artists, etc aren't highly paid or sought after at the moment.
You're quite right.  Unfortunately I have no technical skill.  I had to take pre-remedial math before I could even qualify for remedial math in college! *LOL*  My original plan was to get a doctorate and become part of the Academic world.  Not that there was a lot of call for that even in the late 90s when I was attending college.  My late father, bless him, intending to give me similar advice asked me why I didn't get a business degree instead, to which my answer was, "Because then I'd have to work in Business the rest of my life."

Regardless of your employment situation, do you feel like a more rounded / wiser person for having gone through college?
VERY much so!  I found the answers to a lot of questions, and of course found many more questions, and what is life without curiosity? 
I'd like to add, I have actually used my degree more during conversations on the internet than in any professional setting!  True story!