college

[katanabob]

You have all missed the highlight of this thread and, imho, what could be the most vital piece of information we could get out of this discussion:
Who are the girls in the picture (MYFpilot's avatar) and where do we need to go to meet them?

 

[Major Tom]

A college degree doesn't make you a better pilot, but that's not the point. Teachers are often self-centered pricks, that's not the point either. The guys with the cheerleaders on their posts, yeah, THOSE guys get the point. College rocks. Go to school. Why would you not want to go? So I'm in debt up to my ears--I'd go back if I could justify it. Don't like the teachers? Don't go to class. You've got all your life to be serious about flying. Might as well have a blast while you prepare. I'm going to go look at my yearbook and cry now. Peace.

 

[bobbysamd]

M.B.A.

What sucks is that I didn't realize how awesome college was until now... with one semester left. I am seriously considering pursuing my MBA, since this industry is somewhat in the crapper, and my career goals included aviation management.

I would if I were you. It used to be that the airlines promoted their line pilots to Flight Managers.

I do agree with Major Tom about some college profs being self-centered. Our Marketing prof was one such person. His course was too hard. I'm not saying that because I barely got through it; it was because so many people failed it - even multiple times. If you have too many failures there is something wrong with the course. Your FOI section about what makes a valid test is my support thereof. Course results should be like a bell curve.

The jerk had tenure, by the way.

 

[Bai B Nai]

This is a very interesting thread. My 99 year old grandfather says "college dulls diamonds and polishes stones." Of course he didn't attend college. He made it to the 8th grade and went on to become postmaster in a small town in New York. Those were the days. (gov't. jobs anyway!)

I should say my college experiences were positive.

 

[VFR on Top]

Go To college. It doesn't matter where (Preferably not BYU, though)

I like the way you think, MYFpilot!

My two favorite teams: the U of U, and whoever's playing BYU!

 

[MYFpilot]

Yeah, it seems like there are a lot of MWC fans on this board. And yes, unfortunately a few BYU drones too.

But hey, VFR are you going to the game next sat? The Utes are coming to the fishbowl where they'll suffer a loss to the Aztecs to open conference play.

 

[mrvmo]

In the words of Billy Madison, "Don't leave. Don't ever leave. Stay as long as you can!"

 

[CRJFlyer]

i'll take the billy madison approach to thinking anyday of the week and twice on sundays....as i sit here on my 2 week vacation i find i have nothing to do but drink beer, go to the gym and wake up at noon and do it all over again....sad thing is I have yet to receive my diploma....but my friends have theirs and are working at either the carwash, construction, or the gym that I attend and they even get to swipe my card...

I'm not against college, I'm still trying to attend as a matter of fact, but my cool A#$ job won't allow me to finish, and with all the time off college would just interfere with my free vacations to anywhere in the world...

College has its positives and its negatives...Positives are somewhat self explanatory, but having a 60K student loan and still working at Klee's carwash is definitely not one of them...

I attended 2 four year universities and now have 1 class left for a degree at my current two year school.Problem is I transferred 3 times and changed majors 3 times so many of my credits mean jack. Good news is that I've had an interview offer from most all of the airlines I've applied to. I think it has to do with how you are as a person, not necessarily if you went to college. Of course I always bring my Dean's List certificates with me for good measure.

When I have kids, and if they decide to attend college I will definitely give them the advice that if you aren't specific as to what you want to do either don't go right away, or atleast go to a community college to figure it out..Otherwise its just a $60K waste of money.

 

[BRA]

well said crjflyer