College life

[Queen Tery 4,591]

This topic is for the members who are in college, were in college, or eventually planning to attend college. I figured it'd be a nice spot to post about future goals, successfully met goals, things you're happy about in your academic life, things you're stressed about, maybe you want help with current homework/studying and other people have taken your subject or are taking your subject, etc. Just pretty much anything having to do with what's going on at school that you want to share.

 

I'll start out with, I'm pretty happy cuz I had my first algebra test of the spring semester and I got a 90 on it I was a bit nervous I wasn't going to do so well cuz it seemed harder than the homework, but I did well anyway. My professor even put a firetrucking "WOW" sticker at the top lmao

 

My major is Computer Science, I go to Harrisburg Area Community College and hope to transfer to Penn State of Harrisburg for my Bachelors Degree. Eventually, I'd like to go to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for my Masters degree. I currently have a 3.85 GPA.

 

Also, here's my course list for the semester, as well as last semester, which was my first semester(Feel free to post yours as well):

 

FALL 2014 SEMESTER(9 credits): Grades

 

Intro to Engineering(2): A

 

CAD(Computer Aided Design)(3): A

 

Macro Economics(3): B

 

SPRING 2015 SEMESTER(12 credits): Grades 

 

Effective Speaking(3): A

 

Intermediate Algebra(3): A

 

Western Civilization(3): A

 

General Psychology(3): A

 

FALL 2015 SEMESTER(10): Grades

 

Java Programming(3)

 

Pre-Calculus(4)

 

English Composition I(3)

Edited July 14, 2015 by Queen Tery

[Soul Eater Evans 4,045]

Planning to attend College after a few months, will stay in tune

[Queen Tery 4,591]

Planning to attend College after a few months, will stay in tune

Good luck Where do you plan on going and do you have an intended major?

[Ruby Rose 8,591]

Just got done making a Google Docs for one of my group projects

 

Gotta meet with my group from another class project tomorrow night

 

I have two exams to study for coming up this week

 

I can't wait until Midterms when the real fun starts

[Soul Eater Evans 4,045]

Good luck Where do you plan on going and do you have an intended major?

 

I plan on going to the Philippines to study, possibly with my cousin who lives there too.

 

As for the major, I'm still undecided, but I'm quite interested in either medicine or music.

[Queen Tery 4,591]

Just got done making a Google Docs for one of my group projectsGotta meet with my group from another class project tomorrow nightI have two exams to study for coming up this weekI can't wait until Midterms when the real fun starts

 

Sounds like you're busy Guess that's college for you lol

I plan on going to the Philippines to study, possibly with my cousin who lives there too.

 

As for the major, I'm still undecided, but I'm quite interested in either medicine or music.

 

Wow, you definitely have a big goal there Well, I work in Pharmacy, currently, so if you have any questions about medicine I may be able to answer some questions lol I can at least say that when it comes to pharmacists, they definitely make big pay checks hahaha

[Soul Eater Evans 4,045]

Sounds like you're busy Guess that's college for you lol

 

Wow, you definitely have a big goal there Well, I work in Pharmacy, currently, so if you have any questions about medicine I may be able to answer some questions lol I can at least say that when it comes to pharmacists, they definitely make big pay checks hahaha

 

Alright, I'll keep it in mind.

[Jilly Shears 2,144]

I have two exams tomorrow along with another one on Friday, so I'm partially hoping for some divine intervention to happen or else I may have to drop dead.

[Queen Tery 4,591]

I have two exams tomorrow along with another one on Friday, so I'm partially hoping for some divine intervention to happen or else I may have to drop dead.

 

Do you guys get snow where you're at? It's snowing here so if you're lucky, you'll get the same

[Jilly Shears 2,144]

Do you guys get snow where you're at? It's snowing here so if you're lucky, you'll get the same

Unfortunately no, we get like maybe one or two snow days a year unless there's a straight up temporal anomaly going on. But with it being the south and all, it doesn't take much to cancel classes anyway as long as the ground is cold enough for snow to stick on. lol

[MyDixieRect 2,061]

All I'd like to say is well done Tery! You're really stepping into your future and becoming the best man you can be. That Masters will get you very very far. 

 

As for me, not much on my end. Need quite a bit of money to pay for my tuition for next semester so I need a job (or two) fast so that's stressful but I'll find a way.

[Queen Tery 4,591]

All I'd like to say is well done Tery! You're really stepping into your future and becoming the best man you can be. That Masters will get you very very far. 

 

As for me, not much on my end. Need quite a bit of money to pay for my tuition for next semester so I need a job (or two) fast so that's stressful but I'll find a way.

 

Idk if there are things like this over where you're at, but maybe you should look into jobs that pay for your college as a benefit? Like Starbucks will pay for a portion of your tuition if you work at least 20 hours a week there. And just as an example, but for me personally I've been looking into hospital pharmacy jobs for that bump in pay because I do have a family to worry about on top of my schooling, and there's a medical center in the area called Hershey Medical, and their employees get 75 percent off tuition at the state university over here. I have a couple years until then and I plan on seeking out a job as a pharmacy tech there, since I do have some experience and plan on getting certified this summer. Further more, Carnegie Mellon over here is a top notch Computer Science school and their tuition is extremely high. Like 40,000-50,000 a year. No way I'd be able to afford that without a ton of scholarships and grants and such. But, Carnegie has jobs for computer science and robotics majors. And one of their overall employee benefits is that they pay 100 percent of their employee's tuition at their school. Maybe you could look into similar benefits in your area? I'd start with your actual school and see if their employee benefits have anything like that. Even like a janitor or cafeteria worker would probably get the same benefits if they have something like that.

[PillowHead 569]

Just wanted to drop in and say this topic is a terrific idea, and I'm kinda surprised it hasn't been done before.  

[Queen Tery 4,591]

Just wanted to drop in and say this topic is a terrific idea, and I'm kinda surprised it hasn't been done before.  

 

Thank you, I thought the same thing and that's why I made it

[Javelin434 3,164]

Currently aiming for Bio major, with possible minor in psychology. THis sememster, I'm taking just O Chem and speech, since that was all my family could afford at a total cost  at about $3,300

 

I'm also stressed at trying to get a damn internship/ some sort of part time job. There's a career expo this week and I have no idea how to hammer out a resume, what to put on it, and I'm scared shitless about interviewing.

[Queen Tery 4,591]

Currently aiming for Bio major, with possible minor in psychology. THis sememster, I'm taking just O Chem and speech, since that was all my family could afford at a total cost  at about $3,300

 

I'm also stressed at trying to get a damn internship/ some sort of part time job. There's a career expo this week and I have no idea how to hammer out a resume, what to put on it, and I'm scared shitless about interviewing.

 

Awesome goal My recommendation is see if your school has a career services center. My college has one and they have staff who's job is to give you tips on how to write a good resume and cover letter as well as give you interview tips.

[Javelin434 3,164]

Awesome goal My recommendation is see if your school has a career services center. My college has one and they have staff who's job is to give you tips on how to write a good resume and cover letter as well as give you interview tips.

I'm already collaborating with them on that, but it's slow going. 

I'm also dreading that god damn interviews, even though they offer mock set ups to help

[Queen Tery 4,591]

I'm already collaborating with them on that, but it's slow going. 

I'm also dreading that god damn interviews, even though they offer mock set ups to help

 

Well, I suppose the best way to look at it is, if you don't succeed this time, it's always a learning experience for next time. What better way to learn than actual hands on experience?

[Javelin434 3,164]

Well, I suppose the best way to look at it is, if you don't succeed this time, it's always a learning experience for next time. What better way to learn than actual hands on experience?

True. I just don't like the fact I only get like 3 minutes to make an impression on someone who gets to determine if I get to live out my f**king life aspirations...

[Queen Tery 4,591]

True. I just don't like the fact I only get like 3 minutes to make an impression on someone who gets to determine if I get to live out my f**king life aspirations...

 

Well they have a lot of other people to interview too, can't take all day Just give it your best and like I said, there's always a next time. You may only have 3 minutes now, but that doesn't mean that 3 minutes is THE end of the road. 

[littleTSUBAME 483]

This topic is a great idea! I finish high school this spring, so I'll be applying to college soon... I'd like to study either english or psychology, I still haven't really decided. : D though I'll probably choose english just because the entrance exam for psychology is super hard and I'm not sure if I'm passionate enough about it to try it out...

[Queen Tery 4,591]

This topic is a great idea! I finish high school this spring, so I'll be applying to college soon... I'd like to study either english or psychology, I still haven't really decided. : D though I'll probably choose english just because the entrance exam for psychology is super hard and I'm not sure if I'm passionate enough about it to try it out...

 

The thing about majoring in psychology is that you can't do a whole lot with a bachelors. To really get a career out of it, you'd need at LEAST a masters or a doctorate degree. So I'd say, go with Psychology ONLY if you think you'd be really into it. Whereas with English I'm pretty sure you could probably become like a teacher or something after a bachelors degree. Good luck with your decision and goals

Edited February 10, 2015 by Queen Tery

[Yuya Sakaki 5,212]

Podaitry is my aim. I've gotten into the course already, so I'm just waiting for O-Week. My subjects for this first semester are:

 

Introduction to Podiatry

 

Anatomy & Physiology 1

 

Professional Health Competencies

 

Population Health and Society

 

I start Uni on the 23rd so I'm really excited!

 

Peace!

[littleTSUBAME 483]

The thing about majoring in psychology is that you can't do a whole lot with a bachelors. To really get a career out of it, you'd need at LEAST a masters or a doctorate degree. So I'd say, go with Psychology ONLY if you think you'd be really into it. Whereas with English I'm pretty sure you could probably become like a teacher or something after a bachelors degree. Good luck with your decision and goals

Thanks. ^^The career options are exactly what's worrying me... I have no problem doing the masters, but I'd really rather not become a therapist, and I'm not sure how many other options there are. :DEnglish would be a safer opption, and I love it about as much as psychology.

[Shuy 110]

I'll graduate next year (hopefully) in Chinese language, can't wait to start working and get done with my studies!

 

Thanks. ^^The career options are exactly what's worrying me... I have no problem doing the masters, but I'd really rather not become a therapist, and I'm not sure how many other options there are. :DEnglish would be a safer opption, and I love it about as much as psychology.

 

What would you like to do after a bachelors degree in English?