What is your education level? [Archive] - Ron Paul Forums / Liberty Forest

Nefertiti

11-01-2007, 06:59 PM

The poll takes time to compose. It seems one has to post the question and then create the poll. This was the first time I did one of these.

devil21

11-01-2007, 07:01 PM

Ph.D in Pimpology.

MikeStanart

11-01-2007, 07:02 PM

Going back to A&M next semester to finish off my Political Science degree (inspired by RP)

pcosmar

11-01-2007, 07:05 PM

Mostly self educated.
Gladiator School.
A few years in Crowbar College.
Masters in survival.

CoreyBowen999

11-01-2007, 07:06 PM

9th grade atm.

Omnis

11-01-2007, 07:35 PM

I'm starting college soon; graduated from HS in May.

chinaCat

11-01-2007, 07:47 PM

I am an undergraduate majoring in Anthropology, and probably double majoring in sociology soon. Just have yet to make it official. I am intent on graduate school afterwards. I'm 21 if that matters.

ronpaulhawaii

11-01-2007, 08:10 PM

honor student dropout due to lies and corruption. they insisted I take a diploma anyway???

photography and jewelry making in college - lol

going back for poli-sci next year- uh oh

:D

m - Tucson

peruvianRP

11-01-2007, 08:14 PM

I Learn Myslef All Abut Computirs And Engislh At The Same Tyme. My Esperience Is Big And Like Hot Dogs And Humberguers.

CurtisLow

11-01-2007, 08:30 PM

Military USAF schooling / college credits

CurtisLow

11-01-2007, 08:31 PM

I Learn Myslef All Abut Computirs And Engislh At The Same Tyme. My Esperience Is Big And Like Hot Dogs And Humberguers.

lmao!

Corydoras

11-01-2007, 08:45 PM

School of Hard Knox.

Abobo

11-01-2007, 09:12 PM

I was home schooled growing up and basically taught myself everything I know. I tried taking a few classes, but there's no way in hell I can learn with a teacher breathing down my neck telling me HOW I should learn and being slowed down by a bunch of druggies asking lame questions. I know when I've learned something, so taking a test to prove it to someone else ticks me off no end. Oh, and I could never take a class I dislike just because I need the credit -- I don't take orders well.

Edward

11-01-2007, 09:48 PM

I added this to the other RPF Demographics polls here: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=28548

Tidewise

11-01-2007, 10:33 PM

Lawyer.

Matt Collins

11-01-2007, 11:46 PM

BS for me - recording industry/audio engineering with a minor in marketing from http://www.MTSU.edu/~record

I have toyed with the following ideas:
1 - getting another BS in Pol Sci
and/or
2- Going to law school
or
3 - MBA in marketing

texasbelle

11-01-2007, 11:48 PM

BFA in performing arts.. emphasis in ballet :)

foofighter20x

11-02-2007, 12:12 AM

Added an option to include myself... :p

Thrice

11-02-2007, 12:19 AM

Junior year history major at the University of Rochester with the intention of going to law school (otherwise I'd be majoring in something more useful than history ;))

AFTFNJ

11-02-2007, 01:20 AM

Was majoring in Mech eng but got stuck working in IT to just pay college bills...but it turned into a full time job :( Now specializing in Cisco Networking...oh well College is 4 years of brainwashing anyway! I still remember ECO 101 Bullshit! I will go back next year...lets see.

Birdlady

11-02-2007, 01:31 AM

College was the biggest waste of time for me. It's not worth the money unless you do something specialized.

Trassin

11-02-2007, 01:50 AM

I've had senior status for something like 7 years but I spen most of that time in the Navy as a Nuclear Electronics Technician.

Nefertiti

11-02-2007, 04:57 AM

Added an option to include myself... :p

That is what some college was supposed to represent. :( I thought about including it but the problem is while there are some associate's degrees that are highly specialized, such as Radiologic Technology and really could be considered a degree, a general associate's degree is really no different from someone who simply dropped out of college.

rancher89

11-02-2007, 05:54 AM

2 yr degree in Arch design, design fire protection systems, own my own business

Matt Collins

11-02-2007, 11:10 AM

College was the biggest waste of time for me. It's not worth the money unless you do something specialized.I disagree. It teaches you to think critically and opens your mind to many ideas.

AFTFNJ

11-02-2007, 11:32 AM

It might have its upside but college / HS is a tool for the elite to make sure the public is dumbed dwn....sit in any eco class & you will know what I mean....still dnt believe me? Watch the Norman dodd interview below.
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Norman+Dodd&search=Search

Background on Dodd from wiki
June 29, 1899; died on January 1987): "was the staff director of the Congressional Committee to Investigate Tax-Exempt Foundations, known as the Reece Committee"(in recognition of its Chairman, Congressman Carroll Reece); he was primarily known for his controversial investigations into tax-exempt foundations[1].

KewlRonduderules

11-02-2007, 12:03 PM

I am a resident colonoscopy expert.

Often making referrals to proctologists for persons who have serious ailments such as a**holitis, MAD (Major A**hole Disorder), Up your a** syndrome, the common a**wipe disease and being a hemroid (aka pain in the a**).

Training includes

TURD (Training University of Rectal Diagnoses)

and LIARS (Legal Institute for Anal Research & Study)

:p

Malakai0

11-02-2007, 12:08 PM

I finished my associates last year right around now.

Took me almost 4 years of working full time and taking 3/4 classes =( I'm 24

I'd like to note I could never have done it in today's economy. Oh I still make $8 an hour....

unklejman

11-02-2007, 12:10 PM

Associate degree of science in digital media.

http://www.fullsail.com/

jgmaynard

11-02-2007, 12:31 PM

B.S., Chemistry and Physics with a minor in History (concentration in Chinese history).

JM

jumpyg1258

11-02-2007, 01:31 PM

Degrees do not mean much in terms of how bright one is. I have first hand experience in dealing with people who have doctrines and couldn't tie their own shoes if they had to.

jumpyg1258

11-02-2007, 01:34 PM

BTW forgot to mention, I fall under the "some college" level. I was smart enough to realize that in my career field of computer programming, it would be just as valuable if not more to leave college and join the air force which would get me a clearance, job experience, and good references all while they PAY ME. If I needed that degree after all, I could use the GI Bill to go to school.

Wilkero

11-02-2007, 01:38 PM

Got a JD after a BSBA, but now I'm working a Ph.D. in economics.

unklejman

11-02-2007, 01:51 PM

Degrees do not mean much in terms of how bright one is. I have first hand experience in dealing with people who have doctrines and couldn't tie their own shoes if they had to.

Tell me about it. In fact, I would like to go back for my bachelors degree, but in my profession at this point in time the benefits, outside of personal enrichment, don't out weigh cost of time/money.

cjhowe

11-02-2007, 02:05 PM

It amazes me how people are able to criticize higher education without being able to create a complete sentence.

Mr. White

11-02-2007, 02:07 PM

Juris Doctor Candidate FTW

Lord Xar

11-02-2007, 02:07 PM

It amazes me how people are able to criticize higher education without being able to create a complete sentence.

hahahaha. I have not been following this thread. But based on cjhowe's comment it appears this thread turned for the worse. How does a thread on education level turn ugly? Are the usual culprits responsible?

KewlRonduderules

11-02-2007, 02:24 PM

hahahaha. I have not been following this thread. But based on cjhowe's comment it appears this thread turned for the worse. How does a thread on education level turn ugly? Are the usual culprits responsible?

Guilty as charged, I admit it. I thought I have a little fun and try to make people laugh. I hope I was successful.

unklejman

11-02-2007, 02:32 PM

It amazes me how people are able to criticize higher education without being able to create a complete sentence.

Yeah because grammar isn't taught before college. :rolleyes:

cjhowe

11-02-2007, 02:42 PM

Yeah because grammar isn't taught before college. :rolleyes:

I am sure that grammar is taught before college. I'm simply in awe of those who can comprehend the value of higher education when they're unable to comprehend the value of primary education.

unklejman

11-02-2007, 02:50 PM

I am sure that grammar is taught before college. I'm simply in awe of those who can comprehend the value of higher education when they're unable to comprehend the value of primary education.

I think the idea is that higher education doesn't help some one gain intelligence. It will help you gain knowledge and ideas from others' point of view. You have to be intelligent going into higher education in order to see through educators' opinions and false facts that may be spewed.

At least those are my thoughts on it. (by the way, who were you referring to in your previous comment?)

pcosmar

11-02-2007, 02:56 PM

Bob Cochran

11-02-2007, 03:04 PM

Yeah because grammar isn't taught before college. :rolleyes:
Really, where is that the case?

My sixth grade teacher had us diagram sentences. We'd go to the chalkboard in pairs and have races.

cjhowe

11-02-2007, 03:09 PM

I think the idea is that higher education doesn't help some one gain intelligence. It will help you gain knowledge and ideas from others' point of view. You have to be intelligent going into higher education in order to see through educators' opinions and false facts that may be spewed.

At least those are my thoughts on it. (by the way, who were you referring to in your previous comment?)

I'm not looking to throw anyone specific under the bus, just pointing out a rare instance when an argumentum ad hominem isn't a logical fallacy.

drew1503

11-02-2007, 03:49 PM

Education is important, however, I believe the schools are going about educating our children incorrectly, it has gotten progressively worse in the past years. I know a lot of "educated morons" that cannot do a lot of simple tasks. I am an advocate of education and experience, how much of what you learned in school do you use at work and your everyday life. If I owned a business I would hire a person who had 15 years of experience over a person with 3 years and a Masters.

LBT

11-02-2007, 04:44 PM

I got a degree in Science / Geology in 1991, but my real education started around 1997 when the internet became a source of information.

I've almost unlearned all the BS I'd been indoctrinated with through years of schooling and stupid media :d

Nefertiti

11-02-2007, 05:33 PM

Degrees do not mean much in terms of how bright one is. I have first hand experience in dealing with people who have doctrines and couldn't tie their own shoes if they had to.

I got a Ph.D. but it doesn't say it is a "doctrine" anywhere on my diploma. :p

I wouldn't have gone this far with my education if it weren't for the fact that in my field that is the only way to get a job. I learned a lot more practical things on my own than my grad school ever teaches anyone. The other day I was looking for a book on building bbqs and didn't find it in the university library but found it at the Chicago Public Library.

Nefertiti

11-02-2007, 05:36 PM

how much of what you learned in school do you use at work and your everyday life. I

The two subjects I studied in high school that I still use every day are French and typing. Everything else I either learned before or after high school basically.

cjhowe

11-02-2007, 06:47 PM

how much of what you learned in school do you use at work and your everyday life.

How to make decisions with imperfect knowledge? Everyday. Understanding the vastness of what you don't know? Everyday. Application of game theory? Everyday. Effect of change? Everyday. You get out of education what you put into it. Sure there are morons with degrees. They would have been morons without a degree as well. If you walk out of college considering your biggest achievement/gain is a sheepskin, you would have been better off not going. If you walk into college expecting your biggest achievement/gain to be a sheepskin, you would be better off not going.