Where did u go to college?

[Takeda Shingen]

Taking mookie's lead.

Bachelor's Degree:



Master's Degree:



Doctorate:

[Torvald Von Mansee]

[TLAM Strike]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Never knew you spent time in my neck of the woods!



I'm half way though my 1st semester at Monroe Community College.

[Growler]

Wrapping up second year with Western Governors' University, in the Teachers College for Social Sciences, and extraordinarily satisfied with it. Took me longer than I would have liked to actually start college for the whole purpose of actually learning something, since all my earlier trips (4) to college ended with early outs and dim, alcohol-scented-vomit-soaked memories, or ended due to lack of funding.

I envy you guys who had yourselves figured out coming out of high school. Me, I'm still not sure what I want to be when (if) I grow up.

[DarkFish]

currently studying electrical engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology.

[Growler]

Originally Posted by DarkFish

currently studying electrical engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology.

In another life, I'da totally done that. I love messing with electricity.

[DarkFish]

Originally Posted by Growler

In another life, I'da totally done that. I love messing with electricity.

well, do you also love messing with integrals, derivatives, matrices and other quirky math stuff?

[Catfish]

Studied Geology/paleontology in Goettingen, Germany. Best time of my life. (Before s.o. asks no, military was not the best time of my life)

Greetings,
Catfish

[Growler]

Originally Posted by DarkFish

well, do you also love messing with integrals, derivatives, matrices and other quirky math stuff?

I can pretend. Like I said, "Another life."

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Growler

the Teachers College for Social Sciences, .

...so you'll be driving a fork lift too then, after you graduate. Social studies teachers are a dime a dozen. I hope you picked a cool minor, like math or science.

[Takeda Shingen]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

...so you'll be driving a fork lift too then, after you graduate. Social studies teachers are a dime a dozen. I hope you picked a cool minor, like math or science.

That's not a cool thing to say to someone, even if you believe it to be true.

In any case, you can find a teaching position in just about any area of the country and in any content area. However, you should be prepared to work as a per deim substitute for as long as two years. The money isn't so bad, but it is critical that you get yourself subbing in a district that you are interested in seeking contracted employment. The fact of life as an educator is that districts are always hiring, but rarely hire outside applicants outright.

[CCIP]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

That's not a cool thing to say to someone, even if you believe it to be true.

In any case, you can find a teaching position in just about any area of the country and in any content area. However, you should be prepared to work as a per deim substitute for as long as two years. The money isn't so bad, but it is critical that you get yourself subbing in a district that you are interested in seeking contracted employment. The fact of life as an educator is that districts are always hiring, but rarely hire outside applicants outright.

Right. Actually the fact is that there's no shortage of teaching positions (in Canada, though, good luck getting into teaching at the school level - but at the college level, there's actually a deficit of instructors). But you should be prepared to put up with a tight situation at least for some time, and that can be difficult, especially for those who have families. Along with the fact that the system itself is full of unpleasant realities and relatively poor working environments. So in some cases, I can't blame people for choosing the forklift - but I'd be careful to emphasize that it is, indeed, still very much a choice and not a 'doom'.

[Krauter]

Not as true as you might think for french schools. When I graduated my highschool and my principle heard that I wanted to end up teaching secondary school he told me to come back to our district quickly because there is a shortage of billigual teachers for secondary schools.

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

That's not a cool thing to say to someone, even if you believe it to be true.

In any case, you can find a teaching position in just about any area of the country and in any content area. However, you should be prepared to work as a per deim substitute for as long as two years. The money isn't so bad, but it is critical that you get yourself subbing in a district that you are interested in seeking contracted employment. The fact of life as an educator is that districts are always hiring, but rarely hire outside applicants outright.

I stand by my statement. What I'm saying is, pick a markatable minor that will make you stand above the other SS teachers. All of the stuff Tak said is true (regarding subbing), but be prepared to find a good summer job. Make sure you do your research before you get into it. Last time I checked, math and science are in high demand. If you're open to it, become a kindergarten teacher, as there is a high demand for male kindergarten teachers.

Oh, and find out what other state's teaching requirements are, as they vary widely. BUT, watchout for districts offering really sweet deals to relocate to their district, you could get stuck in a really bad district/school.

[Growler]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

...so you'll be driving a fork lift too then, after you graduate. Social studies teachers are a dime a dozen. I hope you picked a cool minor, like math or science.

LOL... History, actually.

I'm really in it for a degree less than for a teaching cert. And Home Depot doesn't let me drive their forklifts anymore, after that little panel truck incident that everybody overreacted about back in the day.