HCP do you ever run into your former girlfriend? Does she know that the low life she was dating is now traveling with the Blazers across America every year and seeing Tiger break records? I bet that's an amazing feeling seeing her and shoving it in her face.
I was born at Grand Forks Air Force Base! And saw my ex once since and she told me here husband is a HUGE blazer fan and wants to meet me! Thought it was funny, I'm gonna tell him I used to bang his wife from behind in her parents hot tub.................... HARD!
You'll probably be able to get better job opportunities and advance higher with a Bachelors vs. a community college degree. Depends on how well you are on the job though, I'm not a huge advocated of a college education, but having that bachelor gets you past more doors than not having it. How much time do you have left in ND? If its not too much, I'd stick there. If you're only past year 1, I'd consider transferring. It really depends on the career opps you can realistically have with the Colorado springs degree. But if you HATE North Dakota, get the fuck outta there.
In the zoo keeping field, a 4 year zoology/biology/animal science degree isn't higher or lower then a 2 year zoo keeping degree. You just have to have some sort of degree. Getting hired is based on experience. They always say "the degree gets you the interview, the internships/experience get your the job". I'm a sophomore, but I know there are certain classes coming up that are going to be a real bitch to pass. A real bitch as in IDK if I can do it. I'm a horrible student, always have been, but even when I try my damndest I'm coming up short.
transfer then. seems like you're setting yourself for failure on the current path. Just look at if you'll be happier on Colorado.
AMAZING..............another Nodak. Are you my long lost son? If so, you should be Norsky Causin Panic.
Seems like an easy decision to me. If the CO program gives you what you need to get a job, and is quicker, then go for it. Excess schooling is only useful for late night internet arguments, no other good will come from it. barfo
My input on this would be to get concrete placement numbers from the Colorado Springs school. What percentage of people that graduate with the degree from them get a job in the field within a year? They should have numbers to give you. You might even be able to get a contact number of someone that's been through the program, or at least talk to someone on faculty about what they think the difference in getting work with a Bachelors vs an Associates in that job. Also, the Springs is a little "god-happy" so if you have problems with that you might want to see what other areas have a similar program.
As a physics prof. who likes the "math shit", here are some of my thoughts: First, I would give this simple advice: Don't let fear make the decision for you - neither the fear of math, nor the fear of moving to a new place. You may think you are having trouble, but actually you're not! Why? Because you know what you want to do! Sounds like either path will take you where you want to go, so neither is a bad option unless you drop out because you hate math. Take some time during Christmas break, and decide whether you can EMBRACE the stuff you find useless. If you don't think you can do that in ND, move on. Dedicate yourself fully to whichever option you choose. Life is too short to be miserable. As a prof, I am compelled to point out that a 2-year degree may come with a promotion and a monetary ceiling. You could end up in a few years in a job you love, but being pissed that some incompetent jackass becomes your boss or just makes more $ than you because of his degree.
On the other hand, a 4-year degree won't prevent some incompetent jackass from becoming your boss or making more $ than you. It just means you'll have to work harder to explain it to yourself. barfo
I would say stay... because you will have more options than just being a zoo keeper. If you change your mind about your career in 5-10 years you will have more options. I was faced with a similar choice a looooong time ago. I decided to go the CC route... but at the same time I did all my Fresh/Soph general studies classes. The experience I received at the CC was WAY better than if I would have attended a 4 year college with the same major... but guess what... I changed my mind on my field and had to go back and finish my last two years for my BS. Try doing that math shit after you have a family and are have been working in a field for 10 years... trust me it isn't fun then either.
Stick it out, give it your best shot . . . and if you don't pass, transer to the 2 year program. In the end, it doesn't matter if you get a C- or A+ in math, it is the degree that matters.
I have a good friend who graduated there, and he is a keeper at the Minnesota Zoo. He, along with all the other keepers, said it does not matter at all if its a 2 or 4 year degree, as long its a degree in a animal field, and then you have experience. Really the only reason they say you have to have adegree is so that its not like the old days where some crazy guy comes in thinking he can handle a elephant and then he gets smashed his 2nd week on the job. Ben loved it there, he said its a great town and theres no better training in America because you are solely training in the areas you'll be in. Every class matters. As far as the God thing, that could bother me. I'm very accepting of other religions, but if its been shoved at me all day that could be annoying, but I don't know if its big enough to make me stay away from the place. Thanks for the heads up though lol
I believe in flexibility. At your age, I was convinced I wanted to be in the Foreign Service. Today, I couldn't think of anything more useless. A four-year degree allows you more options. You never know if you'll want to move from being a zookeeper to being a vet. What if you one day want to manage a zoo? You have two more years. My advice is to stick it out.
Funny you mention that. We have had, lets say a complicated past. But my friend Chris guarantees that if I go through with this and move in with her I have officially decided to marry her. That scared the shit out of me...
I transferred after my freshman year of college. Was really glad I did it. If for no other reason, it's just a nice opportunity to live in a different community and a different academic environment. I'd transfer if I were in your shoes. Besides, if the zookeeping thing doesn't work out, you can always just enroll in a different university and transfer your credits. I wound up attending three different universities before I graduated, (U of Idaho, U of Oregon, semester in a Mexico university). Even though it was a crazy mishmash of different credits, I wound up finishing it all in just 4 years, without ever taking more than 18 credits or any summer courses. And that's with Oregon's screwy quarter system. Follow your dream.
