I would go, at least then he sees your damn committed. And if the worst comes to worst, its still a holiday to NY which is never bad.
General Discussion: Students Study, Loans & School Or University, Chat, Discussion & Query Thread!!
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25 Sep 2012 19:08
25 Sep 2012 19:18
To be fair, the job you get after graduation will more than likely not be related to your degree at all. I did my placement in Management Consulting and most of the grads studied Engineering / Physics / Maths etc. I don't think employers specifically look for a degree related to the role, a degree shows you can think to a high level / are a good problem solver and proves that you can follow things through.
25 Sep 2012 19:26
This doesn't really apply with art and design degrees though, unless it's from a prestigious university.
25 Sep 2012 19:44
25 Sep 2012 19:55
25 Sep 2012 20:01
Usually is mate, had an interview with mine and they stated I should probably apply to a college in the area, Being that hardly many people go to uni from the school - but with a Nigerian parent with a PhD that'll never wash.
25 Sep 2012 20:06
25 Sep 2012 22:46
thing is I actually like business studies, found it interesting and I understood it quite well, just ehhh on doing it at uni, and thanks razorlight you're filling me with hope mate
26 Sep 2012 07:35
thing is I actually like business studies, found it interesting and I understood it quite well, just ehhh on doing it at uni, and thanks razorlight you're filling me with hope mate
Lol, you know what, it really depends on what you're looking at doing after - I'm just picking a traditionalist view - it's not really what you do anymore in regards to degree it's what you obtain at the end in terms of results. (And work experience, be it internships or whatever)
Go for it if you know it's something you'll enjoy and also do well in it and interest won't wane over the course of the 3 years.
But always plan ahead, looking at the bigger picture. Look at where you want to be and the incremental steps in how to get there.
28 Sep 2012 13:47
A business degree at a leading university will be worth having. A business degree from any other university I'd agree with you.
The first year of most degrees is getting everyone up to the same level, builds the foundation for the latter years. Hence most first years are only required to achieve a minimum of 40% overall (You can even fail a module or two and still pass, unlike 2nd/3rd year where you have to pass everything). It's obviously best to go for something you think will hold your interest (Which is hopefully what you did at A-Level too), but don't be too worried about not having prior experience in certain areas. The degrees that require prior knowledge will state you need X, Y, and Z to even apply.
thanks a lot man,gonna start looking into what I'd be able to do now
I'm doing an economics degree despite having never done it before, it's less about experience or what you did at a-level and more about how hard you're willing to work/how bright you are.
This.To be fair, the job you get after graduation will more than likely not be related to your degree at all. I did my placement in Management Consulting and most of the grads studied Engineering / Physics / Maths etc. I don't think employers specifically look for a degree related to the role, a degree shows you can think to a high level / are a good problem solver and proves that you can follow things through.
I don't think employers specifically look for a degree related to the role, a degree shows you can think to a high level / are a good problem solver and proves that you can follow things through.
This doesn't really apply with art and design degrees though, unless it's from a prestigious university.
Either do traditional degrees from any university (2:1 acceptable from High to middle universities - 1st from low universities with a plan to either go into masters) or 'not so widely recognised' degrees at top unis - be able to apply anywhere to jobs which are not degree specific.
guess it brings up the old argument of should you do a degree in something you enjoy or something you don't enjoy but will get you a good job (or both if you're mental and love accounting or something), got an appointment with the careers advisor from my old college which will no doubt prove to be a massive waste of time but we shall see
careers advisor from my old college which will no doubt prove to be a massive waste of time but we shall see
Usually is mate, had an interview with mine and they stated I should probably apply to a college in the area, Being that hardly many people go to uni from the school - but with a Nigerian parent with a PhD that'll never wash.
You should go to university currently with the idea that there is the likelihood that you'll do a masters or further study. Most degrees, no matter what they are or where they are from, don’t really matter anymore, even with essential work experience. The competition is as such that a masters with some funding behind it, or serious connections in a unique or in-demand field is what everyone should be looking towards if they are to choose a degree.
Interest for first degree, specialism for masters.
Interest for first degree, specialism for masters.
do a business degree because business degrees will make you a businessman and really rich
and do it at any university
that sarcasm is exactly what i've been saying to everyone i know who's doing a business degree.and do it at any university
thing is I actually like business studies, found it interesting and I understood it quite well, just ehhh on doing it at uni, and thanks razorlight you're filling me with hope mate
do a business degree because business degrees will make you a businessman and really rich
and do it at any university
that sarcasm is exactly what i've been saying to everyone i know who's doing a business degree.and do it at any university
thing is I actually like business studies, found it interesting and I understood it quite well, just ehhh on doing it at uni, and thanks razorlight you're filling me with hope mate
Lol, you know what, it really depends on what you're looking at doing after - I'm just picking a traditionalist view - it's not really what you do anymore in regards to degree it's what you obtain at the end in terms of results. (And work experience, be it internships or whatever)
Go for it if you know it's something you'll enjoy and also do well in it and interest won't wane over the course of the 3 years.
But always plan ahead, looking at the bigger picture. Look at where you want to be and the incremental steps in how to get there.
do a business degree because business degrees will make you a businessman and really rich
Not as an undergraduate. Business admin maybe. thing is I actually like business studies, found it interesting and I understood it quite well, just ehhh on doing it at uni, and thanks razorlight you're filling me with hope mate
A business degree and business studies (a joke) are two completely different things. Do Maths, Physics or Computing and you'll walk into most non-specialist jobs (i.e almost any desk based job)
If you do maths you can do any job in the city - financial services to management consulting to trading.
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