Picking classes and major

luckysloan777 · Outlaw Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 225 City: ptown

Ok, Realll college is getting closer, and i need some help on picking classes/major. I want to be an editor (write, edit, produce) all that good stuff. I was thinking about going into journalism-broadcast, do you guys think that would get me a job as an editor?

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

I double majored in Broadcasting journalism and English/Creative Writing. I worked as a photojournalist, a legal resource editor, and now I'm a technical instructor/writer.

What type of writing/editing/producing do you want to do? I wish I had different majors.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Don't go to college it's a waste of time and money. Be like Da Moose.

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Jester · Posted: Mar 17, 2004 10:50 am Post subject:

It's too early for you to try & pigeonhole yourself now. Most undergrads don't end up majoring in what they initially thought they would. Take a variety of classes & find out what you have an aptitude & interest in.

Something that you may wanna consider (but most undergrads don't) is what kinda career potential there is for someone with a major that you're pursuing. Is it something you'd wanna do for your whole life? Is there demand for it?

I have a buddy who majored in History. He's been working odd jobs for the past 3 years & can barely make ends meet & he's ALWAYS complaining about it. He's finally getting his teaching credential 'cuz there's basically not much he can do with that major. My other buddy is an electrical engineer & got hired before he even graduated by National Semiconductor. He has a condo in the Silicon Valley & 3 cars, 1 of which is a Viper. Just something for you to consider.

Dragonlady8 · Guest

Go to a JC , get an AA in Nursing; take your exam to become an RN.
Then look through all your job offers, especially the ones who will pay for an advanced degree.
Since there is a nursing shortage across the country, trust me you'll make a lot of money and can make your hours work to your advantage.
It's not all about cleaning bedpans. Do the research and you'll be surprised at what you find. There are many areas in healthcare you can work in.

No I'm not an RN and never have been. Wink

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

Dragonlady8 · Guest

jt09, I hope you're looking over your shoulder right now Evil or Very Mad

Just remember to sleep with one eye open and on your stomach tonight too, Sweetie Twisted Evil

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Dragonlady8, nurses only have AA's?

Damn I should have done that... Does nursing pay better than being a paramedic fireman?

Dragonlady8 · Guest

Yes NorCal, you only need an AA to become an RN. BUT in order for you to advance in life in that profession you need to pursue a BS Degree.
The way things are going now, anyone who knows how to play their cards right can make some serious money. Especially after 2yrs experience in the ICU/CCU/ER. Wink

Lynsey · Posted: Mar 17, 2004 12:03 pm Post subject:

A friends wife graduated from nursing school last year and when she came out to visit hospitals in San Diego she had job offers from every place she interviewed at. I think she started off at $25-27/hr with benefits and OT pay is quite nice.

Jester · Posted: Mar 17, 2004 12:23 pm Post subject:

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

I agree with whoever said "don't pigeonhole yourself yet"....you really dont need to know your major till the end of your sophomore year...just take whatever sounds interesting 1st semester and dont stress...college is a blast

Tyler T · Posted: Mar 17, 2004 1:34 pm Post subject:

Jester, robby j, I would totally agree with you there, except for in certain cases. I don't know about editing and what kind of classes you would have to take, but there are certain degrees that if you don't get started and on track as a freshman, it'll take you a lot of extra time to finish.

Dragonlady8 · Guest

Jester, are you really a flaccid weenie? Evil or Very Mad

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

Tyler T...i'd agree with that....but i'm assuming editing is not one of those tracks....and taking 4.5 years to finish school may be better than choosing your life path at age 18...know what i mean?? you mind will change a ton freshman year

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

Dragonlady8 · Guest

jt09, Whatcha talkin' 'bout Evil or Very Mad

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

Dragonlady8, i dunno....why? guilty conscience? Wink

luckysloan777 · Outlaw Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 225 City: ptown

Camera boy, I either want to do stuff for magazines or tv, either or. I have considered all the things you said jester. At first i wanted to major in political science but decided thats not for me. I love to write and research so this is what i want to do. How hard was it to double major camera boy?

I think i will go to college, even though living in a car sounds really fun.

luckysloan777 · Outlaw Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 225 City: ptown

One more question that you dont have to answer, but how much do you make cameraboy?

Jester · Posted: Mar 18, 2004 8:54 am Post subject:

luckysloan777 · Outlaw Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 225 City: ptown

cool man thanks for the help

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

Jester, she is slacking in her OLD AGE!!!

Jester · Posted: Mar 18, 2004 11:18 am Post subject:

Boy, it sure seems like it! I only got ONE of the little devil faces & that even half cancels out 'cuz of the wink.

Dragonlady8 · Guest

jt09, Jester, I don't waste my time on the ill- informed Laughing

I've given up on correcting people about my profession. I just tell them I cut people open and put them back together.

I'm not old, just ancient and well seasoned Twisted Evil

nmballa · Posted: Mar 18, 2004 2:46 pm Post subject:

My girlfriend is studying to be a nurse right now. She went the four year BS route rather than the 2 year program. She is gonna be making buku bucks when she graduates. Maybe even more than me. Sad thing is she is a year younger than me and is graduating in two semesters. Ive got three years of college, majored in architecture. Dropped out, moved to europe, and took up a four year apprenticeship in boat building. Killer money in it. But man four more years of schooling and apprentices get paid crap, sucks. But hell im seeing the world.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

nmballa, what kind of boats?

nmballa · Posted: Mar 18, 2004 2:58 pm Post subject:

Right now were basically working on building small wooden dingys and sail boats. We did a bit with fiberglass earlier. Im trying to focus more on the wood part. Once i finish the 20 week semester at the school then i start my apprenticeship at a boat yard. I return to school for 7 weeks every january after that for four years. Im not sure what kind of boats i will be building untill i find a boat yard to apprentice at. I could be building anything from steel hulled commercial fishing boats to wooden sailing yachts. Or fiberglass speed boats. Not really sure yet, but im hopefully gonna meet with the owner of a yard next week and see if i can apprentice there. They build sailing yachts, fiberglass hulls, wood decks and wood interiors. So we will see.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

I've always thought it would be cool to build a replica Chris Craft Barrel Back.

Maybe when I'm that old I'll have one also...

Chales · Guest

how about chales · Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 9

how about "chales"

NorCalStud686 · Posted: Mar 18, 2004 5:25 pm Post subject:

Nor*Cal, those old Chris Crafts are REALLY sweet. it would be awesome to have one. have you seen the new Chris Craft yachts?? they are freaking SIc.

nmballa · Posted: Mar 19, 2004 4:00 am Post subject:

Chales, yeah there can be alot of money in it. The place ill probably take a job at after i graduate is a two man operation out of wisconsin. They build two to three boats per year. They invest about 50000 per 28 foot boat and sell them for roughly 250000. But they are probably also one of the finest boat manufactures in america for this paricular type boat. Riva is the italian comparison. But the qaulity of the craftmanship of the riva is still not quite that of the place i plan to work. But that is awhile away yet. Maybe ill get more intersted in sailing yachts and pursue that more than the wooden speedboats.

criminally_minded · Posted: Mar 19, 2004 4:47 am Post subject: