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Post by bad guy™ on Aug 29, 2016 16:35:53 GMT -5
So for those of you starting up classes, like me, best of luck and pray you don't wind up in the predicament I'm in. I was so excited for this semester. Basically, PhD students don't have classes per se, but we occasionally have lecture courses we have to take in addition to our research. And I'm nearing the end of my dissertation and hoping it'll be heard by the committee despite the hard work. So far, it's been challenging but it's been a freaking blast. Till today. Here is my workload for the lectures I have to attend this semester; three assigned books of over 1k total pages to be read in full, three corresponding papers and three analysis assessments. Not bad, right? They're due Thursday. And this will be the case with new books every Thursday until December. And that's just one of the lectures. As for the other... Two 500 page plus books, to be read in full, and two 20 page .5 font analysis essays due Sunday. New books. Every Sunday. This is going to be every week until the middle of December. Each is daunting alone, but the requirement together will kill me. I've been in school, grad school, beyond, forever and NEVER encountered something of this magnitude. This is the first time I've legitimately pondered giving up. Every student, from grade school to PhD studies encounters things that make them question their own existence and desire to move forward. I've encountered mine. Good luck to the rest of you, best wishes from your soon to be late admin.  |
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Post by Valbroski on Aug 29, 2016 18:04:14 GMT -5
That's rough bro. I've never been a school person so I couldn't imagine doing that much work and going for that long. Just try and hang in there, if you've made it this far then you shouldn't give up.
I go back this Thursday. I'm graduating in December. The first time I went to school I got a degree in website design then this degree I'm about to complete is in graphic design/commercial arts. I'm hoping between the two degrees and the portfolio and website I'm going to be finalizing this semester that I'll be able to secure a job in some form by early next year. I'd like to start freelancing again as well in between looking for something more full time. I'm feeling optimistic about it but it's all really going to depend on how this semester turns out so I do plan on busting my ass as much as I can. I have a much lighter school schedule than I did last semester though so I'm hoping to take advantage of the extra free time I'll have to continue working on my portfolio.
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Post by HHH316 on Aug 29, 2016 22:15:08 GMT -5
There are still days when I miss college. Yeah, certain things aren't fun, but enjoy it while you can.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Aug 29, 2016 22:33:39 GMT -5
I'm so glad I'm done with school.
I can't have people telling me what to do anymore.
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Post by Wicked on Aug 29, 2016 22:47:18 GMT -5
Good luck friend. I hope you do well.
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Post by JHTB® on Aug 30, 2016 8:53:42 GMT -5
Dude that is a ton of work. I can't imagine doing that. Good luck!
I'm starting my first year in Uni. Pretty excited.
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Post by Darkhawk on Aug 30, 2016 14:04:25 GMT -5
Holy crap that is a lot of work man. Best of luck for sure! I have recently started school a few weeks ago and it's going pretty good so far, I'm really focusing on passing all my classes this semester, then I'll just need 4 more classes to take and I'll graduate with 2 associates in Business and transfer.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 14:08:17 GMT -5
Suck it nerds!
(Says the guy who gets up for work at 4:30am, and comes home at 6pm.)
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Post by Sizzle on Aug 30, 2016 14:49:13 GMT -5
I go back to school next Wednesday. Sad that the summer is almost over. I have a thorough disdain for the school system. There are so many flaws in today's school system. Like the school year being too short.  I don't want it to be longer, but there's no doubt a longer school year would be beneficial. |
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Post by ZDB on Sept 1, 2016 0:32:07 GMT -5
I'm in the process of reading some 1.5k pages and writing a few papers but that's only a one time thing lol
RIP LLLBD
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Post by ZDB on Sept 1, 2016 0:33:18 GMT -5
Like the school year being too short. I don't want it to be longer, but there's no doubt a longer school year would be beneficial. I do agree it is to short to an extent, too short, but there are many more prevalent issues with the school system. For example, in Canada, the USA, and the UK, school can start for children as early as THREE years old. THREE! I started school at 4 years old, but both of my siblings who are much younger than me, both started school at age 3. There is absolutely NO REASON why a child should be going to school at age 3 or 4. 5 is the age when it should start. Also, FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN is too  ing much for kids in kindergarten. It's just too ing much. Back when I was is kindergarten many years ago, It was half-days. Full day is too tiresome for children, AND they are trying to cram way to much knowledge into kids brains. I've been doing full day since I was 3 lol it's all about the grind |
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Post by ZDB on Sept 1, 2016 10:15:58 GMT -5
I've been doing full day since I was 3 lol it's all about the grind And you shouldn't have done full day kindergarten at age 3. It's too much for children of that age. Full day kindergarten should not be a thing. It's too much for the children. I don't remember much but I've heard I had a great time lol. Guess it's a kid to kid basis |
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Post by rowdy1971 on Sept 1, 2016 10:35:09 GMT -5
I miss college. Drinking and girls. That's what's wrong with kids today. You're too stressed out. That's why there aren't any real MEN anymore, just dainty crybabies.
Get out there and do the work and then have all the fun you can. Sleep is for when you're out of college and working your normal job.
I'm not saying take what I took to stay awake, but dammit it worked and I graduated and everything worked out. Seriously, I hope it works out for you. And if you have to, RKO some people!
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Post by RSCTom on Sept 1, 2016 10:35:57 GMT -5
So for those of you starting up classes, like me, best of luck and pray you don't wind up in the predicament I'm in. I was so excited for this semester. Basically, PhD students don't have classes per se, but we occasionally have lecture courses we have to take in addition to our research. And I'm nearing the end of my dissertation and hoping it'll be heard by the committee despite the hard work. So far, it's been challenging but it's been a freaking blast. Till today. Here is my workload for the lectures I have to attend this semester; three assigned books of over 1k total pages to be read in full, three corresponding papers and three analysis assessments. Not bad, right? They're due Thursday. And this will be the case with new books every Thursday until December. And that's just one of the lectures. As for the other... Two 500 page plus books, to be read in full, and two 20 page .5 font analysis essays due Sunday. New books. Every Sunday. This is going to be every week until the middle of December. Each is daunting alone, but the requirement together will kill me. I've been in school, grad school, beyond, forever and NEVER encountered something of this magnitude. This is the first time I've legitimately pondered giving up. Every student, from grade school to PhD studies encounters things that make them question their own existence and desire to move forward. I've encountered mine. Good luck to the rest of you, best wishes from your soon to be late admin.  |
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Post by Valbroski on Sept 1, 2016 10:50:21 GMT -5
Had my first day of class today. It's gonna be a long semester for sure but I'm excited. Back to the grind.
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Sept 1, 2016 10:53:23 GMT -5
Like the school year being too short. I don't want it to be longer, but there's no doubt a longer school year would be beneficial. I do agree it is to short to an extent, too short, but there are many more prevalent issues with the school system. For example, in Canada, the USA, and the UK, school can start for children as early as THREE years old. THREE! I started school at 4 years old, but both of my siblings who are much younger than me, both started school at age 3. There is absolutely NO REASON why a child should be going to school at age 3 or 4. 5 is the age when it should start. Also, FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN is too ing much for kids in kindergarten. It's just too ing much. Back when I was is kindergarten many years ago, It was half-days. Full day is too tiresome for children, AND they are trying to cram way to much knowledge into kids brains. Take it from someone who is a year away from student teaching in the states. Children are capable of so much more than given credit for. In Missouri, we adapted Common Core as The Missouri Learning Standards. In honesty, children are curious by nature. Teachers here are being trained to teach inquiry-based, exploratory-based, problem-solving skills. It's proven that when children's interest levels are engaged they can, and will, store something interesting to them in their schema. IE: Micheal Faraday is a scientist that credited with the invention of the balloon (first balloon made of rubber 200 years ago). Kids love balloons, so it's appropriate interest for youngsters. Micheal Faraday will come back again, in middle and high school when science classes goes in depth about electrical generators. We plant background knowledge early to grow better crops than the generation before. We are also doing our best to scale the homework end of public elementary (in middle) schools to levels of non-existences. That way there is more table talk and interaction during family time. It's been proven that a strong family environment is directly linked to student achievement. The goal is to transition children from teacher taught to self-responsible, persistence, life long learners. If you ask my, each generation struggles with the issues the last generation has with them. We (80s and above) have been bombarded with heavy influence of pop-culture. We have television kids, non-existent parents, divorced parents, high-poverty and social-economical cultures, and a list of other exterior problems. Children have a need to know why and need to know what they can do to figure it out. I've had a few rotten teachers in my lifetime, it's partly the reason why I want to teach. I love you to death, or at least as much as one can for an internet forum buddy, but do not underestimate a child's ability. There is a lot more evidence, non-bias reports, about education over the last few centuries and comparison to other nations. American education is in the middle of reform and it will be sorely data-driven here on out and I don't mean just national standardized testing (MAP). However, I will say this; it is 100% okay if a person doesn't seek college after high school. Trade jobs will always be important and should never be judged, and you want to know more about working-memory and ZPD (Zone of Approximate Development) there are some boring but well informative reading, but you can also YouTube examples of theories of Piaget and consturctivism as a movement. |
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 1, 2016 20:03:58 GMT -5
I graduated from college this year and I haven't even began to look for a job. I joke to my mom all the time since school started about registering for classes
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Post by bad guy™ on Sept 2, 2016 0:05:25 GMT -5
So for those of you starting up classes, like me, best of luck and pray you don't wind up in the predicament I'm in. I was so excited for this semester. Basically, PhD students don't have classes per se, but we occasionally have lecture courses we have to take in addition to our research. And I'm nearing the end of my dissertation and hoping it'll be heard by the committee despite the hard work. So far, it's been challenging but it's been a freaking blast. Till today. Here is my workload for the lectures I have to attend this semester; three assigned books of over 1k total pages to be read in full, three corresponding papers and three analysis assessments. Not bad, right? They're due Thursday. And this will be the case with new books every Thursday until December. And that's just one of the lectures. As for the other... Two 500 page plus books, to be read in full, and two 20 page .5 font analysis essays due Sunday. New books. Every Sunday. This is going to be every week until the middle of December. Each is daunting alone, but the requirement together will kill me. I've been in school, grad school, beyond, forever and NEVER encountered something of this magnitude. This is the first time I've legitimately pondered giving up. Every student, from grade school to PhD studies encounters things that make them question their own existence and desire to move forward. I've encountered mine. Good luck to the rest of you, best wishes from your soon to be late admin. That awkward moment when you're tempted to ban an RSC employee for attempting to give encouragement but uses John Cena and makes me cry. Jk ily. |
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Post by SE4NY on Sept 2, 2016 18:03:01 GMT -5
Final year in school for me, R.I.P Social life.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Sept 2, 2016 23:14:22 GMT -5
I hear you brother. My professor is 78 years old, he hates computers and gives us like twenty handouts when no one even knows what to do with them. Oh and I find this girl in my class cute but she sits next to a bunch of jackasses so just my luck.
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