The Academic Thread

[Skyblade]

Mine is also eight.

Gonff, there are many young, active members in the forums For examples, The Mask, Corny, Russa... and probably more.

[Banya]

Hmm.  My high school had 5 periods to each day.  Each period lasted 75 minutes.

While at community college I took anywhere from 5 to 7 classes each semester.  Some of them were 1-credit music courses, but most classes were uncomplicated, so it was possible to take more of them.  The most credits I ever took at once was 19, and while it went well, I know to never do that again.

Now, at a much more rigorous university, I take only 4 classes each semester (and next spring I'm treating myself with only 3 classes and 13 credit hours).  The number of credits I usually take varies from 15-17 per semester.  It's enough to keep me busy.  Add in all of the meetings I attend, panels, discussions, and lectures from visitors, and time for studying, and it's a full schedule.

Still undecided (but thankfully more clear than I was before), I took a free online majors test and got this for my top five choices. Frankly, I'm surprised. I will admit, however that these results are rather pleasant - and terrifying at the same time I'm not sure how accurate this test is, but it seemed pretty good. It's a guideline, anyway.

1. Music (I thought I would get this, but as my first choice??)
2. Music Education (Whaaat? Ok)
3. Journalism (Yes! It's one of my serious options)
4. Biochemistry (I've considered this before)
5. Religious Studies (Because of my faith, I think)

I see you going the journalism route.  Another career option that you have always made me think of is music therapy.

[Skyblade]

Hmm, I like to help people, and I would really like to use music to do so! But I am not sure. Thank you for the feedback!

[Luftwaffles]

I know from experience that "Religious Studies" is a good career for you, Skyie. But I can definitely see you doing journalism as well

[Skyblade]

(timidly) ...thank you...

[Wylder Treejumper]

I have 400 pages of course descriptions to go through, courtesy of the two colleges in the town I'm moving to. Of course, most courses I won't even consider, seeing as I can't for example be a part of the nursing program, but I still have to hack out a schedule. You see, there are perks to having your father be a college instructor. Like free access to the entire state's secondary public education system until I'm 24 (or married).

[Banya]

So, until you're 24.

But that's really cool, Wylder.  Good luck with all of it.

[Wylder Treejumper]

 

I'm Mormon. Of course I'll get married. Pretty easy to do that. All it takes are these few simple steps:

1. Go to BYU (Or BYU-I. Also known as "BYU I Do")
2. Mention you are a return missionary
3. Wait while all the girls fall over you
4. Find the right one
5. BOOM. One temple trip and this eternal marriage is history

Here. This video ought to be instructive.

Of course, all you non-Mormons won't find it as funny as I do, but... Oh well.

[Mhera]

Pardon me, I need to go die laughing...

[Banya]

Sure, Wylder.  Step 3 is easy enough for guys or girls.  It's Step 4 that's decidedly less so.

[Skyblade]

O.o

I'm surprised about the number of people who voted for "Already graduated". Most of the people here are rather young.

[Wylder Treejumper]

Pardoned. Who doesn't like Mormon comedy? (One of our more redeeming features, see...)

[Wylder Treejumper]

Double post...

[Banya]

^That was Scott Sterling!  The man, the myth, the legend!

In other news, it feels strange to tell others that I'm a rising senior.  It doesn't feel like much time has passed since I was a high school senior.

[Skyblade]

It must be very exciting for you, Banya