I graduated with my associates degree in graphic arts about 3 months ago, I don’t know whether or not to go back for my bachelors I really don’t want to go back to school to end up where I am now. I have a good job now but i’m just not happy, I really want to go back to school. I stopped half way because it was getting very expensive so i figured I’d take some time off and save money but I miss school. I just feel like i’m wasting time now even though i’m making money it’s not helping the “big picture” of my life, if that makes sense. I just really don’t want to go to school if it’s going to be a waste of time, after being out of school I realize that it’s ok if i have all these loans out its worth it, just having an education and the school experience.
Should I
a) go back to school for my bachelors in graphic design ( I only have a year left) or should I
b) transfer to another university to get my Bachelors of fine arts in education, so I can teach art and i’ll have a minor in graphic arts or should I
c)hang out at my current job hating life until the economy gets better then i could look for a job in my field.
I dont really know who to ask, Ive talked to art teachers and graphic designers and my counselors I just want to get everyones opinion , I dont want to make the wrong decision.
P.S
I’m 20 yrs old, I dont qualify for financial aid, I need my health insurance from my job, my parents dont really believe in college education, I originally wanted to go to college so I can prove them wrong
Thank you, any advice will help
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Will your employer offer you financial assistance with finishing your degree?
My employer paid for half of my Masters degree through their tuition assistance program. Go to school in the evening and work during the day.
Your company may require you to sign a contract that you stay for at least 2-3 years after your degree is completed (so you don’t leave right away when they paid for your schooling). This may work out because the economy may be better for switching jobs in the next 2-3 years plus you will have your degree.
Investigate with your human resources department whether they have a program like this.
Good luck.
If you are not happy in your job now, then you will be even more miserable in the future. Given the above choices, I think we can easily eliminate option c), right? So it’s between a) and b)?
If you think you would like to teach (teaching is supposed to be in strong demand in the future) then you might want to lean towards option b). But if money is an issue (which it sounds like it is) then finish your graphic design degree and pursue your dreams. Definitely get your degree either way. Good luck and happy holidays.
I suggest that you take an aptitude test. An aptitude test assesses your skills and your interests and matches you to the careers that are right for you.
Check with the high school adviser for one or your college/university (they have some awesome tests). Or, failing those, go to the workforce development agency (unemployment office) Beware of the internet scams.
Once you take the test it will help identify careers that take little or no education clear up to a doctorate. Hope this helps.
Let’s take the last one first, coupled with a taste of reality. You are NOT going to get too far on an Associates Degree, when a Bachelor’s Degree is the ‘coin of the realm’ in the US Job Market. In other words, if you want to get promoted on your job…or have a career in teaching…you are going to have to go back to school. Hey; I don’t like brussel spouts…but IF that’s all I have in the cupboard or in the microwave to eat, I’ll eat them with a smile and thank God for the food! As I have told young people and their parents, no one ‘likes’ to get up at the crack of dawn to go to work every day…but see how many of your bills would get paid if you didn’t go to work!
A suggestion…get a job at a college that you want to attend. Employees of colleges and universities often get up to 50 percent OFF tuition and books…and so do their family members. That will take care of your student aid. Another suggetion. Save UP for the chance to go to college at night. The fact that you are actively working on your education WILL change your attitude toward your job.
It doesn’t matter what your parent’s attitude is towards college. Their attitude will be a lot more irritated IF you lived at home with them with them paying ALL your expenses. You are an ADULT once you pass the age of 18. Act like one and take responsibility. MOST parents (and I am one, BTW) want their kids to get the BEST education that they can! To compete in careers and life, you have to be prepared. You also have to be able to take the knocks and bruises.
I’m in the education field. You will need a Bachelor’s and–to teach–you will need to be a student teacher in some school district. You can’t be a student teacher without a 4 year degree…PERIOD. Also, you should know…because of the recession, many school districts are eliminating Art, Music, PE, and other ‘elective’ programs in a bid to save money. They are even closing schools in some parts of the country. My advice on this point of being a teacher? Find a college with a good 4 year program and a ‘feeder’ plan that will be able to get you into a school district as a student teacher.
You also need to research how many of your Associates hours will be ‘honored’ by the college you go to. It may take you another year to 18 months plus the praticum as a student teacher AND passing the certification exam in your state to become a teacher. Minor in something that you can use as a certification backup on your teaching license. Preferably Math, Science, Language Arts (English in the past) or Social Studies. Oh yes. Down the road…to be competitive…you WILL have to get your Master’s (preferably in Education) prior to becoming tenured.
My friend…you have noble dreams. However, you have to WORK to get them into reality. NO ONE is handing out degrees. You will have to go back to school! MOST teachers START their careers at 25. Your clock is ticking.
:P