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Lark the Starless View Drop Down

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Posted: December 13 2010 at 17:46

Currently working on my Bachelor's for History

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Posted: December 13 2010 at 16:00

I just finished my BA, in the process of applying for Honours.

LinusW

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Posted: December 13 2010 at 15:45

BSc. Biology.

Currently a master's student.

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Posted: December 13 2010 at 14:40

Cycle Proficiency.

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Posted: December 13 2010 at 14:31

Student.

Padraic

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Posted: December 13 2010 at 12:03

Masters in EE

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Posted: December 10 2010 at 11:31

If all goes well I will be getting my bachelors degree in political science next May.

krishl

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Posted: December 07 2010 at 16:32

PhD in engineering

Progist

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Posted: June 11 2010 at 13:26

Batchelors for me! Mine was English Studies, which was like Literature and History combined. It didn't do me much good, but it was a right laugh at Uni LOL

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Posted: June 06 2010 at 10:54

Bachelor of Science.

I also have a teaching qualification (the lowest level).

Apsalar

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Posted: June 06 2010 at 03:02

harmonium.ro wrote:

Well this really gets strange, I am also applying for volunteer work! Shocked

We must be antipode twin destinies! LOL

The bad thing in France is that the "volunteering" concept is completely unknown, unlike in the anglo-saxon cultures. All museums and art institutions are public institutions and abide the law, which doesn't specify volunteering, only internship. And interns need to be students of some sort and to have a "educational project" (with a supervisor) that requires an internship, a contract between the institution, the school and the student ne to be signed etc etc Angry

I can't be an intern...

So I'll most likely apply at private galleries next. Now from these guys I would expect a "normal" answer to the question "hey would you like to have some work done for free?" LOL

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That's nice, many European countries are different. For example, in such countries as France (where I live) or Romania (where I come from) (but also Greece, Italy, etc.), if you want to work in the cultural domain most jobs are in the public sector, and "papers" (degrees) are mandatory, so different to other countries where they're interested in your actual competences.

ha ha.... I love coincidences like this!

'tis a shame about the situation in France. In my town nearly all tour guides in cultures institutions are volunteers. So they are a vital part of the system. They even educate these volunteers. Here is some light reading if your interested in the setup: http://nga.gov.au/Visiting/guides.html Unfortunately I don't like people so there goes that option out the window :P

Out of interest, if you are able to get work in the small private galleries, would this hold you in good stead for getting a 'degree' job in a higher institution, if that is the avenue your interested in. So, would someone with hands on experience be taken in preference over a freshman out of uni with a bit of paper? This is just of some personal interest to me, as in the future France would be a country I'd be interested to work in.

I can understand your frustration in regards to internships. I nearly had a professor signing me off for our local contemporary space, to start work on project. Thought I'd try my luck by talking my way into it without a degree. Had a long chat about my ideas for sound installations; I had him nodding his head to my tune, and they found my knowledge on the subject intriguing, and was willing to sign me up there and then. But, then ask what the degree I'd finish was. f**k!

Oh, sh*t, I'm derailing another thread with my digressions.

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Posted: June 04 2010 at 04:56

Apsalar wrote:

harmonium.ro wrote:

Apsalar wrote:

Started two degrees and finished neither. First was Visual Arts the second Art History/History. Formal education has never been my thing.

We are kindred spirits LOL

I've also nearly finished my Art History & Theory graduate cycle...

Well this really gets strange, I am also applying for volunteer work! Shocked

We must be antipode twin destinies! LOL

Apsalar wrote:

It is the same here in Australia, a bachelor degree means little more than a piece of paper, so if your interested in specialization you'll be spending a while in uni. If your looking for general government work, more often than not they don't care what the degree is in, but are more interested in the fact you were able to show a certain amount of aptitude by stick out the duration of the degree.

That's nice, many European countries are different. For example, in such countries as France (where I live) or Romania (where I come from) (but also Greece, Italy, etc.), if you want to work in the cultural domain most jobs are in the public sector, and "papers" (degrees) are mandatory, so different to other countries where they're interested in your actual competences.

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 23:44

Lord Garth, Master Of The Universe. Tongue

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 21:49

ptkc123 wrote:

I will have a High School Honors diploma in my hands as of tomorrow evening. : )

Congrats!!

...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"

Apsalar

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 21:48

harmonium.ro wrote:

Apsalar wrote:

Started two degrees and finished neither. First was Visual Arts the second Art History/History. Formal education has never been my thing.

We are kindred spirits LOL

I've also nearly finished my Art History & Theory graduate cycle...

Ha ha... Indeed! After a while I found I was more interested in creating than being critical of others works :P Now I'm looking for volunteer work in galleries and am waiting on a responses from our National Sound and Film archives about the possibility of casual work (could be waiting a little while tho').

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It is the same here in Australia, a bachelor degree means little more than a piece of paper, so if your interested in specialization you'll be spending a while in uni. If your looking for general government work, more often than not they don't care what the degree is in, but are more interested in the fact you were able to show a certain amount of aptitude by stick out the duration of the degree.

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 20:33

I will have a High School Honors diploma in my hands as of tomorrow evening. : )

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 18:53

Was able to parlay a $5000 technical skill degree into a reasonable middle class existence. As was my brother. My sister is a HS graduate only, now making close to 6 figures. Our father dropped out in 8th grade and ended up securely in the middle class.

Our family has apparently skirted the requirement for expensive educational credentialism, for which I am grateful. I know most people are not so lucky.

I sincerely wish all our young members here very good luck in navigating the confusing mess of the education system. These days especially, it must be very difficult with the competition for jobs.

...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"

YesFan72

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 16:11

Green Shield Stamp wrote:

Is the misspelling of professional in the poll choice a deliberate error, bringing a wonderful level of irony to a thread about education?

Hehe I was typing quickly. I know how to spell professional.

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 14:24

akamaisondufromage wrote:

THe School of Hard Knocks

Ditto. The only thing I got as a university graduation present was a handshake from my dear old dad with him saying " and now for the hard part " . Man, was he ever right!

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Posted: June 03 2010 at 14:08

THe School of Hard Knocks

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Poll Question: What is the highest degree you have earned?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Doctorate/Proffesional (PhD., MD, JD, DO, etc.)	2	[2.53%]
Masters	19	[24.05%]
Bachelors	21	[26.58%]
Associates	4	[5.06%]
High school	5	[6.33%]
Less than high school	3	[3.80%]
Currently a student	23	[29.11%]
Other	2	[2.53%]
This topic is closed, no new votes accepted