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| landon101 2004-09-09, 11:18 pm |
| I am currently attending Devry University and I am in the ECT program which is an associate degree. I have read a lot of bad experiences with devry and that it doesn't prepare you for anything in the real world.
I don't really like my main class which is Digital Electronics (ECT-112). The professor doesn't really do a good job of teaching the material. I just don't think that's the type of stuff I like.
I guess I am just wondering what I should do. I really don't want to attend a four year university at this time. There is a community college closer to where I live offering similar courses to what I am taking now at Devry.
I just don't want to end up paying for a worthless degree if it doesn't mean anything. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Landon | |
| wayne62682 2004-09-09, 11:40 pm |
| ALways go with a community college over a private one. You pay a LOT less. | |
| landon101 2004-09-13, 7:59 pm |
| Any other suggestions? | |
| smrkdown 2004-09-13, 8:20 pm |
| How much you pay can sometimes be relative to quality of education and courses, standards for teachers, facilities, etc. Community colleges aren't always (or even usually) better to attend than a private university. Think of it as an investment in yourself. You usually get what you pay for. Also, if you're thinking of making it in IT, you'll need at least a Bachelor's degree. Look at monster.com, dice.com, recruiting sites, and private company sites for job adds and you'll see that 99% of the decent paying jobs require a bachelors degree or better. I'd know. I just finished my Associates degree, and I realize that I'm not very marketable at all. I am now going to a 4 year shool for my bachelors. I whish I had just gone to a 4 year program to start with since they only accepted half of my credits from the two-year school... | |
| sandy7000 2004-09-14, 9:05 am |
| Herzing college is a private college down by Madison Wisconsin that is a hybrid of the technical & university. They have outlets in several major cities as well as on line.
http://us.herzing.edu/madison/
It offers a 3 year bachelor's degree, & allows your certifications to be used for credits as well as your technical college credits. The only draw back is that it is relatively expensive. | |
| Forsaken 2004-09-14, 11:28 am |
| I have to disagree a bit.
I've walked around and auditted a few classes at DeVry and found them to be very intense and educational. My brother graduated from DeVry and is now actually the network admin at the Phoenix office.
I took a look at their class list and breakdown of scheduling, looks well planned as well. The teacher to student ratio is also lower than a community classroom so you receive more one on one there as well.
I myself have never "attended" DeVry, but from what friends and relatives say, DeVry seems to be a worthwhile place to go.
In my personal experience, NEVER EVER attend Remington college. There classes are lacking in all aspects of the classroom including lectures, education (this is a mouse, it is an input device) etc. You leave there with a worthless piece of papaer not even worthy of wiping your arse.
I took two quarters there (GPA 4.0) and got so bored I left. | |
| enforcer 2004-09-15, 9:04 am |
| Forsaken, when it that 'king squirrel going to make that putt? Geez it takes longer than the guy I play golf with every Sunday.  | |
| Forsaken 2004-09-15, 11:49 am |
| LOL
Yeah, time for him to retire.
I'll have to look for a new avatar | |
| ruscorp 2004-09-16, 9:34 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by landon101
I am currently attending Devry University and I am in the ECT program which is an associate degree. I have read a lot of bad experiences with devry and that it doesn't prepare you for anything in the real world.
Really? My brother just signed up for DeVry and will Start in November after a couple of enterance exams. | |
| enforcer 2004-09-16, 10:27 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by ruscorp
Really? My brother just signed up for DeVry and will Start in November after a couple of enterance exams.
does any of them include spelling? | |
| smrkdown 2004-09-16, 10:44 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by enforcer
does any of them include spelling?
How about grammar? 
Does = Do | |
| ruscorp 2004-09-16, 12:02 pm |
| I'm a product of NYC public schools. Back off. I can't know much. | |
| enforcer 2004-09-16, 12:17 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
How about grammar?
She's doing fine thank you.
quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
Does = Do
Does she does or does she don't? | |
| sandy7000 2004-09-16, 9:45 pm |
| My, E, you're full of piss & vinegar today.. | |
| smrkdown 2004-09-16, 10:21 pm |
| D0n't ya11 thinkz deez p0sts B m4d wik'd y0???
Sorry... | |
| ruscorp 2004-09-16, 11:18 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
D0n't ya11 thinkz deez p0sts B m4d wik'd y0???
Sorry...
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| smrkdown 2004-09-16, 11:58 pm |
| Now I feel special. | |
| ruscorp 2004-09-17, 9:36 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
Now I feel special.
Would you like a cookie? | |
| sandy7000 2004-09-20, 7:07 am |
| I used to have a crush on Robin when I was a kid. | |
| enforcer 2004-09-20, 7:19 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by ruscorp
Would you like a cookie?
I think he gets already gets one free with the website. | |
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| thecomeons 2004-09-20, 10:44 am |
| i find the term "diz" will cover all situations | |
| ruscorp 2004-09-20, 10:55 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by enforcer
I think he gets already gets one free with the website.
Did someone say Dubya? | |
| smrkdown 2004-09-20, 11:10 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by bearing
Yes what about Grammar?
In this case the college is being used in the 'Third person singular'. So I believe enforcer is correct in his use of 'Does'.
Of course I could be talking complete balderdash.
I was talking about enforcer's grammar when he said "
does any of them include spelling?" It would be "do any" rather than "does any." So yes, you are talking complete balderdash.
And yes, I'd like a chocolate chunk cookie. | |
| ruscorp 2004-09-20, 11:13 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
I was talking about enforcer's grammar when he said "
does any of them include spelling?" It would be "do any" rather than "does any." So yes, you are talking complete balderdash.
And yes, I'd like a chocolate chunk cookie.
This is a friggin' message board. As long as it's not a horrible grammar or spelling error who cares? | |
| smrkdown 2004-09-20, 11:28 am |
| I don't really care. Enforcer made fun of the original poster's spelling, and I made fun of Enforcer's grammar. It was all in fun. So go piss up his tree first. Then come talk to me. | |
| enforcer 2004-09-20, 11:42 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
I don't really care. Enforcer made fun of the original poster's spelling, and I made fun of Enforcer's grammar. It was all in fun.
You leave my Grandma alone, what's she done to you?
quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
So go piss up his tree first. Then come talk to me.
And please hurry up, coz I see the flames are rising. | |
| ruscorp 2004-09-20, 11:46 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by smrkdown
So go piss up his tree first. Then come talk to me.
Hehe, you'll learn young one.
FRAVA RULES! FRAVA RULES! |
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