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Posted by Deneb on August 31, 2010, at 1:58:45
Apparently the structure of program for my degree has changed. My uni contacted me telling me my old program was abolished and that I needed to switch to the new program in order to continue my studies. I was freaked out!
I got that email with 2 days until the deadline for switching programs! (I should have checked my uni email more often).
Anyways I switched today, then I get an email from my academic advisor saying that in the new program I already meet the requirements of my degree without any additional courses!
Wow! I'm going to see her tomorrow just to confirm that I really have my degree now!
I still want to take my classes though even if I do meet requirements for my degree now.
I'm taking some organic chemistry classes.
Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2010, at 7:15:37
In reply to OMG! I meet requirements for my degree!, posted by Deneb on August 31, 2010, at 1:58:45
That would be great!
What sort of jobs will your degree prepare you for?
Posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2010, at 12:30:38
In reply to Re: OMG! I meet requirements for my degree! » Deneb, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2010, at 7:15:37
Wow you have a degree and didn't even know it. How wonderful and I second Dinah's question what type of job? Phillipa
Posted by obsidian on August 31, 2010, at 19:31:13
In reply to OMG! I meet requirements for my degree!, posted by Deneb on August 31, 2010, at 1:58:45
that's awesome deneb!!
Posted by Deneb on September 1, 2010, at 18:27:11
In reply to Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! :-D » Deneb, posted by obsidian on August 31, 2010, at 19:31:13
My degree is useless. I'm not competent. I have no specialization.
I ruined my life. I wish I was hard working enough for med school. I wish I went to med school. Most people in the sciences try to go to med school.
I wish I were smarter and competent and hard working.
Instead I'm an unemployed loser.
Funny I don't really desire to be an actual doctor, I just want to accomplish med school. That or a Ph.D in something hard core, like biochemistry or organic chemistry or something.
Maybe if I work really hard now I can do it. I do plan on living until 120 after all. I have plenty of time.
Posted by Dinah on September 1, 2010, at 18:42:15
In reply to I feel like such a failure, posted by Deneb on September 1, 2010, at 18:27:11
Useless? Have you checked with the college? I doubt they present their degrees as having no value in the job market.
Posted by Deneb on September 1, 2010, at 19:52:38
In reply to I feel like such a failure, posted by Deneb on September 1, 2010, at 18:27:11
How do I get over feeling like such a loser? I think it may be holding me back. I'm wasting energy thinking I am a loser. I need to concentrate on achieving.
I don't want to tell my parents I can get my degree now. I haven't achieved enough yet. I want to achieve more. I'll need to figure out a way to go to school and work. I think I should get another degree or something. Mine is useless.
Posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2010, at 21:51:08
In reply to Re: I feel like such a failure, posted by Deneb on September 1, 2010, at 19:52:38
Why is your degree useless? Phillipa
Posted by hyperfocus on September 2, 2010, at 21:53:31
In reply to OMG! I meet requirements for my degree!, posted by Deneb on August 31, 2010, at 1:58:45
Congratulations Deneb! I'm really happy for you. What I thought also is that you can now take courses you want without being pressured too much. You can also look at courses outside your major, like maybe biology or biochemistry or neuroscience or something like that. You don't have to get a medical degree to work in areas like neuroscience or neurobiology. We have a real lack of understanding of the deep brain structures responsible for thinking and emotion, especially as it relates to mental illness. You could look at a graduate degree in these fields, heck with your experience of depression and anxiety you would have a great deal of insight that most researchers would not. I think with your passion for science and helping others you could do a lot of good in these fields.
Sometimes we stumble onto a path that we weren't looking for and find it's the right one.
Posted by emmanuel98 on September 3, 2010, at 19:53:30
In reply to Re: OMG! I meet requirements for my degree! » Deneb, posted by hyperfocus on September 2, 2010, at 21:53:31
Deneb - I sent this yesterday, but for some reason it didn't get posted. With you science background and interest in medicine, could you become a nurse practioner or do a bachelor's or master's in nursing (they have accelerated programs for people with sufficient science backgrounds). Could you do a degree in neuro-psychology? It seems there are a lot of options besides medical school. There are also specialized medical degrees like nurse anesthesis, midwife, psychiatric nurse practioner. I wish I were your age and had your options. You will make it.
Posted by Deneb on September 5, 2010, at 21:52:57
In reply to Re: OMG! I meet requirements for my degree!, posted by emmanuel98 on September 3, 2010, at 19:53:30
I want to do another degree, this time B.Sc. Honours with specialization in chemistry and this time I will work hard!
Then I want to continue onto graduate studies in chemistry. This time I will talk to professors and interact with students.
This time I will look for relevant work during the summer. I will succeed and be successful! I can do this!
Posted by Deneb on September 6, 2010, at 15:59:46
In reply to I've decided what I'm going to do now, posted by Deneb on September 5, 2010, at 21:52:57
I've been thinking about this. What is it that makes me happy in life? I realized that I don't have too many requirements. I just want a low stress relatively good paying job.
Do I actually enjoy studying? I would say no. Then why do I want to achieve so much?
I think it all comes back to my upbringing as a child of Chinese descent. In our culture, a huge emphasis is placed on academic success. I'm not sure that it would make me happy, to be honest.
Let's face the facts: I'm not that hardworking. I enjoy my spare time. I like reading and learning about things that interest me, but I've never been able to really devote my life to the study of something.
Also, I'm not that smart. I'm above average, but I'm no genius.
I think I will talk to a career counselor about my options now and try to find a job while updating my skills.
I'm so confused, but I'm starting to be happy about finally being able to get my B.Sc.
I just feel really incompetent. I think I will study from some of my textbooks tomorrow.
Making money also makes me happy. I like saving up for trips and such.
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