I am working on second master's degree in Education. But, I want to pick up a third degree (second BA/ third MA in Philosophy or English) for personal fulfillment.
And then I'd like to pursue a fourth degree (dual/joint degree PhD in Journalism/JD in Law or MA in Journalism/JD in Law). I love going to school because of the intellectual and social environment that it provides. Can too much education be a bad idea?
2006-07-01 19:38:25 · 11 answers · asked by krazymack 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
For those who think I'm not working:
I'm actually a full time teacher in an inner city high school right now. I'm going into my second year of teaching doing that. I spent one year teaching elementary and one year of full time substitute teaching. I'm 27 and earned a MBA and Computer Science degree already.
I want to continue to pursue degrees while doing a flexible business on the side: early intervention with special education students and math tutoring, and building family day care centers (following in the footsteps of my mother).
2006-07-01 19:56:37 · update #1
Wow! I admire your thirst for knowledge! I too, enjoy going to school... mostly also for personal fulfillment. I've never thought of the idea of 'too much education', if there is such a thing. So, personally I don't think being an eternal student is something that will cause you any harm. Going to school is almost the same as reading books - for education. But there is one thing that books can't offer what schools can give - interaction.
So enjoy school! And good luck!
2006-07-01 19:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by tintin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as "too much education".
However, you should think about your motives. Are you trying to avoid getting a job and starting a real adult life? Staying a student forever is fun, but at some point you have to grow up and join the workforce as a miserable lemming, like the rest of the adult world.
For all I know, maybe you already have a job and live the
unhappy adult life; I'm just saying that if this is not the case, then you should examine your motives...
2006-07-02 02:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your Academic achievements, sounds like you really have things together and we are proud of you.
I myself can only offer you my point of view from what I know but I myself have little formal education compared to you.
Depending upon what you wish to do in the future your education goals may take you far.
I do know that Albert Einstein made some statements regarding his own education getting in the way of his thought processes, which may have possibly limited his abilities, although I would say to you that with out his education I am sure that no person would have taken him seriously.
Good luck on your future endeavors what ever you decide to do.
Just a friend. :)
Additional comment for you
personally I was once a police officer, and the city I worked for sent me to college for a 10 week certificate degree, I passed with no problems, although I will tell you that in later reflection I personally believed it to be a great waste of time.
I personally learned more in my first two days on the job, then I did in the entire 10 weeks of college, although the formality of the diploma is impressive, and people take you seriously, and also it is required in most professions, I would like to say to you that formal education in and of it's self is worthless unless you balance that which you have learned with the reality of hands on training and adjust your knowledge accordingly, as often what is taught, and what actually works in reality is two separate things.
2006-07-02 03:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by Thoughtfull 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... just so long as you can get it out of your head and apply what you have learned to some real world issues. A diverse knowledge pool will give you the ability to look at an issue with several different perspectives. But remember, you can learn many of these very things through the School of Hard Knocks. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.
2006-07-02 02:46:17 · answer #4 · answered by cptdrinian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should volunteer. There are a lot of things you can learn at school but try making a difference in your community with all that time. Chances are your community or neighborhood is needing someone with your discipline to get some things done. You might find more personal fulfillment there. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck!
2006-07-02 02:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by 91Wh!skey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, If you enjoy being intellectually stimulated then I think that's a good thing. Unless its causing you to spend more money than you have or it might lead to one becoming haughty- know it all. But from the degrees your choosing to pursue I don't see that becoming a problem.
2006-07-02 02:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by twingal01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only guess you are getting grants of some kind to do all this mindless studying. GET A LIFE ! GO GET A JOB and contribute something.
Leave some grant money for the next two generations.
IF you are rich and paying for all this yourself I am sorry for the above rant.
2006-07-02 02:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by o_r_y_g_u_n 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't see any reason why too much education could be a bad thing, they say it broadens the mind don't they?
I'd love to be able to study again, but i couldn't afford to leave work, so if you're in a position to study and not work, then please just enjoy it!
2006-07-02 02:44:16 · answer #8 · answered by BlueBris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are obviously playing how could you seriously be asking such a question
after all the education you have had
i do not think it is possible to have too much education
2006-07-02 02:45:07 · answer #9 · answered by michellema71 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but education without action is use less, so spare time for action also!
2006-07-02 02:44:34 · answer #10 · answered by i.s. b 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋