when you go to college and have to take things like freshmen comp,history,math etc. do you really need those to be what you want to be?I took english and history for example just so I could try and get a degree,all I wanted to do was work in a recording studio,those classes I know I wouldnt even use,just a way colleges make money,they say its so you can be a well rounded person they told me,BS,anyways,do we need those courses to be what we want?
2006-08-28 07:49:30 · 7 answers · asked by Teejay 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
this is all cool and everything,BUT the problem I have is,when youre finished college and you got your degree,did you really need to take all that?most people I know say that the majority of basic courses that took didnt apply to their careers,granted i know they make you take them, you just shouldnt have to.
2006-08-28 08:01:09 · update #1
I could understand taking courses that relate to what you want to be,for example why would an retail store manager need to take history beyond high school? while it is a fact you need some of it, you wont need all of it, I think it is one of the reasons why tuition is so high beyond greedy colleges. I was thinking high school would prepare most people in well roundness,its just me I guess but I dont think a person should be made to take these courses,UNLESS,they can be proven to have any true relationship to the persons career of choice.
2006-08-29 05:47:21 · update #2
You have to start with the basics, yes. They are the foundation to other more advanced classes later on down the road.
Example: I had to take a basic computer course in order to get my Associate's Degree in Computer-Aided Design (Computerized drafting).
Is it stupid? Yes. Is it easy? Should be. But look at it this way, it will help you boost up your GPA in the long run.
2006-08-28 07:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to start with the basics -- and even though you may think you do not use those basics -- when you write reports, calculate the costs of a project, put together a proposal, look at the length of time a project will take -- those are all skills you gained from the BASIC education requirements contained in any Undergrad Degree.
This is VERY important because in today's environment, the individual is now doing what one used to have clerks, transcriptionists and a host of others to do -- and you need these skills. Although, for example, I have a Technical Degree, I do WRITE Tech Reports, I have to accumulate the History of a project, add up costs and project costs, etc etc etc.
Even in the field of working in a recording studio -- time is money -- and you have to document when the studio is not producing revenue, what items/resources in the studio are being used, if an item breaks, you write a report, you have to know something about the power systems, and have to be able to know the history of your organization you work for -- and sometimes you are selling your studio's future services too -- which is why you need to know all these "basics".
2006-08-28 08:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look... yes, its a pain to take them and you feel it is a waste of time but when you look back on it realistically they are worth it. English, math, computers and speech are absolutely necessary in my mind so that you can conduct yourself like an educated person... whether you are a scientist or a janitor. The other classes help you hone your critical thinking skills and help you become goal oriented... and believe it or not... one day someone will bring up a history related conversation and maybe you'll be able to follow it... or maybe one-day some hot guy/chick will tell you how much they love Shakespeare and you'll be glad you took that pain-in-the-butt LIT class b/c you can hold a conversation about it.
Yeah... we need them... and yeah that "BS" answer about being well rounded is a good one.
2006-08-28 14:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by perdie15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic courses that you have to take are to ensure that you're well rounded. Sure, it would be nice if you could just take classes on recording and be done with it, but by taking other course, you have a better sense of the world and yes, even your job.Well roundedness is way better than single mindedness.
2006-08-28 08:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not do well in these subjects in high school, you must take these classes in college. You need these to continue on in order to get your degree. First, get your degree and later condsider the career in the recording (studio) business later. It is very hard to get into. My husband wz in the music business in L.A., and he wz well known. He would advise school instead.
2006-08-28 07:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by bobbie e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's part of having a college education. You don't need to go to college to be in a recording studio.
2006-08-28 07:55:38 · answer #6 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They teach you how to learn and study.
2006-08-28 07:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋