2006-10-23 04:23:05 · 7 answers · asked by carlaerickson 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Sadly, there are uni degrees now that are mercenary "trade" quals, the sort beloved by the Chinese that can be gained by rote, not understanding.
I've got two uni awards neither of which I use, but I do not regret either.
Nothing in education, no matter how alien, is ever wasted.
Even if the concepts and elements of the coursework prove an anathema for the student at some later stage of maturity, the
understanding reached while studying is invaluable.
On to the point of "knowing thy enemy".
Surely we can turn any academic adversity to advantage if we
allow use of intellect and reasoning?
Above all, a proper university is not meant to train you or to “educate” you to “do” something, but rather to encourage you to learn how to learn, to understand, think for yourself, in turn to teach yourself.
Indentured training is best left to submitting to the tuition and care of a master craftsperson, a superior.
If you merely want to be trained, disciplined, then join the Army.
2006-10-23 04:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by Solange B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess that was a learning experience regardless, wouldn't you say. You were educated in something that you became against. I would say that your education and degree in that field worked. Some people they say are against something and they really don't have any knowledge of the subject they are against. Only a fleeting opinion if you will. However you have extensive knowledge on the subject and you have become against it. This holds way more water. So my advice to you is be against it because you have the knowledge to be against it. But, you still have the degree and you still have the education so use it. There are a lot of people out there that have degrees in certain areas but, there careers are totally different. A perfect example would be if you are an American, Allen Greenspan. He is the former head of the fed. He basically was incharge of the U.S economy and keeping it going. You would think he would have a degree in Finance or Accounting or have a Phd in Economics. Nope he has a degree in History. That is it. So don't go back to school unless you have to. I hope this helps.. Take care and good luck.
2006-10-23 11:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by MightyRighty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know about 15 people with that problem. Some of them worked in their field of education, a few went back to college for another degree.
2006-10-23 11:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by empress_pam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to my sister. She was very successful and well placed in the organization (oil company) but had gone into her line of work because she thought her father expected it. She was never happy but she was not against it, as in "anti", if that's what you mean. She resigned and went back to school for (yet another) degree in the field she really did want to go into.
2006-10-23 11:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't that uncommon. I think it stems from being afraid of failing in the field they have chosen, so it's easier for them to accept if they turn against it instead. I would say to give it a chance - do what you prepared yourself to do. If, after you're tried your hand at it, you still feel that way, then you have the rest of your life to do something else, don't you? Whatever you do, just do your best...
2006-10-23 11:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by dingobluefoot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it happens all the time. People change and their tastes change.
2006-10-23 11:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by northernbornsoutherner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that happens all the time.
2006-10-23 11:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋