What do you think? is it better to specialize in one field of study, or is it better to branch off into different studies and sciences? I ask this because i recently came across a quote that made me really think.
"Specialization is for insects." - ?
2007-06-11 11:12:03 · 3 answers · asked by learydisciple 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Even if you specialize you will find that you will likely end up working in a different discipline.
When I went to college I wanted to be part of the semiconductor industry. I majored in electrical engineering. I studied semiconductor physics and I learned about the processes necessary to create semiconductor devices.
When I graduated, there were no jobs to be had in the industry. I ended up designing the power systems for steel mills. From microscopic devices using microamperes to huge machines using thousands of amperes. The worlds couldn't have been farther apart.
From there I ended up in the petroleum industry, where I learned geology and became fairly proficient at programming. I switched jobs in the petroleum industry and, while I am still considered a programmer, my expertise is now in magnetics and corrosion data.
So, specialize if you want, but don't get your expectations too high. The diploma is more important than what you specialize in.
2007-06-11 11:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definatly feel that you should specialize in one field. Ever heard of the saying Jack of all trades, master of none?
2007-06-11 18:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to major in something to graduate. I doubt if that quote was referring to college.
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2007-06-11 18:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by Kris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋