College Degree's?

Question

Is 5 years of school really worth it?
I'm studying International Business...
My classes consist of...
Spring Semester 2008
Quantitative Methods I
Elementary French II
English Composition I
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Economics: Macro

My overall plan....
Bucks County Community College - Associates Degree
Drexel University - Bachelors Degree
University of Penn - Masters Degree

Hopefully, this will all be accomplish by 2014

Answer 1

Sounds like a solid plan as long as you stay on track :-)

Answer 2

I hate to tell you this, but it isn't possible. The reason for this is as follows:

Let's say that you are now in your first year of Bucks County Community College, and that you get your associates degree by Spring of 2009. Then you go on to Drexel University for two more years and finish in Spring of 2011. Then, if you want to be considered for a Master's degree in Business at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, you first have to work for a minimum of three years after getting your bachelor's degree. Then, assuming you get in (which is far from easy), the master's degree is another two years. So by that time it would be 2016, at the very least.

Answer 3

A resounding YES. I'm a teacher, so I'm probably bias. Kudos to you for having a plan. I guess the bigger question is what are you weighing going to college against? Are we talking a different degree program or entering the workforce without a college degree?

A college degree doesn't guarantee a ton of money or success (anyone with one will attest to that, I'm sure), but what it does guarantee is the OPPORTUNITY to earn more over your lifetime, to achieve a greater level of success in reaching career goals (depending on the career, of course), to enter into careers that are often more intellectually stimulating . . .

Don't look at the amount of time you have to go . . . 2014 sounds like so long away. Take it year by year, degree by degree. Each year will bring new experiences and new challenges. You may enter into study abroad programs, internships, and other opportunities that are not only educational, but exciting and fulfilling on a whole new level. In other words, it won't be all work for the next seven or so years of your life.

Another question--do you love the field of International Business? You won't love all the classes, but is the field itself something you are passionate about? This is a question you need to answer if indeed you hope to stay on your path and continue to be successful. Having passion for what you do will help you achieve overall happiness--oh, and I guess a nice big pay check helps as well!

Your class schedule looks challenging and at the same time seems like it'll be a good look into your future in terms of career. Don't forget to join groups/organizations in your chosen field--you can never network too early. BUT, make sure you have fun--enjoy yourself. Take a class or two that is outside your field of study and/or participate in sports or other activities. It breaks up the monotony of the biz classes and it makes you more well-rounded.

A lengthy post, but after teaching seniors for several years, I get excited when it comes to discussing the future!

Good luck!

Answer 4

It is definitely worth it! It looks like you have it all mapped out, just stick to your plan.

Answer 5

You did check to see if Drexel will take your AS credit, right!

Not all colleges do...