Going to school?

[emilioa4]

hey all! I was hoping some of you here can provide some advise or insight about something I've been debating for a while. until recently, one of the college / universities in Edmonton here now offers all four years for the Bachelor of Commerce degree part time/online.

I think this is an excellent offering considering going to school full time is not an option for some people, myself included. now while I have a high school dip as well as some certification from NAIT, and earn a very good living (no less than six figures even when slow) I still find certain employment opportunities passing me by that I know I am well qaulified for, even over some of the applicants that actually get the jobs, based on the fact I dont have a degree.

I am even considering changing careers (money isnt everything, really) but find that my experience is very technical and geared to a certain industry. So even though I am a very diligent and proficient worker, the lack of a "degree" seems to be an impediment in my path of choice. So what I am asking here is do you think it would be worth putting in the effort for four years of part time studies to get this degree? keep in mind, i do have a mortgage, and a family to support and be with. Has anyone gone through this type of experience and found it worthwhile? any input would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

 

[emilioa4]

hey thanks for the reply! I dont deny the actual worthiness of having a degree, thus my considerations for applying to the program. but what Im looking for is if anyone has completed a degree in this manner. such as going to classes in the evening for three hours at a time three times a week, all the while holding down a full time job and family. Thats what Im trying to see what effects it has and was it worth all the effort.

 

[yukon]

Its a pretty hard thing to do but possible. I have done some school that way and for me I realized that it was going to take to long and decided to just bite the bullet and went back full time. It really depends on your situation. You have to consider that each class requires an almost equal time commitment outside of the classroom studying and doing assignments/papers. Another thing to look into is athabasca which I have done as well, its all self paced and you get 6 months for each course and the price is lower than the universites since they include books in the price. You have to be disciplined about doing it but it is nice to be able to fit it around all your commitments and not have a set schedule.

In starting a new career path you should consider if you can build on what your already doing or if you have to start at the bottom and start to work your way up again. Its alot to consider and everyones different in whats best for them. good luck.

 

[luvsdaty]

Its only worth it if its what makes you happy,like you said money isn't everything.Having said that i've seen more than my fair share of people that have done absolutely nothing with there lives upon completion of there university degree.All i can say is good luck in whatever you decide.

 

[Mr.Boggo]

I have several pieces of paper, but I don't make 6 figures. 4 years University, 2 years post to get a professional letters for what?